Air Fryer Roasted Whole Cauliflower

Step 1

If you are making the pesto, blend the ingredients of the pesto and set aside

Step 2

Cut the bottom of the cauliflower. Remove any leaves and stems.

Step 3

Place the cauliflower in a bowl, top down.

Step 4

Start by adding the pesto at the bottom of the cauliflower and let it flow into the inside of the cauliflower

Step 5

Turn it over and drizzle the remaining pesto on it

Step 6

Get a plastic wrap piece (about 16"x12")

Step 7

Tuck small butter pieces at the bottom of the cauliflower

Step 8

Wrap the cauliflower and place it in a bowl

Step 9

Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours

Step 10

After marinating, remove from the refrigerator and set aside

Step 11

Lightly butter a baking dish

Step 12

Unwrap the cauliflower and place it in the baking dish.

Step 13

Top it with about 1 cup of the basil pesto.

Step 14

Use a basting brush to make sure the whole cauliflower gets drenched in the pesto

Step 15

Place baking dish in the basket of the air fryer

Step 16

Replace basket in air fryer and set it to 320°F (160°C) for 50 minutes

Step 17

At about the 25 minute mark, remove the basket and baste it with the remaining 1/2 cup of bell pepper pesto

Step 18

Put the cauliflower back in the air fryer and complete the cooking process

Step 19

Once it's completed cooking, immediately turn up your air fryer tempreture to 350°F (176°C)

Step 20

Cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes or until the outside has just turned crispy

Step 21

Remove from the air fryer and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step 22

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately