• Finely grate the zucchini and transfer it to a colander lined with paper towels. Lightly sprinkle the zucchini with salt. Cover it with more paper towels and weigh it down with something heavy. I used a large can of tomatoes. What you're trying to do is squeeze as liquid from the zucchini as possible. Let it sit like this for 20 minutes.
  
• After 20 minutes pick up the zucchini and squeeze the water out. You'll see a lot of water come out.
  
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and put the zucchini in a medium sized bowl. Push it to one side and in the other side add the egg, almond flour, garlic powder and minced dried onion. Whisk it together.
  
• Fold the zucchini into the almond flour mixture. Evenly sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.  Fold in the cheese.
  
• I use a pizza pan with holes to make these. Line one of these pans (or a regular sheet pan if you don't have one) with parchment paper. Spray it with cooking spray.
  
• Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the zucchini mixture onto the tray. Use your fingers to shape it in a tot shape (See photos in post). Spray the tops with cooking spray.
  
• Bake on the first side for 15 minutes. Flip the tots over and bake another 10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the tray prior to serving. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.  I recommend marinara or avocado ranch for dipping.
  

Air Fryer Instructions

• For the Air Fryer, you can cook these in your air fryer basket (spray it with cooking spray first) at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Flip them and then cook another 2-4 minutes. Air Fryers vary so much so watch these and be sure to always cook them in a single layer.