Description
These Cauliflower Tater Tots offer a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional potato tots. Made with steamed cauliflower, a blend of spices, and coated in crunchy breadcrumbs or almond flour, they are baked or air fried to golden crispiness, making a perfect low-carb side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Mixture
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (340g)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup flour (40g) (spelt, white, oat, gluten free all purpose, sorghum, or almond flour)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Coating
- 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs (30g) or almond flour
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet or air fryer: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease your air fryer tray to prevent sticking.
- Steam the cauliflower: Steam the cauliflower florets until they become fall-apart soft, then drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
- Preheat heat source: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) or heat your air fryer to the closest temperature available to this.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine baking powder, garlic powder, salt, flour, and optional dried oregano thoroughly.
- Remove excess moisture: Place cooled cauliflower in a clean dish towel or cheesecloth over a sink or bowl, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent sogginess.
- Mash cauliflower and combine: Mash the cauliflower with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in the dry spice mixture, adding a little water slowly if the mixture feels too dry.
- Shape the tots: Using your hands, press the mixture into traditional tater tot shapes. Roll each tot in fine breadcrumbs or almond flour for a crispy coating.
- Cook the tots: Arrange the formed tots on the prepared baking sheet or air fryer basket. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or air fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the cauliflower tots hot as a tasty side dish or appetizer. Add your favorite toppings if desired.
- Store leftovers: Allow tots to cool before refrigerating any leftovers in a covered container. They will keep for up to five days.
Notes
- You can use a variety of flours including spelt, oat, gluten free all-purpose, sorghum, or almond flour depending on dietary preferences.
- For a crispier texture, rolling the tots in fine breadcrumbs is recommended, but almond flour works well for gluten-free option.
- Adjust seasoning and herbs to taste; oregano is optional but adds a nice flavor.
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from steamed cauliflower to achieve the best texture.
- If the mixture feels too dry to shape, add water gradually until you reach a pliable consistency.
- Leftover tots reheat well in the oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
