How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus Tots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is not typically the first vegetable that comes to mind when thinking of delicious tots, but this Air Fryer Asparagus Tots recipe will make you think otherwise. The air fryer gives these tots a crispy exterior while keeping the asparagus inside tender and flavorful. Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable or just want to switch up your usual tots routine, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and diced
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 serving cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 10 tots

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil asparagus for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine asparagus, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Knead mixture with your hands until it is the consistency of dough. Form 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a tot. Place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Freeze tots for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place tots in the basket and spray the tops with cooking spray. Fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 352mg