Tater Tots from Scratch!
Ingredients
3 large russet potatoes, peeled
1 egg
1/2 cup of flour
1 - 2 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of paprika*
1 teaspoon of cayenne*
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder*
1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper
Vegetable or Canola Oil for frying
Preparation
1
Fill a small sauce pan with oil halfway. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
2
With a grater, shred the potatoes.
3
Line the potatoes on a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture.
4
Transfer potatoes to a bowl, add salt, and mix. Add egg and mix well. Then add flour and other spices and mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
5
Form potatoes into tot shapes
6
Fry in oil until crispy.
7
Cool on a paper towel lined plate and serve with your favorite condiment!
8
*These guys are a little on the spicy side, but the best part of making them from scratch is that you can control what flavors you want! Add some oregano or thyme for a more savory tot or get crazy and add some nutritional yeast for a 'cheesy' tot!
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Skip the freezer aisle and make your own Tater Tots at home from scratch! Control exactly what's in them and how they're flavored!
Added:
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 11:50am
