Tater Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tater Tots Ingredients
Method
Tater Tots Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and grate the Russet potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- 2
Remove Excess Moisture
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cornstarch. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Form Tater Tots
Take small portions of the potato mixture and roll them into bite-sized cylinders or balls.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Tater Tots
Carefully add the tater tots to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the tater tots from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

