Boiled Cauliflower Tots Recipe
The Boiled Cauliflower Tots Recipe is a fantastic, healthy way to enjoy your favorite crispy snack at home. Learning how to make Boiled Cauliflower Tots is incredibly simple and much better for you than traditional deep-fried options.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil the Cauliflower
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your cauliflower florets. Cook for about eight minutes until they are soft and tender, then drain the water very thoroughly today.
Mash the Mixture
- Place your cooked cauliflower in a large bowl and mash it well with a potato masher. Remove any extra liquid with a clean kitchen towel to ensure your tots hold their shape perfectly tonight.
Add Ingredients
- Stir in your shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Mix everything together until you have a thick, consistent, and beautiful dough ready for shaping right now.
Shape the Tots
- Take a small amount of the cauliflower mixture and shape it into small, uniform cylinders with your hands. Place each tot onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them today.
Bake to Perfection
- Bake your tots at 200°C for twenty-five minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through the baking time to get that beautiful, even color on every single side tonight.
Notes
- Squeeze the moisture out of the mashed cauliflower very well so your tots do not turn soggy.
- Use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs if you want a gluten-free and lower-carb version of these tots.
- Add some chopped fresh chives or parsley to the dough for a bright, vibrant, and delicious herbal flavor.
- Sprinkle a little extra parmesan cheese on top during the last five minutes for a savory, crispy crust — if you love that kind of thin, crunchy, salty parmesan finish, you will also want to try these wafer-thin, oven-baked parmesan crisps that make a perfect crunchy snack on their own.
- If you have an air fryer, you can cook these at 190°C for fifteen minutes for extra, amazing crunch.
- Serve them with a spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce for an exciting and modern flavor twist tonight.