Description
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Carrot Tots made with finely grated carrots, shredded cheese, and breadcrumbs, seasoned with garlic and onion powder. These healthy, bite-sized snacks are easy to prepare and perfect as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrot Tots
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ⅓ cup finely shredded Mexican style cheese
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other
- Olive oil for brushing air fryer rack
Instructions
- Prepare the Air Fryer: Brush the air fryer rack with olive oil to prevent sticking. Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically around 375°F.
- Prepare Carrots: Finely grate one cup of carrots, then squeeze out the excess juice to avoid sogginess. Place the grated, drained carrots into a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the shredded Mexican style cheese, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, dried minced onion, seasoned salt, and black pepper to the bowl with carrots. Stir gently until just combined. The mixture will be dry but that’s the desired consistency.
- Form Tots: Using a 1.5 tablespoon scoop, scoop out the carrot mixture and roll each portion into a ball. Place the formed tots evenly spaced on the oiled air fryer rack.
- Air Fry Tots: Cook the carrot tots in the air fryer at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, or until the outside is crispy and golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated carrots to ensure the tots get crispy.
- If you don’t have Mexican style cheese, use a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.
- Panko breadcrumbs help achieve a crispier texture; regular breadcrumbs can be used but may result in softer tots.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like ranch, spicy mayo, or ketchup for extra flavor.
- These tots are best enjoyed fresh out of the air fryer for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tots (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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