Homemade Tater Tots
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Homemade Tater Tots
Description
This recipe for Homemade Tater Tots starts with boiling peeled, quartered russet potatoes until tender. Half of the potatoes are mashed while the rest are shredded using a box grater. The combination provides a balance between binding and texture. These potatoes are mixed with minced onion, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to form a flavorful dough.
The tots are shaped by tablespoonfuls into small cylinders and cooked in an air fryer at 400°F until golden brown and crispy, usually 7-9 minutes per batch. The air fryer method creates a crunchy outer texture while keeping the interior soft and fluffy. Alternatively, the tots can be baked at 425°F for 20-25 minutes or deep fried in oil at 375°F for 3-5 minutes to achieve similar results.
Homemade tater tots are served warm, often with ketchup or other dipping sauces. The Parmesan and parsley add savory and fresh notes to the traditional potato flavor. These tots work well as a side dish or snack requiring some preparation but resulting in satisfying crispy bites.
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potato peeled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon onion minced
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook potatoes 10-12 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain well and cool slightly.
- Mash ½ of one potato (two of the quarters), using a box grater shred the remaining potatoes.
- Combine shredded and mashed potatoes with remaining ingredients.
- Using a tablespoon, measure heaping tablespoons and form into tots. Spray with cooking spray or brush with oil if desired.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place tots in a single layer in the air fryer and cook 7-9 minutes or until golden.
- Repeat with remaining tots if needed. Serve warm with ketchup.
Notes
- Bake tater tots in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until browned.
- Deep fry at 375°F for 3-5 minutes for crispier results and traditional texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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