Crispy Tater Tots from Scratch
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Crispy Tater Tots from Scratch
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A favorite frozen potato treat made at home!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes peeled
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add peeled potatoes. Parboil for 6 minutes. Remove and let cool, completely.
- Fill a small sauce pan with oil halfway. Heat oil on medium to 375°.
- Once potatoes are cooled, use a box grater (with the large size) to grate potatoes into a large bowl.
- With paper towels, gently press down on potatoes to squeeze out excess moisture. You can also use a cheese cloth for this.
- Add flour and other spices to bowl and mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Use your hands to form potatoes into 3-4 inch small tot shapes and line on a plate or baking sheet.
- Once the oil has reached about 375° Fry in oil until crispy and then drain on papertowel lined plate.
- Cool on a paper towel lined plate and serve with your favorite condiment!
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Notes
- Store and Freeze
- Let cool and store in the fridge for up to a couple of days. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes to crisp up.
- Store in the freezer by adding tots to an air-tight container once completely cooled. Add to the freezer and freeze for up to one month.
- Reheat from frozen by adding to 400-degree oven for 15 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 65 tots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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