Description
These 8 Minute Airfryer Cauliflower and Cheese Tots are a perfect first food for baby-led weaning, combining nutritious cauliflower with mild cheddar cheese for a delicious, healthy snack. The tots are air-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while remaining soft inside, making them suitable for little ones and easy for parents to prepare.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Tots
- 1 head cauliflower, steamed and finely chopped (with liquid squeezed out)
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 cup oat flour (blended oats)
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (or goat cheese)
- 1 egg
- Black pepper, to season
- Drizzle olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, add the steamed and finely chopped cauliflower, garlic granules, oat flour, mild cheddar cheese, egg, and black pepper. Use a spoon to stir thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and holds together well.
- Shape Tots: Take a tablespoonful of the mixture and use your hands to shape the mixture into small rounds or traditional tot shapes. Place the shaped tots onto a plate ready for cooking.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Lightly drizzle a very small amount of olive oil over the shaped tots to help them crisp up during cooking.
- Air Fry: Place the tots in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 200ºC (approximately 400ºF) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the tots from the air fryer and serve warm with a baby-friendly dip and a side of fresh strawberries for a nutritious snack or meal.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the steamed cauliflower to avoid soggy tots.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the cheese with a suitable non-dairy cheese alternative.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on the size of the tots and your air fryer model.
- This recipe is suitable for babies starting solids with baby-led weaning but always supervise your child while eating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer for best results.
