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Homemade Tater Tots

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  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Skip the frozen aisle and make your own Homemade Tater Tots! These crispy, golden bites are easy to make with simple ingredients and pack big flavor. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer!


Ingredients

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  1. 34 medium russet potatoes, peeled

  2. 34 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  3. 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  4. 1 teaspoon onion powder

  5. ½ teaspoon black pepper

  6. ½ teaspoon salt (+ more for topping and processing potatoes)

  7. Vegetable oil, for frying

  8. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)


Instructions

  • Parboil the Potatoes:
    Place peeled potatoes in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and cover with water.
    Bring to a boil and cook for 6-7 minutes, until parboiled but still firm.
    Allow to cool completely.

  • Shred & Remove Moisture:
    Use a box grater to shred the potatoes.
    Place in a cheesecloth-lined sieve or colander over a bowl.
    Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, pressing down halfway through and at the end to remove excess moisture.
    Transfer shredded potatoes to a clean mixing bowl, discarding the water.

  • Form the Tots:
    Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the potatoes.
    Mix well using your hands or a wooden spoon.
    Shape the mixture into small tubes (4–6 inches long), then cut into 1 ½-inch tater tot shapes.

  • Fry to Crispy Perfection:
    Heat 2 inches of oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven to 370-375°F.
    Fry in batches of 7-8 for about 5 minutes, moving them frequently to prevent sticking.
    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.

 

  • Serve & Enjoy:
    Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).
    Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces!


Notes

  • Be sure to remove as much moisture as possible from the shredded potatoes to achieve crispy tater tots.

 

  • You can customize your tater tots by adding seasonings or even cheese to the mixture before frying.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-8 tater tots)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg