Air Fryer BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

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This Keto air fryer cauliflower is smothered in BBQ seasonings before being baked until tender and golden. This is a simple Keto side dish, low in carbs but high in flavor! The perfect accompaniment to midweek meals.

Keto Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Ingredients

Our easy Keto air fryer cauliflower is diced into bite sized florets and par boiled until fork tender. The cauliflower is then coated in a low carb BBQ sauce, prepared with passata (tomato sauce) tamari sauce, smoky paprika, maple flavored syrup, earthy cumin, garlic powder, sweet cinnamon and a hint of mustard powder. The cauliflower is then air fried until crisp and golden.

Keto Air Fryer Cauliflower Tips

To make the best Keto air fryer cauliflower, it is best to par boil the cauliflower first. This means that once air fried, the cauliflower is tender in the middle but perfectly crisp on the outside. We have used a little low carb maple syrup to sweeten our BBQ sauce, however you can swap this for a teaspoon of erythritol if preferred.

Ingredients

3 cup cauliflower florets by flavorite
2 tablespoon tomato sauce
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoon maple flavored syrup by lakanto
1 teaspoon gourmet collection smoked paprika by mccormick
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
½ tablespoon tamari sauce
½ teaspoon garlic, powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
¼ teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

Add the cauliflower florets to a small pan of boiling water. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until fork tender. Drain away the water and set aside to steam dry.
Whilst the cauliflower dries you can prepare the BBQ sauce. Add the passata (tomato sauce), tamari sauce, syrup, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, mustard and olive oil to a small bowl. Stir together well to combine.
Add the par cooked cauliflower to a large bowl. Spoon over the BBQ sauce. Stir everything together well to combine, so that the cauliflower is evenly coated in the marinade.
Arrange the cauliflower in the base of the air fryer basket. Ensure the cauliflower florets are in an even layer to ensure they all cook through. Set the basket in the air fryer.
Set the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 10 minutes. After this time, turn the cauliflower pieces over. Set the timer to cook for a further 8 minutes. The cauliflower should be tender in the center and crisp and golden at the edges.