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‘tato tots

Recipe by
Sydney B
Greater Salt Lake Area, UT

Once you have enjoyed homemade tater tots, you’ll find reason to eat them anytime - breakfast, lunch, or dinner - and as snacks in between!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ‘tato tots

  • FOR THE TOTS
  • 4 lg
    potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • FOR FRYING
  • 2 c
    peanut oil

How To Make ‘tato tots

  • 1
    Place whole potatoes in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water.
  • 2
    Shred potatoes, drain excess water. Transfer shredded potato into a large mixing bowl; stir in other ingredients until combined. Shape potato mixture into inch long tots.
  • 3
    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 4
    Lower tots carefully into the hot oil in batches, about 5 to 10 at a time. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tots.

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