Description
Indulge in the crispy, golden goodness of homemade tater tots with this easy and delightful recipe. Perfectly seasoned shredded potatoes are transformed into bite-sized cylinders that are both crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This versatile dish is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and can be served alongside your favorite meals or enjoyed as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying
- Fresh minced parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the peeled potatoes in a large pot of water for 8-10 minutes until partially cooked.
- Drain and allow them to cool before shredding with a food processor or box grater.
- In a bowl, combine shredded potatoes with flour, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and paprika; mix well.
- Form small cylinders from the mixture and place them on parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Fry the tots in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg