Air Fryer Cheesy Cauliflower Tots Recipe

Air Fryer Cheesy Cauliflower Tots Recipe

Ingredients

YIELD s 16 tots (4 per serving).:

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Method

1. On the stovetop, fill a large pot with 2 cups water and place a steamer in the pan
2. Bring water to a boil
3. Cut the cauliflower into florets and place on steamer basket
4. Cover pot with lid
5. Allow cauliflower to steam 7 minutes until fork tender
6. Remove from steamer basket and place into cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel and let cool
7. Squeeze over sink to remove as much excess moisture as possible
8. The mixture will be too soft to form into tots if not all the moisture is removed
9. Mash with a fork to a smooth consistency
10. Put the cauliflower into a large mixing bowl and add mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, parsley, and onion powder
11. Stir until fully combined
12. The mixture should be wet but easy to mold
13. Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into tot shape
14. Repeat with remaining mixture
15. Place into the air fryer basket
16. Adjust the temperature to 320°F and set the timer for 12 minutes
17. Turn tots halfway through the cooking time
18. Cauliflower tots should be golden when fully cooked
19. Serve warm

PER SERVING: CALORIES: 181 PROTEIN: 13’5 g FIBER: 3’0 g NET CARBOHYDRATES: 6’6 g FAT: 9’5 g SODIUM: 417 mg CARBOHYDRATES: 9’6 g SUGAR: 3’2 g

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