Delicious & healthy air-fried cauliflower fritter stir fry…
This is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer. Instead of deep-frying, I’ve air-fried the cauliflower fritters & then stir-fried with sauces. Will be ready in less than 30 minutes, tastes delicious & is a perfect vegetarian appetizer, or can be served with rice or noodles.
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30 Minute Air Fried Cauliflower Fritter Stir Fry | Easy Vegetarian Recipe
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 5 people
Ingredients
- Cauliflower- 1 medium-sized, separated into florets
For making the batter
- All purpose flour- 1 cup
- Garlic powder- 1 tsp
- Paprika- 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper- ¼ to ½ tsp
- Salt- 1 tsp
- Water- 1 cup
For stir frying
- Sesame oil- 2 tbsp
- Ginger- garlic, chopped- 1 tbsp
- Green onions, chopped- 2 tbsp
- Onion, diced- 1
- Green pepper, diced- 1
- Cauliflower fritters
- Hoisin sauce- 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium- 2 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce- 1 tbsp
- Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
- Sesame seeds, roasted- 1 tbsp
Instructions
- I've taken medium-sized cauliflower.
- Dip the whole cauliflower in warm water for 10 minutes, this way any tiny bugs will be released into the water.
- Drain the water, rinse the cauliflower well.
- Separate the florets. Pat dry them.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for making the batter.
- Using a fork, combine well. Make into a slightly thick batter.
- I've used Instant Pot duo crisp + air fryer. Any kind of air fryer can be used.
- Place the stainless steel pot in the main pot, keep the air fryer basket into the stainless steel pot. Place the broil tray in the air fryer basket.
- Line the broil tray with parchment paper, don't skip this step.
- Dip the cauliflower florets in the batter, shake off any excess batter & place it on the parchment paper.
- Don't crowd the florets, leave some space between the florets.
- Close the Instant Pot with the air fryer lid.
- Select Air fry, temperature 400 F, time 20 minutes. Click Start.
- After 20 minutes of air frying, open the lid.
- Wear a mitten, gently take the parchment paper out of the tray.
- Let cool down for 5 minutes.
- The fritters will be stuck to each other, gently separate the cauliflower fritters.
- Place a wide pan over medium heat.
- Add sesame oil, let turn hot.
- Add ginger-garlic, saute for a few seconds.
- Add green onion, saute for a minute.
- Add onion, saute till translucent.
- Add green pepper, stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower fritters, stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add hoisin, soy & dark soy sauces, combine well.
- Stir fry over high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add cilantro & sesame seeds, combine well.
- Transfer to a platter & enjoy as an appetizer or with rice or noodles.
