THE BEST HOMEMADE TATER TOTS (WOW!) | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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 and cut the potatoes into cold water and place them on heat to boil for about 6 minutes until they are parboiled.

Drain the potatoes and rinse them with cold water, then let them cool on a tray.

Grate the cooled potatoes using a grater, ensuring to remove excess moisture if necessary.

In a mixing bowl, add about 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to the grated potatoes.

Add about 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, a sprinkle of smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients together with your hands until well combined and sticky.

Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into small tots, rounding them off as you go.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.

Carefully drop the shaped tater tots into the hot oil in batches.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Remove the tater tots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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