Homemade Potato Tots Tater Tots Food

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:

• 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.

TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender. Then process them using a ricer or food mill OR mash them with a fork for a more lumpy texture.
• Add the flour, egg, some seasoned salt and pepper and combine.
• Form into balls, and then slightly flatten into discs. Let them cool completely.
• Heat some canola oil in a cast-iron skillet and fry the cooled tots until golden. Drain on a paper towel.
• You can freeze the tots after frying. Remove from the freezer when you need them and reheat in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

HOMEMADE POTATO TOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray two 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
• Place the russets into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until halfway done, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, then use a kitchen towel to carefully remove skins. Let cool for 15 minutes.
• Grate the par-cooked russets into a large bowl. Grate the red potatoes and add them to the bowl as well. Add the salt, pepper, flour and olive oil. Gently combine by hand.
• Scoop one tablespoon of the potato mixture into each muffin cup, pressing flat with your fingers. Bake until brown at the edges, 15 minutes, then flip so that each side gets golden brown! Spray the tops with more nonstick spray and sprinkle with salt. Return to the oven and bake until browned, another 12 to 15 minutes.
• Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping.

HOMEMADE TATER TOT CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes and the beaten eggs.
• Mix the flour inches Season with a little salt.
• Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop the potato mixture by the spoonful into the bowl of panko crumbs.
• Gently press the panko into the soft potato "tots.".
• Place them on a sheet pan covered with a sheet of wax paper.
• Heat a small pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees F.
• Gently drop the tater tots into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they are hot and golden.
• Pull the tater tots from the hot oil with a strainer and gently place them on a paper towel to drain.
• Sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt.
• Serve hot with ketchup and enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN TATER TOTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes, bacon, corn, taco seasoning, and the beaten eggs.
• Mix the flour inches season with a little salt.
• Drop by the spoonful into a bowl of panko crumbs.
• Gently press the panko into the soft potato "tots.".
• Place them on a sheet pan covered in a sheet of wax paper.
• Heat a pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees.
• Gently drop the tater tots into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they are hot and golden.
• Pull the tater tots from the hot oil with a strainer and gently place on a paper towel to drain.
• Serving with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese.

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.

TATER TOTS® ROMANOFF

Steps:

• Combine TATER TOTS, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, onions and pepper; spoon into shallow 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with paprika.
• Refrigerate several hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Bake casserole (uncovered) 35 to 40 min. or until heated through.

TATER TOTS

Steps:

• If necessary, cook the bacon according to one of my easy methods listed below. Once cool, dice into small pieces.
• Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Scrub and peel the potatoes. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with 1 inch of cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 6 minutes (the potatoes should be about halfway cooked). Drain and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Once cooled, grate the potatoes into a large bowl.
• Add the olive oil, flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Gently combine by hand so that the ingredients are as evenly distributed as possible.
• Add the bacon, cheese, and chives.
• Stir to combine.
• Generously coat two 24-cup mini muffin tins with nonstick spray, or make the tots in two batches. With a spoon, scoop about one heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into each muffin cavity, then with your fingers, press each scoop flat.
• Bake until the potatoes are brown at the edges, about 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and coat the tops with cooking spray. With a small offset spatula or table knife, flip each tot. Coat tops with nonstick spray once more, then return the pan to the oven and bake until browned, 12 to 15 additional minutes until golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream.

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS!

Steps:

• Peel, cube, and boil the potatoes until tender.
• Drain, let cool slightly. Pass the potatoes through a ricer or use the small holes on your box grater.
• Put the potato into a mixing bowl and add the grated onion, flour (or GF flour mix), egg and season with salt and pepper.
• On a floured surface, roll into 1-inch-thick logs and cut into tots.
• Heat a few inches of oil in a large Dutch oven or a cast iron skillet.
• Fry the tots in small batches, do not overcrowd them.
• Season the cooked tots with a little extra kosher salt as soon as they come out of the pan.

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water and agitate for 10 seconds. Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer and allow to drain for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in large wok or Dutch oven over high heat to 350°F (177°C). Fry potatoes, stirring them with a wire spider until light golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes, adjusting flame to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
• Transfer 1/4 of the potatoes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until broken down into rough 1/4- to-1/8 inch pieces, about 8 one-second pulses. Transfer to a mixing bowl and repeat with the remaining potatoes, working in 3 more batches.
• Add salt, starch, sugar, black pepper to taste, and any flavorings if desired. Gently mix with your hands to combine. Shape into cylinders about 3/4-inch wide and 1-inch long.
• Reheat oil to 350°F and add Tater Tots. Allow to fry for 1 minute, then gently agitate with a metal spider to separate them. Continue to cook, adjusting flame to maintain heat, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season immediately with salt. Serve hot.

TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and place in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, and cook potatoes for 6 minutes. Immediately drain potatoes and allow to cool.
• Using a box grater, shred all potatoes into a large bowl. Use a kitchen town or cheese cloth to squeeze any excess moisture out of the potatoes. NOTE: russet potatotes shouldn't need this since they're relatively dry.
• Beat egg separately and add to the potatoes. Add remaining ingredients (except for the oil) to the bowl and blend thoroughly.
• Use an ice cream scoop to form the mixture into roughly a ball shape. Prep them on a plate to have them ready to cook. Carefully place the tots in oil heated to 350-375 degrees, making sure not to crowd the cooking vessel. Cook for about 4 minutes or until golden brown.
• Place newly-cooked tots on a paper towel; using a baking sheet with a paper towel is a good way to do this. Sprinkle with salt while still hot. Eat as-is or serve with ketchup or other dipping sauce.

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.