Air fryer recipe · Snacks
Broccoli Cheddar Tots
Golden little bites with a soft green-and-cheese center and a crackly shell.
- 26 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 6Serves
- Contains eggDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 190kcal
- 11.2 gprotein
- 13.0 gcarbs
- 10.7 gfat
- 2.5 gfibre
Per serving, about 6 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets3 cups
- Grated cheddar1 cup
- Breadcrumbs3/4 cup
- Egg1 large
- Onion powder1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Method
Steam and chop
Steam the broccoli until just tender, then cool it and chop it very finely so no large stalks remain. The finer the chop, the better the tots hold together when shaped.
Squeeze out water
Wrap the chopped broccoli in a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as you can. Excess moisture is the enemy of a tot that crisps and keeps its shape.
Mix the dough
Combine the broccoli with cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Press a small handful together; it should hold firmly without crumbling apart.
Shape the tots
Roll the mixture into small log shapes about the size of your thumb, pressing each one tight. Chill them for ten minutes so they firm up before cooking.
Mist with oil
Arrange the tots in the basket with space around each one and give them a light spray of oil. The oil helps the breadcrumb shell turn evenly golden.
Air-fry until golden
Air-fry the tots at 190C for 14 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the shells are deep golden and crisp and the centers are hot and melty.
