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Cauliflower tater tots in wooden toddler bowl with orange fork.

Cauliflower Tater Tots (in air fryer!)

These little tater tots are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. They are great as a snack, side dish, or part of a main meal!
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high fiber
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Ali Ellis, MSc., RD

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

Try adding a dipping sauce like barbecue, plum or ketchup!