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Homemade Potato Tots

Crispy Homemade Potato Tots Ready to Wow Your Snack Time

These crispy homemade potato tots are a delightful snack that brings comfort to your kitchen, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Baking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tots
  • 2-3 pieces Russet potatoes peeled and cut in half
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon table salt or sea/kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or garlic powder for variation
For Frying
  • 1/2 inch vegetable oil or canola oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • box grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • heavy skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, peel and halve the Russet potatoes, and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain and cool the potatoes, then shred them using a box grater.
  3. Mix the shredded potatoes with flour, salt, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
  4. Roll the mixture into sausage shapes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet, fry tots for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  6. Optional: Bake fried tots at 400°F for 15 minutes for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1totsCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These homemade potato tots can be frozen for later use. Fry from frozen or bake for best results.

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