Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsShack Breakfast & LunchSweet Pot Tots Recipe

Sweet Pot Tots Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Sweet Pot Tots Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Sweet Pot Tots

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare sweet potatoes

    Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes, about 1 inch in size.

  3. 3

    Boil sweet potatoes

    Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let them cool for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Mash the sweet potatoes

    In a large mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with a fork or a potato masher until smooth.

  5. 5

    Mix ingredients

    Add olive oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Forming Tots

  1. 6

    Shape the tots

    Using your hands, form the sweet potato mixture into small oval-shaped tots, about 1-2 inches long.

  2. 7

    Prepare baking sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

  3. 8

    Place on baking sheet

    Arrange the formed sweet potato tots on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Baking

  1. 9

    Bake the tots

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.

  2. 10

    Garnish and serve

    Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

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