Select Zone 1 and the Roast function, then preheat at 180°C.
Cut the top off each garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
Drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves and season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
Wrap each garlic bulb individually in aluminium foil to seal.
Place the wrapped garlic bulbs in the preheated basket and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are soft and caramelized.
Once roasted, remove the garlic bulbs from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a mixing bowl.
Mash the roasted garlic cloves using a fork until they form a smooth paste.
Add mayonnaise to the bowl with the roasted garlic paste.
Mix the roasted garlic paste and mayonnaise together until well incorporated.
Season the garlic dip with additional salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the garlic dip for added flavour and presentation.
Transfer the garlic dip to a serving bowl.
Divide the cauliflower into small florets.
Place the florets in boiling water and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Drizzle olive oil over the cooked cauliflower and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, mix together corn flour, flour, smoked paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms.
Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow excess batter to drip off.
After coating in the batter, dip the cauliflower into the panko flour, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs. Ensure the cauliflower is evenly coated.
Place the coated cauliflower florets on a tray, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow air circulation.
Select Grandzone and the Air Fry function, adjust temperature to 190°C and time to 10 minutes, and press Start/Pause to preheat.
Spray oil over the coated cauliflower florets to help them crisp.
Place the cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Air fry the cauliflower at 190°C for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through cooking for even crispness.
Once the cauliflower is cooked to your desired crispness, remove them from the air fryer.
