Sweet Potato Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Breading
Binding
Oil
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 or until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
- 2
Mash the Sweet Potatoes
Once cooled, mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth. You can use a potato masher or fork for this.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- 4
Add Binding Ingredients
In the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes, add the egg and milk. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Incorporate Dry Mixture
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the sweet potato mixture, stirring until everything is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.
Shaping and Frying
- 6
Shape the Tots
Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small tater tot shapes.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the Tots
Carefully drop the shaped sweet potato tots into the hot oil, frying them in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 9
Drain and Serve
Once fried, remove the tots from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.