Truffle Tater Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Tater Tots
For the Truffle Oil Drizzle
Method
Preparation of Tater Tots
- 1
Cook the Potatoes
Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into small chunks. Boil them in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and let them cool.
- 2
Mash and Season
Once the potatoes have cooled, mash them in a large bowl until smooth. Add cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Shape the Tater Tots
Take small portions of the potato mixture and shape them into small cylindrical forms, about 1 inch long. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Freeze the Tater Tots
Place the shaped tater tots in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Cooking the Tater Tots
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Tater Tots
Carefully add the frozen tater tots to the hot oil in batches. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain and Season
Remove the tater tots from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Sprinkle with additional salt if desired.
Truffle Oil Drizzle
- 8
Prepare the Drizzle
In a small bowl, combine the truffle oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
- 9
Serve
Drizzle the truffle oil mixture over the hot tater tots before serving. Enjoy!
