Best Fried Tater Tots With A Sweet And Spicy Thai Inspired Glaze Recipes

Tater Tots image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 40 to 45 tots

Number Of Ingredients 6

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 Tater Tots® image

Provided by Shaysfoodjourney

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 russet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups peanut oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1752.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

Fried Tater Tots with a Sweet and Spicy Thai-Inspired Glaze Recipe image

Provided by á-2510

Number Of Ingredients 23

For the tator tots:
2 quarts peanut oil
4 cups frozen tater tots
Sea salt
For the sauce:
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
1/3 cup Thai sweet chile sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 slices fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted and crushed peanuts
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
For serving:
1 tablespoon toasted and crushed peanuts
Small handful mint sprigs
1 tablespoon thinly-sliced scallions
Cilantro leaves
Thinly sliced red jalapeños, optional

Steps:

1. Make the tots: In a large, heavy pot or wok, heat oil to 385 degrees. Add tator tots and fry until brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt. 2. Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, place red chile flakes and sesame seeds. Toast 1 minute. 3. Stir in sugar, chili sauce, lime juice, ginger, peanuts, scallions, mint, cilantro, jalapeño, and 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Taste, and add more fish sauce, if desired. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and glazed, about 3 minutes. 4. Add tator tots, tossing to coat in sauce, and cook 1 minute. 5. To serve: Pour onto a plate. Garnish with peanuts, mint sprigs, scallions, cilantro, and red jalapeño, if using.