Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots (keto + low carb)
Try these easy Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots for a low carb, veggie packed side dish! These crispy tots are keto-friendly and have just 6 net carbs for 9 tots!
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Equipment
- Ninja Air Fryer that Cooks, Crisps and Dehydrates, with 4 Quart Capacity, and a High Gloss Finish
- Mixing Bowls with Lids, KAQINU Stainless Steel Metal Nesting Mixing Bowls Set (13 pcs)for Space Saving Storage, Easy Grip & Stability Design Versatile for Cooking, Baking, Prepping
Ingredients
- 2 12 ounce bags frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 egg*
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup pork rind panko regular panko if not keto
- 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Steam the bags of cauliflower according to the package directions. Allow the package to cool enough that it is safe to handle. Pour the steamed cauliflower out onto a clean dish towel and ring as much water out as possible. Dry cauliflower will make crispy tots.
- Place the dry, steamed cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until it is in small pieces (see photo in post). If you find your cauliflower has a lot of moisture, place it back in the towel and ring out as much water as possible.
- In a mixing bowl combine the dry cauliflower, egg, cheese, pork rind panko, green onions, bacon and seasoned salt.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture and form it into a tot. Place on a silicone lined baking sheet. This recipe makes 36 tots for me.
- Lightly spray the top of the tots with cooking oil to help them crisp. Bake 20-25 minutes until they have begun to lightly brown and crisp.
Notes
Air fryer instructions provided in post.
Riced cauliflower verses cauliflower florets also provided in post.
Net carbs 6.1 g per serving
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal