Air Fryer Mashed Cauliflower Balls Recipe
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1g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
Style:American
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
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1.5g
Protein
0.6g
Fat
0.9g
Fiber
17.5cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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3 cup Cauliflower, florets, raw
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1 oz Cream Cheese
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1 Tbsp Chives, fresh, chopped
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0 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
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0 1/8 tsp Salt
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0 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, ground
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2 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 each Egg (1 large fresh, whole, raw egg = 50g)
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1 oz PORK RINDS, PORK UTZ Quality Foods, LLC
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5 g PAM Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 OZ Conagra Brands Inc
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot over high heat, bring about 6 cups water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain until cool enough to handle, then use a clean kitchen towel and squeeze as much water out for the cauliflower as possible.
- In a food processor, chop the cauliflower until almost pureed. Add the cream cheese in chunks, ½ of the chives, garlic powder and salt and pepper and process until smooth and well combined. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Place in a covered bowl in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Place crushed pork rinds in another bowl. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the cooled mashed cauliflower and roll with hands into a ball. Evenly coat in egg, then roll in the pork rinds to coat and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until all the mashed cauliflower has been used to create coated 9 balls. Spray the balls with olive oil cooking spray, and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the outsides are browned and crispy and the cheese is melted. Serve warm. One ball is one serving.
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