Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos

Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos

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For an irresistibly crispy "fried" cauliflower, the air fryer is the way to go. This recipe is akin to a vegan twist on our beloved fish tacos. To achieve the perfect coating, start by creating a milk and flour slurry that will help the panko bread crumbs adhere to the cauliflower florets. While it may require a bit of effort, you can streamline the process by breading the next batch of cauliflower while one is cooking in the air fryer. This way, you'll have a continuous flow of deliciously crispy cauliflower to enjoy in no time!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

FOR THE SLAW

  • 1 c. thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 
  • Pinch kosher salt

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER

  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • 1 1/2 c. almond milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
  • Cooking spray

FOR SERVING

  • 1/2 c. vegan mayonnaise 
  • 2 tbsp. sriracha
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • Corn tortillas
  • Sliced avocado
  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine slaw ingredients. Let sit while prepping tacos, stirring every so often. 
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and spices and season well with salt and pepper. Add almond milk and stir to combine. Mixture should be thick, but still easy to dip cauliflower into. Add a little more milk if needed. Place panko into small bowl. 
  • Dip florets into milk mixture, wiping any excess off, then toss in panko.
  • Working in batches, place coated cauliflower into basket of air fryer and spray with cooking spray. Cook at 400° for 15 minutes, stopping about halfway through to toss and spray with more cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and maple syrup. 
  • Assemble tacos: On a tortilla top with cooked cauliflower, avocado, pickled slaw, cilantro, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo. Serve with lime wedges.
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