Air Fryer Cauliflower Tots

5 from 12 votes

These cauliflower veggie tots have a slight crisp on the outside and are soft and fluffy-textured on the inside. They can be made in the air fryer or the oven, are freezer-friendly, and are great for a quick lunch or dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: tots

Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

12 oz package of riced cauliflower fresh or frozen
1 egg
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup mozzarella cheese
¼ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt optional
oil spray ex: avocado oil spray

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Instructions

Add the riced cauliflower to a bowl. If you are using frozen cauliflower, steam it in the microwave according to the package instructions, remove any excess liquid and add it to the bowl. Let it cool before adding in the other ingredients so that it doesn't scramble and cook the egg in the mixture.
Add the egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, mozzarella, onion powder, and salt to the bowl with the cauliflower.
Mix all of the ingredients until combined. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes so that the ingredients can come together.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape them into a tot shape. Place the tots in the air fryer basket with room between them so that they are not touching.
Spray the tots with a light layer of oil to help them obtain a golden brown color.
Air fry the tots at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown, shaking the pan halfway through.

Notes

If you are making your own riced cauliflower, cut off florets from a head of cauliflower and chop them into smaller pieces. Pulse the small pieces to form a smoother texture and measure out 1.5 cups of mixture. I love using this nutribullet blender to quickly pulse small amounts!

If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the cauliflower rice in the blender until the mixture is smooth.

I scooped out tablespoon-sized portions to make my tots. If you would like smaller tots, scoop out ½ tablespoon-sized portions.

You may replace the parmesan cheese with more mozzarella cheese for a lower sodium option.

You may also cook these tots in the oven! Bake them at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until golden, flipping them halfway through.

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