Tater Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Potato Mixture
Frying
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Mash the Potatoes
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, mash them in a large bowl until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and the egg to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.
Forming Tater Tots
- 4
Shape the Mixture
Using your hands, form the potato mixture into small logs or oval shapes, about 1 inch long. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Tater Tots
Carefully add the tater tots to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain the Tater Tots
Using a slotted spoon, remove the tater tots from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Serve Hot
Serve the tater tots hot with ketchup and ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
