Description
Crispy, cheesy, and low-carb friendly, these baked zucchini tater tots are the perfect healthy appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups grated zucchini (approx. 2 medium zucchini)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel, squeezing firmly to remove as much water as possible.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dried zucchini, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture sticks together.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape them into small cylinders or tots.
- Place the tots on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-28 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Ensure you squeeze the zucchini very dry for the crispest results. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cooling Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 28 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tots
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Zucchini Tater Tots, healthy appetizer, low carb snack, veggie bites, baked zucchini