Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Tater Tots that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These golden nuggets of joy are perfect as a side dish or a snack. Easy to make and a hit with both kids and adults!
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Parboil Potatoes: Boil potatoes until slightly tender; drain, cool, and grate them.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine grated potatoes with flour, seasonings, and parsley.
- Shape Tater Tots: Form mixture into small cylinders or nuggets.
- Fry: Heat oil, fry tots until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain, season, and enjoy with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- You can freeze uncooked tots for later use.
- For a baked version, brush with oil and bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
