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Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi / Cauliflower Tikka Bites

Published September 1, 2017 Updated February 10, 2022 By Meeta Arora 21 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi / Cauliflower Tikka Bites

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi or Cauliflower Tikka Bites is a great snack or appetizer. Especially for game day or the upcoming Labor day if you are entertaining guests.

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi or Cauliflower Tikka Bites is a great snack or appetizer.  Especially for game day or if you are entertaining guests

This is an excellent North Indian dish which is healthy, and so quick with the air fryer.  Just 18 mins in the air fryer to get the perfect crunch.

When the meat eaters enjoy Tandoori Chicken, the vegetarians and vegans can enjoy this crispy Tandoori Gobi.   It is typically enjoyed with green chutney.  Use soy yogurt to make this recipe vegan.

I made this once when some friends had come over and it was a super hit.  One of my friend was so excited with the taste and convenience of the air fryer, that he ordered it the very next day.

How to make?

I looked at many existing recipes when preparing for this one.  However I found that most recipes boil the cauliflower before air frying.  But that is too much work.  I like 1-step processes.  so I tried to directly air fry it.  The results were great.  Less work and same taste.

This is the easiest thing to make.  Cut the cauliflower into small florets.  Get the gram flour, yogurt and spices marinade ready.  Mix the cauliflower florets in the marinade and air fry them for 18 minutes.

Steps to make Tandoori Gobi in the air fryer
  • I used gram flour.  Also called as chickpea flour or besan.  If you don't have access to it, try with all-purpose flour or rice flour.  I tried and they were great and crispier.  It is just a tad bit healthier with gram flour.
  • If you don't have all the spices mentioned, vary with the spices you have at hand.  Also, adjust spice level to your taste.
  • Another great thing about this Tandoori Gobi is that you can prep the marinade with the cauliflower florets and refrigerate the day before.  Perfect for entertaining!

The below pictures show how it looked at 10 minutes and at 18 minutes.

Air fryer Tandoori Gobi

Crispy Cauliflower Tikka Bites from you air fryer are ready to be devoured.  Sprinkle the juice of a lemon and enjoy with this fresh mint cilantro chutney.

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi or Cauliflower Tikka Bites is a great snack or appetizer.  Especially for game day or if you are entertaining guests

If you like this recipe, check out the Tandoori Chicken, Taro Fries and Paneer Puff Pastry recipe.

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Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi Cauliflower Tikka

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi / Cauliflower Tikka Bites

Meeta Arora
Tandoori Gobi in the air fryer is a great snack or appetizer.  A North Indian favorite, nutritious with no oil and easy to prepare. 
4.69 from 29 votes
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Servings: 3
Calories: 98
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: North Indian
Diet: Low Carb, Nut-free, Vegetarian
Method: Air Fryer
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 18 mins
Total Time: 23 mins

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 head Cauliflower (Gobi)
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt or thick yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Gram flour (Besan)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne or Red Chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder) (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain) (optional)
  • Oil for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Cut cauliflower into equal size florets.  Wash under running water and pat dry. 
  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except cauliflower to get a smooth paste like consistency.  
  • Add the cauliflower florets and mix well so they get coated with the marinade. 
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the air fryer basket. Brush with oil and bake at 360°F (or 180℃) for 18 mins. Shake in between at 10 minutes.  You might have to use a fork. (Note: Check after 16 minutes and adjust cooking time as needed)
  • When done, remove to a serving bowl and sprinkle juice of a lemon.  
  • Tandoori Gobi is ready.  Enjoy with chutney. 

Notes

  • This is medium spicy.  To reduce the spice level, exclude cayenne and/or reduce quantity of garam masala.
  • If you don't have gram flour, you can substitute with all-purpose flour.
  • Skip the oil if you want to make this oil free. Tandoori Gobi will still taste great. 
 

