How to Make Homemade Tater Tots | Get Cookin' | Allrecipes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can help bind the mixture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Canola oil is healthier with a better omega-3 profile.

Peel 2 large or 3 smaller russet potatoes.

Plop the potatoes into water and bring to a boil.

Boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes until cooked through but not too soft.

Let the potatoes cool slightly for about 5 to 10 minutes until cool enough to handle.

Use a box grater to grate the potatoes.

Spread the grated potatoes out to let any excess moisture evaporate.

Add the grated potatoes to a bowl and stir in a little flour to absorb remaining moisture.

Add salt, fresh parsley, seasoned pepper, and onion powder to the bowl and mix well.

Form the mixture into tater tot shapes by squeezing it together until it sticks.

Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use a slotted spoon to carefully lower the tater tots into the hot oil to avoid splattering.

Work in batches and fry the tater tots for about 3 minutes until golden brown.

Drain the fried tater tots on paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt.

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