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Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters
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Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters (Cauliflower Tots)

These cheesy cauliflower fritters are made with mashed cauliflower (or leftover) and shaped into tiny tots. You can also bake them in the oven or air fryer. Serve with your favorite dips and enjoy the delicious cheesy bites.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cauliflower Tater Tots, Leftover mashed cauliflower
Servings: 20 tots
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Ipsa Faujdar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cup mashed cauliflower leftover or fresh 1 large cauliflower head
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt or as taste
  • 2 garlic clove minced or ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 chili flakes finely chopped
  • 1 tsp onion powder 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • 1 cup oil

Instructions

Mash the cauliflower

  • Wash and clean the cauliflower head and cut into florets.
  • Simmer the florets in boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes or till it's cooked soft and tender.
  • Once done, remove from hot water and let it cool down to room temperature.
  • Wipe with a clean paper napkin or air dry for some time at least.
  • Add them to a food processor jar and pulse it till the florets are mashed.
  • Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a large mixing bowl.
  • To the bowl add flour, seasonings, herbs, grated cheese, and breadcrumbs.
  • Mix well and make a dough like mixture.
  • Refregerate the mixture for 20 - 30 minutes allowing them to set a little.
  • Divide them into equal balls of small lemons.
  • Grease palms with 1 tsp oil & shape the balls as per your wish.
  • Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the tots or fritters till it's golden brown and crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket and make them in batches with 8 - 10 tots at a time.
  • Remove and place on absorbent paper to remove excess oil from it.
  • Serve with any of your favorite dips.

Baked in oven

  • Grease the baking tray and preheat the oven at 400° F.
  • Place the tots on the tray and bake for 25 - 30 minutes flipping them halfway through.
  • Remove when reach the desired crispiness/ doneness of the tots.

Bake in the air fryer

  • Preheat the air fryer at 400° F.
  • Place the tater tots in the air fryer basket.
  • Spray a little oil on top of the tots.
  • Air fry for 12 minutes or till reach the desired doneness of the fritters.
  • Flip the tots carefully through halfway at 6 minutes.
  • Remove when done and serve them hot with any dips.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal