TATER TOTS

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There's no need to peel the new potatoes for these otherwise labor-intensive tots, which are little short of a revelation. Serve with ketchup, of course.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield About 40 tots

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds new potatoes, left unpeeled
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Canola or other neutral oil

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes and cut into large chunks. Place in a medium pot covered with cold water and bring to a boil. Parboil potatoes until tender, drain them and let them cool slightly. Grate potatoes in a food processor, then squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl and use a light hand to mix with cornstarch, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, add canola oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot, form thumb-size balls of the potato mixture and fry until golden, about 15 seconds per side.
  • Drain on paper towels, and let tots cool. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet, transfer to oven and bake until crisp, about 10 to 20 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 48 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nisan Ogunsan
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These tater tots are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy snack for kids.


Lieon Hossen
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tater tots turned out mushy. I followed the recipe exactly.


Sk Saeed
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These tater tots were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Charlie Myers
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I've made these tater tots several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great side dish for any meal.


JaVonte Fleming
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These tater tots were a huge hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved them!


saroj dhakal
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I'm not a big fan of tater tots, but these were actually pretty good. The cheese and potato filling was flavorful and the tots were crispy on the outside.


Yang Huiyan
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These tater tots are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and always a hit with guests.


Sharon Njeri
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I was disappointed with these tater tots. They were greasy and didn't have much flavor.


Darrel Taylor
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My kids loved these tater tots! They were easy to make and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Shaheen
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These tater tots were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I loved the flavor of the cheese and potato. I will definitely be making these again!