
Sweet Potato Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Boil them in a pot of salted water for about 15-20 minutes until they are tender. Drain and let them cool.
- 2
Mash the Sweet Potatoes
Once cooled, mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and optional ingredients (if using) to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Shaping and Cooking
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Shape the Tots
Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape them into small oval-shaped tots. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake the Tots
Once all the tots are shaped and on the baking sheet, lightly brush the tops with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- 8
Serve
Once baked, remove the sweet potato tots from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!





