Description
Indulge in the crispy, golden-brown delight of homemade tater tots! With a fluffy potato center and a crunchy exterior, these bite-sized treats evoke nostalgia and are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these tater tots are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut into chunks and boil in cold water for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm.
- Drain and let cool slightly. Mash the potatoes until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and flour until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into cylindrical shapes.
- In a deep pan or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the tater tots in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tater tots (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg