These Cauliflower Tater Tots are super easy to make. With their crispiness on the outside and cheesiness on the inside, they are sure to be a big hit among all family members.
Cauliflower Tater Tots are a great option to add to a lunchbox. They also pair well with a side of fruit such as cinnamon apples.
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Ingredients
- cauliflower florets
- parmesan cheese
- cheddar cheese
- egg
- panko breadcrumbs
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- olive oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Steam cauliflower in a steamer or steam basket until soft.
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined.
Form into tot shapes.
Add 1-2 tablespoon olive oil to air fryer basket. Cook in air fryer for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Hint: When putting the cauliflower tots in the air fryer, try to place them in an even layer and not on top of one another. This will help them crisp up and not stick together.
Substitutions
- Gluten free – to make this recipe gluten free, swap in gluten free breadcrumbs for the regular breadcrumbs
Variations
- Different veggies – this recipe also works well with sweet potato
Equipment
Steamer or steam basket
Air fryer
Storage
You can store these cauliflower tater tots in an air tight container in the fridge for about 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months and then re-heat in the air fryer or oven when ready to eat.
Top tip
To help save time, you could use cauliflower rice that is already packaged and ready to go.
Toddler tip
Get your toddler involved by helping form the dough into tots! Just make sure to wash hands thoroughly before and after as there is raw egg in the dough.
FAQ
The egg plays an important role in this recipe as it helps bind the ingredients together. You could try a flax-egg but I have not tested this!
Yes, you bet. You can bake them on a baking pan at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Recipe
Cauliflower Tater Tots (in air fryer!)
Equipment
- 1 Steamer or steam basket
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (steamed)
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Steam cauliflower in a steamer or steam basket until soft.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Form the dough into tot shapes (about 1 heaping tbsp).
- Add olive oil to air fryer. Add tots in a single layer to air fryer basket.
- Cook in air fryer at 400℉ for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
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