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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancers
Optional Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare 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 they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 2
Drain and Mash
Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool slightly. Then, mash them in a large bowl until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 4
Form the Tots
Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small tots (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you are forming the tots.
- 6
Bake the Tots
Drizzle olive oil over the tots and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 7
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, sprinkle the baked sweet potato tots with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- 8
Serve
Serve the sweet potato tots warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
