Homemade Potater Tots Food

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough canola oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
• Finely shred potatoes on a fine box grater. Season the potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Put the potatoes into a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess liquid. Put the potatoes into a medium-sized bowl along with the egg and mix well. Add the flour and stir to combine. Stir in the cayenne, smoked paprika garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. The mixture should be workable but dry. Form the potatoes into balls or tots and fry, in batches, until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from fryer and drain on a paper towel lined tray. Immediately season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

HOMEMADE POTATO TOTS ( TATER TOTS )

Steps:

• Finely shred or use a ricer while potatoes are still hot.
• Stir in flour, salt, pepper and onion (if using).
• Heat 1/4-in oil in heavy pan.
• Form into small balls and drop in oil; fry until slightly golden.
• Drain on paper towels, then freeze for tater tot casseroles or to serve alone.
• When ready to serve, remove from freezer.
• Bake in single layers on a greased baking sheet; at 400 degrees until desired doneness.

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, place potatoes in pot and cover with cold water by inch. Bring to boil and cook until, parboiled. Drain well and let cool.
• Using a box grater, finely shred potatoes. Make sure you can get as much water out of the shredded potatoes.
• In a large mixing bowl add shredded potato. Stir in spices, flour, and fresh parsley. The mixture should be workable but dry. Form potatoes into tots.
• Heat peanut oil in a large stockpot or deep fryer over medium high.
• Add tots to the fryer, 5 or 10 at a time, and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley. Dipping the tots in our famous Divine Kuizine Remoulade sauce.

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS®

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot; add cold water until potatoes are covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes; drain. Cool until easily handled, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Shred potatoes into thin strips with a box grater; drain excess water. Place shredded potato into a large mixing bowl. Stir parsley, flour, salt, seasoned pepper, and onion powder into the potatoes until combined. Shape potato mixture into potato nuggets.
• Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large stockpot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place potato nuggets in the fryer, 5 to 10 at a time. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.