If you’re looking for a tasty, light, and delicious idea, the air fryer cauliflower meatballs are the perfect solution!
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these meatballs are a delightful way to enjoy cauliflower in a more inviting and flavorful version.
These meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, side dish or vegetarian main course, they are easy to prepare and require few ingredients.
Thanks to air frying, they turn out golden and flavorful without too much added fat.
You can serve them either hot or cold, accompanied by sauces, mayonnaise, mashed potatoes, but also vegetable side dishes or just plain white rice.
And speaking of meatballs you might be interested in:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz cauliflower
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2.8 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- A few sprays extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Air Fryers
- Potato Mashers
Steps
First, cut the cauliflower into pieces, wash it, and boil it in salted water for about 10 minutes until it becomes soft. Drain it, transfer it to a bowl, and let it cool.
Mash the cauliflower with a fork or with a potato masher until you get a coarse consistency. Add the eggs, flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
With moist hands, take small portions of the mixture and form meatballs. You will get about 20.
Place them in the basket of the air fryer, spray a little oil and cook at 338 F for 15/ 20 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden.
Our Air Fryer Cauliflower Meatballs are ready. Serve them hot with yogurt mayonnaise without oil or just plain white rice.
Enjoy your meal.
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Storage and Tips:
Store covered with aluminum foil or a cake cover.
Consume within 2 days.
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FAQ
I don’t have Parmesan. How can I replace it?
You can use pecorino for a stronger flavor, or Grana Padano or Emmental for a milder variation.
Can cauliflower meatballs be fried in a pan?
Of course! You can fry them in a pan with a little oil until golden or immerse them in hot oil for a crunchier version.
Can I bake them instead of using an air fryer?
Yes, bake them in a fan oven at 356 F for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
