These crispy cauliflower tater tots are addicting and fun to eat as a snack or a dinner side dish.
Author:Carol Lovett
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:6 minutes
Total Time:26 minutes
Yield:20 tater tots 1x
Category:Snack
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
2cups riced cauliflower, (about two large florets)
Dash of salt
1/4cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, shredded parmesan, I used Oaxaca cheese)
1/2 large egg stirred
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1–2 tablespoons coconut oil or frying oil
Instructions
In a large skillet heat up coconut oil or preferred fat over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and saute for 5 minutes, or until the texture is soft. While it is cooking, season with salt.
Allow the cauliflower rice to cool a little bit. Place the cauliflower rice in a cheesecloth or towel and gently squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
In a bowl, mix together the cauliflower rice, egg, cheese and paprika.
Try your best to form the shape of a tater tot; a small rectangle about 1-inch long and ½-inch wide. It’s ok if it doesn’t perfectly hold together. It will firm up once it is cooked.
In a large skillet, heat up coconut oil or preferred fat over medium-low heat, place the tater tots evenly in the skillet. Brown on each side for 2-3 minutes.
Consume the tater tots immediately or store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.