Description
Tater Tots are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy exteriors with fluffy potato interiors. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into deliciously golden bites that are perfect for sharing. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these homemade Tater Tots will impress everyone at the table. Customize them with your favorite seasonings and serve with an array of dipping sauces for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes: Wash and peel the Russet potatoes, then cut them into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender but not mushy.
- Mash and mix: After cooling slightly, mash the potatoes in a bowl, then stir in salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Shape the tots: Form small cylindrical shapes from the mashed potato mixture.
- Cook: For frying, heat oil in a deep pan and fry tots until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). For baking, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake on a greased sheet for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Tater Tots (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg