Keto Cauliflower Tots

It takes less than an hour to make what is surely one of everyone’s favorite finger foods: tater tots! You may as well call these Keto Cauliflower Tots tater tots because you truly would not know the difference. Not the pickiest 5-year old could pick out the flavor of cauliflower in this low carb recipe. Of course, you don’t have to be a kid to like this snack. Serve to a group or enjoy as a side dish to a cheeseburger or bowl of Keto chili. The perfect blend of seasonings and Keto-friendly binders can make this a favorite way to show off your new air fryer at home too!

Jessica L.

Baking In An Oven Versus Air Frying

If you haven’t caught onto the trend, air frying your food can be a life-saver for keto recipes. Air frying cuts down on unnecessary oils and shortens your cooking time. However, you’re not lost out at sea if you only have your standard kitchen oven at home. To make these cauliflower tots, you can still bake them at 350 degrees, but you will need to bake them closer to 20 minutes. Make sure to bake until you see them turn golden brown on the outside. They may not be exactly as crispy as tots that come out of an air fryer, but you will still have the classic outside crunch and tender inside of this nostalgic snack.

What Are Keto Binders?

If you made burgers, meatballs, meatloaves, etc before going on the keto diet, you may have learned by now that you had to say goodbye to a crucial element in those recipes: the bread crumb binder. Never fear, the keto wizards have this problem easily solved for you. There are a lot of ingredients that act as binders when plain egg won’t do. Mayonnaise is a good binder when you need extra moisture and fat in your meal. For dry binders, shredded parmesan, pork rinds, and almond flour are your best bets. Shredded parmesan is good for fried foods or ones baked at high temperatures. Pork rinds are zero-carb and add extra salt and flavor to your food. Almond flour has carbs that need to be accounted for, but it’s perfect for replacing that tenderness missed with breadcrumbs.