Homemade Tater Tots Recipe
Learn how to make crispy and delicious Homemade Tater Tots with this easy recipe. These golden-brown nuggets of joy are perfect as a side dish or snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 tater tots 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Frying/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 2 pounds potatoes, parboiled and grated
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
For Frying:
- Oil for frying (preferably peanut oil)
Instructions
- Cut and Parboil Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into fourths and parboil them in generously salted water.
- Grate Potatoes: Once cooled, grate the potatoes using the large holes of a grater.
- Prepare Mixture: Place the grated potatoes in a bowl and add flour, salt, pepper, and onions. Mix gently and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Shape Tater Tots: Heat oil to 355-360F. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons of the potato mixture to shape each tot.
- Fry: Fry the tater tots in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Air Fryer Option: Chill tater tots, lightly spray with olive oil, and air fry at 400℉ for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- For a healthier option, try baking the tater tots in the oven instead of frying.
- Experiment with seasonings like garlic powder or paprika for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tater tots
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Tater Tots, Tater Tot Recipe, Side Dish, Snack, Potatoes
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