Cauliflower tater tots recipe: 59 photos
Cauliflower Tots
FAQ
Are cauliflower tots healthy? Yes! Unlike regular tater tots, cauliflower tots are lower in carbs and are gluten and grain free. They, of course, pack in sneaky veggies from the cauliflower, and even have a boost of protein from cheese!
Flour: All-purpose flour helps hold the tots together and is essential for crispiness. Seasonings: The tater tots are seasoned with salt, seasoned pepper, and onion powder. Oil: Peanut oil is perfect for frying homemade tater tots.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cauliflower, minced.
- 1 egg.
- ⅔ cup bread crumbs.
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded.
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded.
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced.
- ¼ teaspoon salt.
Tater tots generally have enough oil in them, but you can spray a light coat of cooking oil to enhance the crispiness. Should I shake or flip the tater tots during cooking? Yes, shaking the basket or flipping the tater tots halfway through the cooking time helps them cook evenly and become crispy on all sides.
Warning: There's absolutely nothing healthy or nutritionally redeeming about “tater tots.” They're straight up junk food, loaded with fat and salt. But they're also crispy, salty and simply irresistible — no matter what your age. Ore-Ida's Tater Tots were invented in Oregon in 1953 as a way to use up potato scraps.