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street style Mexican cauliflower with cilantro and chili lime seasoning
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4.50 from 6 votes

Street Style Cauliflower (Air Fryer)

This easy air fryer street style cauliflower is inspired by Mexican street corn with chili, lime, cream and cojita. Low carb + delicious!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Equipment

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ cup mayo
  • ½ cup Mexican cream or sour cream
  • ½ tsp lime juice

Toppings

  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ tsp ground chili powder
  • 1 lime sliced
  • ½ cup cojita cheese or queso fresco

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets. In a large bowl toss the cauliflower florets with oil and seasoning.
  • Place in the air fryer basket.  Set to 375°
  • Air fry for 15 minutes. Stir once or twice during the frying time.
  • Mix the mayonnaise,  cream and lime juice together.
  • Remove cauliflower from the air fryer and place on the serving plate
  • Drizzle with the cream sauce, sprinkle with chili powder.
  • Squeeze a lime over the cauliflower and top with queso fresco or cotija cheese and cilantro.

Notes

How to make this recipe perfectly every time
  • Stir the cauliflower half way
  • be sure to toss in oil and seasoning before frying
Storage
  • Will keep refrigerated in an airtight container or sealed with cling wrap for up to 7 days.
  • Will also freeze well for up to 3 months.  To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight.  
Reheating
  • Reheat on the stove top or in a microwave safe dish.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 839mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg