Why do they call it a cauliflower steak?

They named them cauliflower steaks because they look very similar to a traditional steak. Meat lovers may not agree..but they are similar in thickness and the shape is kind of steak-like. Cauliflower steaks are perfect if you are following a keto or low carb diet or a vegan or vegetarian meal plan. They are delicious as a side dish or a main meal even if you are not on a diet!

What does cauliflower taste like?

Cauliflower has a really mild and neutral flavor, which is why it is the perfect base for so many recipes. Use it to make vegan cauliflower steaks,mashed cauliflower, cauliflower pizza or even cauliflower Alfredo.

Is cauliflower good for losing weight?

Cauliflower has several properties that may aid with weight loss. First, it is low in calories with only 25 calories per cup, so you can eat a lot of it without gaining weight. It can also be used as a low-calorie swap for high-calorie foods, such as rice and flour and pasta.

Easy Air Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Buffalo Sauce

Name: Easy Air Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Buffalo Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: One large head of cauliflower; 1/4 cup of Frank's Buffalo Hot Wings Sauce; 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese

Description

Low carb air fried cauliflower steaks are brushed with Frank's hot sauce and cooked till lightly charred in under 15 minutes. A sprinkle of blue cheese at the end gives it a lovely crisp and a rich cheesy flavor.

Cutting a head of cauliflower into thick cut steaks turns this simple antioxidant rich vegetable into an impressive vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

Units Scale

One large head of cauliflower
1/4 cup of Frank's Buffalo Hot Wings Sauce
1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese

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Instructions

Prep: Turn cauliflower stem side up on a cutting board. Trim away the leaves, leaving the stem intact. Cut cauliflower into 1/2 inch thick steaks. You should get about 5 or 6 nice slices from a large head of cauliflower.
Baste - Lay your cauliflower steaks on a sheet of parchment paper and brush generously with your hot sauce of choice.
Air Fry - Preheat your air fryer basket to 390 degrees F. I used the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer which has an auto preheat but you can use any air fryer. Once the air fryer is ready open the lid and place a piece of aluminum foil in the basket. Give it a spritz of olive oil and lay your steak on top of the foil and bake for 12 minutes.
Topping - After the 12 minutes is up open the lid of your air fryer and sprinkle your cauliflower steak with the crumbled blue cheese and bake an additional 3 minutes.
Serve - Once cheese is melted remove gently from air fryer basket with a large spatula and serve.

Notes

Air Fryer Tips:

Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket you need room for the heat to circulate.
Grease your air fryer basket with a spritz of olive oil.
Flip foods halfway through the cooking time to insure even cooking.
Open the air fryer as often as you like to check for doneness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak
Calories: 72
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 242.3 mg
Fat: 2.5 g
Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Cholesterol: 5.1 mg