Homemade Tater Tots
Homemade tater tots are a nostalgic treat, delivering crispy, golden bites filled with fluffy potato goodness. Whether enjoyed at game day gatherings or cozy nights in, these delightful morsels are easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and chop the russet potatoes into even chunks. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain thoroughly.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot over low heat, stirring occasionally until moisture evaporates.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix in flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small cylinders or any preferred shape.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and fry the tater tots in batches until golden brown (approximately 3-5 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tater tots (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or fresh herbs to the potato mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat by baking at 400°F until crispy.