Children’s Crispy Air-Fryer Cauliflower
By OcadoLife
Published on 18 July 2025
“Hot, crispy deliciousness – this healthy Children’s Crispy Air-Fryer Cauliflower, which is low in saturated fat, is a recipe to convert cauliflower sceptics,” says cook and food writer Bee Wilson, author of First Bite: How We Learn To Eat.
Time and servings
40 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
30 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed, plus ½ grated garlic clove for the dip
- 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 100g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cauliflower, cut into florets (to give approx. 400g)
- 1 tsp olive oil, plus 1½ tbsp
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, plus ½ lemon, juiced, for the dip
- 200g Greek yoghurt
- 75g grated cucumber (water squeezed out)
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the 2 crushed garlic cloves, flat-leaf parsley and a pinch of pepper. Put the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.Step 2
One at a time, dip the cauliflower florets in the batter; allow the excess to drip off. Roll in the breadcrumbs, turning to coat, and set aside.Step 3
Preheat an air fryer to 180°C for 2 mins. Brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with 1 tsp olive oil; cook the cauliflower in 3 batches for 10-12 mins each, drizzling each batch with ½ tbsp oil and turning halfway, until crisp and golden.Step 4
Mix the Greek yoghurt with the grated cucumber, garlic and lemon juice to make a dip. When the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, serve with the lemon wedges and yoghurt dip.