Tater Tots Recipe
Golden crispy tater tots served with dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tater Tots
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and grate the russet potatoes into a large bowl. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch and then drain well.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the grated potatoes with flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Shape Tater Tots
Take small portions of the potato mixture and shape them into small, bite-sized cylinders (tater tots).
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Tater Tots
Carefully place the shaped tater tots into the hot oil in batches, being sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the hot tater tots with your favorite dipping sauce.