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Potato Tater Tots

Cultural Context

Tater tots originated in the United States in the 1950s, created by the Ore-Ida company as a way to utilize leftover potato scraps. These crispy, bite-sized potato snacks quickly became a staple in American cuisine, often served as a side dish or snack at parties and gatherings. Today, tater tots are enjoyed in various forms, including loaded versions topped with cheese, bacon, or chili, showcasing their versatility and enduring popularity.

AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs potatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Canola oil is healthier with a better fat profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is cheaper and works similarly.

1

Add peeled potatoes to a pot of cold water and heat on maximum until boiling.

2

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook for 6 minutes until potatoes are half cooked.

3

Remove potatoes from water and let cool for 15 minutes.

4

Grate the cooled potatoes into a large bowl.

5

If the potatoes are too soggy, squeeze out any extra liquid.

6

Add dried oregano, garlic powder, flour, salt, and pepper to the grated potatoes and mix with fingers until well combined.

7

If the mixture is sticky, add a little flour to your hands to form small balls or bite-sized pieces.

8

Heat vegetable oil in a pan, ensuring it isn't too hot.

9

Fry the tater tots for about 3 to 4 minutes until they are a nice golden color.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlgraterclean kitchen towelmixing bowlslotted spoondeep fryer or large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Tater TotsPotato Puffs

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