Description
Low-Carb Zucchini Tater Tots are crispy baked zucchini bites made with cheddar cheese, seasonings, and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a kitchen towel.
- Transfer zucchini to a bowl and mix with egg, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into small oval tater tots using about 1 tablespoon per tot.
- Place tots on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
- Remove when golden brown and serve warm with ketchup or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Squeeze as much moisture from the zucchini as possible.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer for best texture.
- Freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 171
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 56