Cauliflower and chickpeas with a dressing
A flavour-packed air fryer dish featuring crispy cauliflower, crunchy chickpeas, and a tangy homemade dressing - ready in minutes for a fresh, vibrant meal.
Updated : 07 July, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
For the cauliflower and chickpeas
400 grams
Chickpeas
1 tablespoon
Garlic powder
1 tablespoon
Ground paprika
splash
Vegetable oil
0.5
Cauliflower
pinch
Salt
pinch
Ground black pepper
2 tablespoon
Mint
For the dressing
2 tablespoon
Tahini
4 tablespoon
Water
0.5
Lemon
1
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Honey
0.5 teaspoon
Sumac
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Prepare the chickpeas with a light coating of oil and half of spices - garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and place them in the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes. Once done, set aside.
Step 2
Next, put some oil in the cauliflower florets and season with the remaining garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Air-fry for 8 minutes until lightly crisp and golden.
Step 3
While the vegetables cook, prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients except the salt in a sealed container or bottle. Shake well until fully emulsified, then season with salt to taste. If the dressing thickens too much, a splash of water can be added to loosen it.
Step 4
To serve, arrange the cooked cauliflower and chickpeas on a platter. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and finish with a garnish of fresh mint. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.