Air Fryer Broccoli Tater Tots (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Air Fryer Tater Tots or Broccoli Tots are a kid friendly vegetarian snack, entrée or appetizer recipe. Made without any breadcrumbs, these tater tots are a healthier take on the classic recipe without deep frying. Bonus - Tastier way to eat Broccoli!
Servings 16 pieces
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 750 gms Broccoli
- 2 Potatoes read instructions below
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder
- ½ cup Cilantro and Mint Leaves finely chopped
- Olive Oil approx 1 to 2 tsp oil or use a cooking spray
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepping Broccoli
- Wash and cut the broccoli into florets. Steam them for 10 minutes or until they are tender.
- Once steamed, allow it to cool then finely chop and add to a bowl.
Potatoes Prep
- Boil, Peel and grate the 2 large potatoes. Note - You can use 1 & 1/2 cups of grated potatoes
- Add the grated potatoes along with broccoli
Making Tater Tots
- To the bowl, add salt, black pepper powder and chopped cilantro + mint leaves. Mix well.
- Shape them (16 equal cylindrical shape tots) and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes before air frying.
Air Frying Broccoli Tater Tots
- Preheat the Air Fryer at 200 Degree Celsius for 5 minutes.
- Brush or spray oil after pre-heating. Place the tater tots in the air fryer basket or mesh. Do not crowd the basket.
- Air Fry them at 180 Degree Celsius for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Ensure you open the basket and spray / brush some oil over the tater tots after 10 minutes of air frying.
Notes
- These are Gluten Free, Vegan, nut-free and soy-free
- Traditionally tater tots are made with breadcrumbs and/or flour. However, in this recipe, I have included neither breadcrumbs, flour nor any eggs. For crispy, crunchy exterior, make a slurry of cornflour (cornstarch) and water, dip the tots in them and then roll them in breadcrumbs before air frying. You can double coat with flour and breadcrumbs for crispier texture.
- I have NOT included Cheese in this recipe as its dairy-free, vegan. If you love cheese, add some grated cheddar cheese along with the potatoes and broccoli or stuff the tots with a cube of mozzarella cheese.
- Roasted and coarsely ground nuts like almonds or cashews can be added. If you are not allergic to peanuts, you can add them too.
- Tater tots with cauliflower - You can replace broccoli with cauliflower. The process of cooking remains the same. If you want to mask the smell of steamed cauliflower, try adding few spices like curry powder or garam masala powder.
- Other vegetables like steamed corn and peas, carrots etc can be added too.
- If not air frying these immediately, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days or in the freezer until you are ready to Air Fry
- Leftovers - Air Fry them 160 Degree Celsius for 5 minutes. Do spray some oil before air frying. If frozen, thaw them completely before air frying.