Cauliflower Gratin in the Air Fryer
A delicious and creamy cauliflower gratin, perfectly cooked in an air fryer. This recipe combines the soft texture of boiled cauliflower with a wonderful cheese sauce and a crispy topping, all without needing a traditional oven.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Silikone form
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pot
- 1 Turner
Ingredients
- 1 pcs head of cauliflower
- 4 dl grated cheddar cheese
- 1 dl parmesan cheese
- 2 ½ dl cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp Salt and pepper
- 1 dl panko breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. (Preset it, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
- Boil 1 pcs head of cauliflower as florets in lightly salted water in a pot for about 5 minutes, until tender.Drain and let them cool.
- In a bowl, melt 2 tbsp butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add 2 tbsp plain flour and stir well until it forms a paste.
- Gradually add 2 ½ dl cream while stirring to make a smooth sauce. Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Add 4 dl grated cheddar cheese and 1 dl parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy. Season to taste with 1 tsp Salt and pepper.
- Add the boiled cauliflower florets to the cheese sauce and mix gently so they are well coated in the sauce.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the air fryer basket (or a large silicone mould) and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 dl panko breadcrumbs over the cauliflower mixture in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the cauliflower gratin in the air fryer at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes, until the topping is crispy and golden brown.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Serve immediately, garnish with 1 bunch Fresh parsley if you like, and enjoy!
Notes
10 or 12 minutes in the air fryer can vary depending on the model.
Nutrition
Calories: 724kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 63gSaturated fat: 38gPolyunsaturated fat: 2gMonounsaturated fat: 15gTrans fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 1172mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2150IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B2: 1mgVitamin B3: 0.2mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 0.1mgVitamin B12: 1µgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin D: 2µgVitamin E: 1mgVitamin K: 9µgCalcium: 1045mgIron: 0.5mgMagnesium: 44mgPhosphorus: 670mgSelenium: 36µgZinc: 5mgNet carbohydrates: 5g
