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Cauliflower Tater Tots (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)

These cauliflower tater tots are an easy family friendly side-dish or snack that you can easily whip up in the air fryer. It also only takes 7 ingredients and 20 minutes to prepare!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 tots
Calories 22kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower chopped into florets
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup flour gluten free if preferred
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Steam cauliflower florets in a steamer or in a covered skillet with a tablespoon of water. Steam until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cauliflower florets to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Strain the excess liquid with a cheese cloth or a clean cloth. Allow cauliflower to cool in a bowl (about 5 minutes).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add whisked egg, cheese, and flour to the cauliflower. Mix until combined.
  • Add salt, pepper, and onion powder and mix well.
  • Heat air fryer to 400 F.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cauliflower mixture and using your hands form into a tot shape.
  • Place tots in the air fryer for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve with ketchup or condiment of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg