Description
Enjoy the nostalgic crunch of homemade tater tots with this easy recipe. Golden brown and fluffy on the inside, these delightful potato bites are perfect for game days, family gatherings, or as a comforting side. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a delicious snack that brings joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups russet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes), peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Ketchup or ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep Your Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly before mashing.
- Add Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and flour. Mix well until fully combined.
- Scoop and Shape: Form the mixture into small bite-sized tots using your hands.
- Fry Up Those Tots: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry tots in batches for about 5-7 minutes each until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain and Serve: Remove cooked tots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with ketchup or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 tater tots (about 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg