These cheesy nuggets of joy might be better than the real thing. We've included an oven-baked version as well as an air-fryer version below—both are great, but we're in love with how golden the air fryer version gets!
Want more potato-less tots? Try these Zucchini Tots next!
| YIELDS | PREP TIME | COOK TIME | TOTAL TIME |
| 6 SERVINGS | 0 HOURS 10 MINS | 0 HOURS 0 MINS | 0 HOURS 30 MINS |
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking spray
- 4 c. cauliflower florets, steamed (about 1/2 large cauliflower)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 c. shredded cheddar
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. ketchup
- 2 tbsp. Sriracha
DIRECTIONS
FOR AIR FRYER
- In a food processor, pulse steamed cauliflower until riced. Place riced cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to drain water.
- Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl with egg, cheddar, Parmesan, Panko, and chives and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll it into a tater-tot shape with your hands. Working in batches, arrange in basket of air fryer in a single layer and cook at 375° for 10, until tots are golden.
- Meanwhile, make spicy ketchup: Combine ketchup and Sriracha in a small serving bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve warm cauliflower tots with spicy ketchup.
FOR OVEN
- Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a food processor, pulse steamed cauliflower until riced. Place riced cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to drain water.
- Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl with egg, cheddar, Parmesan, Panko, and chives and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll it into a tater-tot shape with your hands. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until tots are golden.
- Meanwhile, make spicy ketchup: Combine ketchup and Sriracha in a small serving bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve warm cauliflower tots with spicy ketchup.
