This Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Florets in the Air Fryer just takes 22 minutes and is so delicious. Plus, this dish is vegan-friendly and gluten-free - perfect for those who are vegan or on restricted diets! Give it a try tonight…you won't regret it!
If you don't have an air fryer, do not worry I've also included the oven instructions below.
Are you looking for a new way to make your favorite foods healthier? The air fryer is the perfect kitchen appliance that makes it easy to cook healthy meals. You can now enjoy crispy, crunchy food without all the added fat and calories of deep frying. It’s also great for reheating leftovers or making quick snacks!
I know how hard it is to find time in your day to cook, so I made this recipe simple and straightforward with minimal ingredients. All you have to do is drizzle the cauliflower with harissa sauce, toss them into the air fryer basket and bake until they are golden brown. That’s it! Serve these spicy bites as a side dish or pack them up for lunch on the go! They are sure to be a hit wherever you go.
Harissa is an amazing spice blend that will give your cauliflower the flavor it deserves. You can make this recipe in the oven too if you don’t have an air fryer!
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Ingredients
- Cauliflower
- Harissa paste
- Maple syrup
- Olive oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Cut the cauliflowers in florets
In a large bowl add the harissa sauce, olive oil, and maple syrup. Mix well to combine everything.
Add the cauliflower florets in the bowl and with the help of a spoon or with your hands stir the cauliflower florets to distribute the sauce equally over all the florets.
Place the florets in the baskets of the Air Fryer in one layer so you will cook them in two batches.
Cook at 390 F˚ for 12 minutes flipping every 4 minutes.
Storage
The Harissa cauliflower florets can be kept up to 4 days in the fridge
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
FAQ'S
It has a very peppery, smoky flavor and can range in levels of heat, depending on which peppers and chiles make up the sauce. It also has a strong garlicky flavor that's brightened up with a kick of citrus.
The consistency is very different, but otherwise, Sriracha is a terrific harissa substitute, but don't add as many Sriracha, it's a lot more spicy.
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Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Florets in the Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cauliflower in florets
- 3 tbsp Harissa mild sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup flat parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflowers in florets
- In a large bowl add the harissa sauce, olive oil, and maple syrup. Mix well to combine everything.
- Add the cauliflower florets in the bowl and with the help of a spoon or with your hands stir the cauliflower florets to distribute the sauce equally over all the florets.
- Place the florets in the baskets of the Air Fryer in one layer so you will need to cook them in two batches.
- Cook at 390 F˚ for 12 minutes flipping every 4 minutes.
- Serve hot garnish with parsley
Notes
- Cut the cauliflowers in florets
- In a large bowl add the harissa sauce, olive oil, and maple syrup. Mix well to combine everything.
- Add the cauliflower florets in the bowl and with the help of a spoon or with your hands stir the cauliflower florets to distribute the sauce equally over all the florets.
- Place the florets in the baskets on a cooking sheet in one layer
- Cook at 400 F˚ for 12 minutes flipping halfway (after 6 minutes)
- Serve hot garnish with parsley
- The cauliflower florets can be kept for up to 3 days in the fridge, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 390 ˚F For 3 minutes.
- If you like spicy food you can also use Harissa hot sauce, instead of the mild one.
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