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Air-Fryer Cauliflower Manchurian

Cauliflower florets air-fried and tossed in a spicy Manchurian sauce.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 Cauliflower florets (half a cauliflower)
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 2 green chilies chopped
  • ½ red onion quartered
  • ½ green bell pepper cut into squares
  • 5 stalks Cilantro chopped
  • 5 Scallions or green onions chopped(optional)
  • Salt to taste (if required)

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup Soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or Chili sauce
  • 1 tsp White vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp sugar

For the air-fried cauliflower

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Microwave the cauliflower florets for 2 minutes with a little water and a pinch of turmeric powder. Once done, drain and set them aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. (Mix 1 cup milk and 1 tbsp. vinegar to make buttermilk)
  • Dip the cauliflower florets in the buttermilk, then put them into the flour mixture and toss them around till they are coated. Remove them onto a plate. Do the same until all the florets are coated.
  • Drizzle oil on the cauliflower florets.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Put the cauliflower florets in a single layer, and air fry till crispy. It should take about 8 minutes. After that, turn up your air fryer to 400°F and air fry for 2 minutes more.
  • Repeat with a second batch till all the florets are air fried. Keep them aside.

To make the Manchurian

  • Chop all the ingredients and keep them ready.
  • Mix all the ingredients to make the sauce and keep it ready in a bowl.
  • Heat up a pan on medium-high heat, add oil, when the oil is hot, add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and white scallions parts (if using). Fry them for a minute.
  • Add the sauce mixture and fry. Add the red onion and green bell peppers. Stir fry for a minute.
  • Next, add the air-fried cauliflower florets and toss to coat with the sauce. If needed add salt to taste.
  • Fry for a minute more and switch off the flame. Garnish with chopped cilantro and the green parts of the scallions.
  • Enjoy your delicious healthier version of Cauliflower Manchurian!