Tater Tots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Potato Mixture
Coating
Frying
Method
Preparing the Potatoes
- 1
- 2
Mashing
Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
- 3
Mixing Ingredients
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, and the egg to the mashed potatoes. Mix well until fully combined.
Forming Tater Tots
- 4
Shaping
Using your hands, take small portions of the potato mixture and form them into small cylindrical shapes resembling tater tots.
- 5
Coating
In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Roll each tater tot in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Frying
- 6
Heating Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Frying Tater Tots
Carefully add tater tots to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Draining
Remove the tater tots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tots.
Serving
- 9
Serving
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.