Air Fryer Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Recipe by Denise RodenCourse: SidesCuisine: American
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

247

kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets (cut off stems)

  • 1 T avocado Oil

  • 1 t sea salt (I use Redmonds)

  • 1/2 black pepper

  • 4 oz Mixed Cheddar Cheese (I used 4 State Cheddar from Sargento's)

  • 1/2 c heavy cream

  • 2 T Unsalted Butter

  • Sprinkle with Paprika

Directions

  • In a ramekin, mix avocado oil, salt and pepper.
  • Put cauliflower florets in a Ziploc bag and pour mixture over, seal and toss.
  • Spread cauliflower evenly in air fryer basket and set to 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Toss halfway through. Edges should turn brown.
  • Remove cauliflower basket and set to the side to cool.
  • Add butter, heavy cream and cheese to air fryer bowl and sear/saute' for 2 minutes - until everything has melted. Add cauliflower back to bowl and sear/saute' for an extra minute.
  • Remove from basket, sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Notes

  • Yields 4 - 3/4 cup servings - 247 calories, 21.3g fat, 9.5g protein, 6.5g carbohydrate, 2.8g dietary fiber, 721mg sodium, 2.6g sugars