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Homemade Tater Tots on a cooling rack.
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Homemade Tater Tots

Skip the frozen aisle and make Homemade Tater Tots. It's easy! No fancy equipment needed, just potatoes, cornstarch and seasonings of your choice.
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes, Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword potatoes, tater tots
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 650kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and place them in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and boil just until par-boiled. 6.- 7 minutes.
  • Remove potatoes and place on a paper-towel lined surface. Pat them dry and allow them to cool to the touch. 
  • Once potatoes are cool, grate the potatoes. Use the larger side of the grater. 
  • Combine the potatoes with cornstarch, paprika, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well until combined. 
  • Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, form into "tot" shape. 
  • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large heavy bottomed pot to 400 degrees. Fry the tater tots in batches, if needed, until golden brown, 2 - 3 minutes. If cooking in batches, set your oven to warm (or it's lowest setting) place tater tots on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack on top to keep warm.

Notes

Nutrition facts are for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 54.8g | Saturated Fat: 10.8g | Sodium: 305mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 2.8g