Tater Tots Recipe
Make Tater Tots Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Tater Tots Ingredients
Method
Tater Tots Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and grate the russet potatoes into a large bowl. Soak the grated potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 2
Drain and Dry
After soaking, drain the potatoes and spread them out on a clean kitchen towel. Pat dry to remove as much moisture as possible.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Form Tater Tots
Take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into small cylindrical pieces (about 1 inch long). Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Tater Tots
Carefully add the tater tots to the hot oil in batches, frying them until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the tater tots using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.