30-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Cheddar Broccoli Tots Kids Crave
These Air Fryer Crispy Cheddar Broccoli Tots are a fun and healthy snack for kids. Packed with broccoli and cheddar, they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 20 tots 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small tots.
- Place the tots in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for the best texture.
- For extra crispiness, spray the tots lightly with oil before air frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 tots
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg