{"id":4902,"date":"2026-05-13T23:53:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T23:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=4902"},"modified":"2026-05-13T23:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T23:53:30","slug":"the-ultimate-crispy-keto-cauliflower-tots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/the-ultimate-crispy-keto-cauliflower-tots\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Crispy Keto Cauliflower Tots"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Ultimate Crispy Keto Cauliflower Tots<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup almond flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil spray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Cauliflower<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for about 5\u20136 minutes until tender. Drain well and let cool slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Place the cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is the secret to crispy tots!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Make the Mixture<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.<\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chopped cauliflower<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Egg<\/li>\n<li>Almond flour<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Onion powder<\/li>\n<li>Paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mix until fully combined.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Shape the Tots<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<p>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>Scoop small portions of the mixture and shape into tot-sized cylinders using your hands.<\/p>\n<p>Place them on the baking sheet with a little space between each one.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Bake Until Crispy<\/h3>\n<p>Lightly spray the tops with olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>Bake for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each tot and bake another 10\u201315 minutes until golden brown and crispy.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve hot with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sugar-free ketchup<\/li>\n<li>Ranch dressing<\/li>\n<li>Spicy mayo<\/li>\n<li>Garlic aioli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Perfect as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A keto snack<\/li>\n<li>Party appetizer<\/li>\n<li>Side dish for burgers or grilled chicken<\/li>\n<li>Meal-prep friendly low-carb bites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for Extra Crispy Tots<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove as much water as possible from the cauliflower.<\/li>\n<li>Use freshly shredded cheese for better texture.<\/li>\n<li>Chill the mixture for 15 minutes before shaping if it feels soft.<\/li>\n<li>Air fry at 375\u00b0F for 12\u201315 minutes for even crispier results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories: 145<\/li>\n<li>Net Carbs: 4g<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 8g<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 10g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Golden, cheesy, crispy, and completely keto-friendly \u2014 these cauliflower tots disappear fast!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ultimate Crispy Keto Cauliflower Tots Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4902","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4902"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4904,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4902\/revisions\/4904"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}