handmade tater tots

Name: Handmade Tater Tots
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: - peanut oil [for frying]; 6 - medium russet potatoes, peeled and rough-cut into 1" squares; 3 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; 2 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 1 teaspoon(s) white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground white pepper

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TROY RAY

New York City, NY

Updated on Dec 4, 2012

I know it's a tricky choice to make the decision to make-at-home something that you can get at the grocery store, but trust me, these are so much better! You'll NEVER go back!

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 40 Min

method ---

yield 2 to 4

Ingredients

- peanut oil [for frying]
6 - medium russet potatoes, peeled and rough-cut into 1" squares
3 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

How To Make handmade tater tots

Step 1

Preheat oil to 325 degrees and par-fry potatoes [in batches] and drain on paper towels. When complete, cool to the point where you can handle comfortably in your hand. Take oil off heat.

Step 2

Press par-fried potatoes through potato ricer and reserve in mixing bowl.
Step 3

Sprinkle over cornstarch, kosher salt, sugar and pepper. Carefully "coat" the potato "rice" without creating mashed potatoes.
Step 4

Place 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the potato mixture on parchment paper and carefully roll into a "log" that is 3/4" in diameter. Chill the "logs" in the refrigerator for no less than an hour.
Step 5

Reheat oil to 375 degrees.
Step 6

Cut potato "logs" into 1" to 1 1/4" long sections and fry until golden brown. Season with salt, pepper and dip in ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce or aioli! Enjoy!
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