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 9.6gProtein: 4.2gFat: 5.3gSaturated Fat: 3.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 5.1gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 57.8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword air fryer, baked cauliflower, gobi tikka
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  1. Maneesha says

    January 20, 2022 at 11:25 am

    Amazing recipe, Meeta! I am loving the air fryer recipes you have! The air fryer aloo gobi recipe blew my mind! I have a newfound appreciation for the air fryer in Indian cooking!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      February 04, 2022 at 9:45 am

      Hi Maneesha - Glad to hear you enjoyed the aloo gobi, and the other air fryer recipes!

      Reply
  2. Supriya says

    January 12, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Tried this today and it was delicious! Clean plates in no time 😀

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:19 am

      Hi Supriya - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing it 🙂

      Reply
  3. WannaGoVegan says

    December 11, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    Has anyone tried a substitute for Yogurt with something that’s Vegan friendly?

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      December 17, 2020 at 11:01 am

      Hi - If it is available, you can try using vegan yogurt. Or you can try this recipe - https://pipingpotcurry.com/air-fryer-cauliflower/. In the cilantro sauce, you can skip the yogurt and add some soaked cashews.

      Reply
  4. Soosh says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    Hello Meeta, tried this recipe today with broccoli and it was Delicious!
    I did not add ajwain, jeera and had no chaat masala. I added Amchur and kala namak instead.
    I had to put it on for almost 30 mins at 360 then 370.
    I have one question- when i followed the temp settings per the recipe, it was done but not crisp. Some pieces were soft but cooked.
    What should the final texture be like ?

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      August 13, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Soosh - I wonder there is a difference with the air fryer used. I would say the veggies should be crisp on outside, but tender inside. Please do adjust the cooking time as needed to get the texture you prefer. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  5. Satish says

    July 24, 2020 at 8:09 am

    Hi Meeta
    What is the make of airfrier

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      August 03, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Hi Satish - I have the Philips original air fryer. Here is the aff link if you want to check it out on Amazon - https://amzn.to/31ddBK7

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Delicious! I didn't have a few ingredients (chaat masala, fenugreek, carom, and ginger garlic paste). I had a tandoori masala spice blend that I used instead of the chaat masala and I substituted some jarred chopped garlic plus some jarred minced ginger for the ginger garlic paste. Despite the missing ingredients and substitutions, it was really tasty. The squeeze of lemon at the end was a great touch. I also really enjoyed it with a little Ranch dressing dip. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      April 22, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Lisa - Thanks for sharing the changes you made. So glad to hear you enjoyed the cauliflower with ranch dip.

      Reply
  7. Namrata says

    October 06, 2019 at 7:28 am

    I still have to try this but recipe seems great.
    Please let me know how would it taste if I would eat it after 5-6 hours as I want to pack and take it to office.

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      October 10, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Namrata - I think it will still be great. I hope you have an option to heat your lunch at work 🙂

      Reply
  8. Vineeta says

    May 25, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    Hello mam
    Nice recipe
    I tried this , everything was fine other than the pieces were sticking to the utensil
    Any trick
    With oil it’s healthy ness will be lost

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      May 30, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Hi Vineeta - Glad you liked the cauliflower. You can try to just brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil, so you are not adding too much oil, but making sure it does not stick to the pan.

      Reply
    • Mala says

      October 10, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Use parchment paper in your basket, nothing will stick

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        October 11, 2019 at 6:51 pm

        Hey Mama - yes, using parchment paper is a great option too. I have also been using the Philips air fryer grill pan which is great for such recipes.

  9. SS says

    March 01, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Two questions:

    1. How do you convert this recipe for use in a conventional or toaster oven

    2. Do you have a recipe or help modify this to use broccoli instead of cauliflower please ?

    Thx much

    SS

    Reply
  10. Craige says

    February 16, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    This was SO GOOD!! I didn't have chaat, fenugreek or carom, but with everything else, it was so delicious. I think my cauliflower was on the small side so I added some potato pieces too to use up the rest of the marinade. I cooked it all in 2 batches and gobbled it all up with a variation on your mint cilantro chutney. (I didn't have any mint, so it was really just a cilantro chutney and is delish!)

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      February 18, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Hey Craige - So glad to hear you enjoyed the Cauliflower Tikka Bites. Thanks so much for the shoutout on instagram too!

      Reply

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