Sweet Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture
Coating
Method
Preparation of Sweet Potato Mixture
- 1
Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Boil in a pot of salted water for about 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
- 2
Mash the Sweet Potatoes
In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- 3
Mix in Other Ingredients
Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Coating and Frying
- 4
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch. Mix well.
- 5
Form the Tots
Using your hands, take small portions of the sweet potato mixture and form them into small tot shapes.
- 6
Coat the Tots
Roll each sweet potato tot in the panko and cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
- 7
Fry the Tots
In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the tots in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
