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vegan cauliflower steaks

Vegan Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower steaks are vegan and gluten-free. It's an easy cauliflower dish to add to any meals. Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 steaks/ slices

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Chopping board
  • 1 Mixing bowl small

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head cleaned
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

For garnish

  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

Cut cauliflower into slices

  • Wash and clean the cauliflower head.
  • Cut off the stem and leaves except for the core.
  • Now slice it through (from top of head to the bottom core) into pieces of 3 - 4 inches.
  • Small florets from the sides may fall off the steak. Add them to the sheet pan while roasting.

Season the cauliflower slices

  • Brush the cauliflower with little oil.
  • Now sprinkle the seasonings including salt and pepper uniformly across the slice.
  • Then flip and repeat the same on the other side.
  • Let it sit for 10 - 15 minutes. However it's optional and can immediately cook.

Bake in the oven

  • Preheat the oven at 425 F. Grease a sheet pan or baking tray.
  • Place the seasoned cauliflower slices on the tray.
  • Cook for 15 minutes and then remove the tray and flip the slices.
  • If required sprinkle some more seasonings and a little oil spray.
  • Cook again for 15 minutes.

Air Fry the Cauliflower steaks

  • Preheat the air fryer at 375 F.
  • Place the seasoned cauliflower steaks inside the basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through.
  • Spray a little more oil and sprinkle some more seasoning while flipping. However it's optional though.
  • Remove once cooked perfectly with desired doneness.

Serve Hot

  • Drizzle your favorite dipping sauce over the vegan cauliflower steaks.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Depending on the size of the cauliflower head, you may place up to 2 - 3 steaks in one batch though. However, for large quantity, make in batches. Remeber not to over crowd the pan/ tray for even cooking.
Keyword Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Steaks, Vegan Cauliflower Steaks
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