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Air Fryer Cauliflower Tots

Published: May 26, 2020 · Updated: Jun 5, 2020 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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Air fryer cauliflower tots are a delicious keto and low carb side dish or snack. A healthier version of tater tots made with a few ingredients, cooked to crispy perfection and only 1g net carb each tot.

Cheddar cheese is used to help make the soft texture of the inside of the air fryer tots and the flavour goes well with the cauliflower.   I found that the cauliflower rice and cheese were moist enough not to need an egg to help bind them.  The low carb flour that I used to bring the mixture together to shape the cauliflower tots was oat fiber.   You could use coconut flour or almond flour instead.

keto cauliflower to cooked in an air fryer

What is oat fiber?

Oat fiber is simply the fibre made from griding oats and is not oat flour nor oat bran. It is a great insoluble fiber.  The fibre content nets out the total carb content making it a great low carb flour to bake with.  If you are counting total carbs, rather than net, you might want to keep an eye on your macros when baking with oat fiber.

The colour of oat fiber ranges from golden to white with different brands. I prefer the white brand by Lifesource as it makes a great replacement for flour and has less of an aftertaste. I purchase mine online as it’s not currently available on the island.

Is oat fiber keto?

The joy of oat fiber is that it is a great keto choice because of it’s high fiber content. Use it for baking in place of coconut or almond flour. I like using it with Fathead dough in low carb bagels.

cauliflower tots cooked in an air fryer

How to make cauliflower tots

  • The cauliflower needs to be riced and cooked first. Fresh cauliflower is preferable, but you could use the frozen, cook in a bag riced cauliflower too.
  • As with most cauliflower rice recipes, squeeze the excess water from the cauliflower rice. A soggy mixture will not hold the shape for a vegetable tot.
  • Add the grated cheese and seasonings. The seasonings are optional, and you could tweek this to your own flavour. Perhaps dried herbs or a touch of cayenne for extra spice.
  • The oat flour should be added once all the other ingredients are mixed. It is used to help bind the mixture as you would use flour. If your mixture is too watery, add more oat fiber.
  • When forming the tot shapes, squeeze them tight so that any excess moisture is removed.
  • The air fryer draw needs to be lightly sprayed so that the cauliflower tots do not stick. I give the tots a light spraying too to keep them crispy.

How long to cook cauliflower tots in an air fryer   

Timers may vary between air fryer brands but I find that if I preheat my air fryer I can cook these cauliflower tots for 10 minutes at a heat of 200C/400F degrees. My tots were fairly chunky in size so if you are making smaller and more delicate tots you will need to reduce the cooking size. Check the tots after 6 minutes to see if they are crispy enough for you.

low carb cauliflower tots

Tips & Suggestions

Shape the cauliflower mixture into balls instead of tot shape. These work great for another keto snack recipe.

Roll the tots in a hard dry cheese mixture such as Parmesan for a cheesy crispy coating.

Replace the Cheddar cheese with any other cheese such as Edam or Gouda.

These cauliflower tots can be baked if you don't have an air fryer. Bake for 25 minutes at 200C/400F degrees.

Can be frozen and air fryed direct from the freezer. Add a few more minutes onto the cooking time.

Other low carb cauliflower snacks

Cauliflower Cheese & Onion Croquettes

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Cauliflower Hummus

cauliflower tots

Air Fryer Cauliflower Tots

Angela Coleby
Easy air fried cauliflower tots make an easy keto snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Servings 20 tots
Calories 21 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup oat fiber

Instructions
 

Make & cook the cauliflower rice

  • Cut the cauliflower into stalks and place in a food processor. Pulse until you have cauliflower rice.
  • Place the cauliflower in a bowl with 3 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl with clingfilm and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the microwave and allow to stand for 2 minutes. When removing the clingfilm be careful not to scold yourself with the steam.
  • Squeeze any excess water from the cauliflower using either a nutbag or a large strong, paper towel.

Assemble the Tots

  • Place the cooked cauliflower rice into a medium bowl and add the seasoning and grated Cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  • Add the oat fiber to bind the mixture. If the cauliflower mixture is too moist then add more oat fiber.
  • Using clean, damp heads, shape the cauliflower mixture into tots (small barrel shapes). A ball shape works too.

Cooking the Tots

  • Lightly spray the air fryer tray with oil.
  • Place the cauliflower tots in a single layer on the tray and give a quick light spray with oil.
  • Cook at 200C/400F for 10 minutes until golden and crispy.

Notes

Makes about 20 medium sized tot at 1g net carb each.
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1totCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 1.4gFat: 1.1gFiber: 5.6g
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