Tater Tots Recipe

Time50m

Serves4

Heaping plateful of house-made tater tots.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into quarters. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
2
Mash the Potatoes
Once cooled, mash the potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Avoid lumps for a better texture.
3
Mix Ingredients
Add flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.
4
Shape the Tots
Scoop out small amounts of the potato mixture and shape them into small balls or cylinders, about 1 inch in size.
5
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
6
Fry the Tots
Carefully drop the tater tots into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7
Serve
Serve the tater tots hot, with your choice of dips or sauces.