Best Homemade Crunchy Tater Tots Recipes

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.

HOMEMADE CRUNCHY TATER TOTS

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except corn flakes and dipping sauces. Chill mixture. Heat oven to 350^. Shape chilled mixture into 1-inch balls or little rolls(pillows) roll them in beaten egg and then in cornflakes that have a little butter added (this keeps them crisp) Place on a well sprayed baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy. Serve hot with sauce.

CRUNCHY TATER TOTS FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a large size sauce pan or Dutch oven, place peeled potatoes with water and bring to a rapid boil un-covered, cook the potatoes until slightly fork tender, but still firm in the center, (about 15 to 20 minutes).
• Let potatoes cool completely, then grate them using a cheese grater or food mill, you can also smash them with a fork for a more lumpy texture.
• Add the flour, egg, salt and pepper and mix by gently folding until completely combined.
• Form into small 1 inch balls, and then shape them into a small size barrel shapes, (pictured).
• Place them in the freezer for about 1 hour to let them cool completely and firm up.
• Heat the oil in a large size skillet, Dutch oven or fryer to 350 degrees F. and then fry the cooled tots until golden brown on all sides, (about 2 to 3 minutes). Drain excess oil on paper towels.
• You can freeze the tots after frying. (If you are planning on freezing for a later time, don't fry tots completely golden brown, you can brown them to perfection later in the oven). Place into a freezer zip-lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Remove from the freezer when you need them and bake on a greased cookie sheet in a 400 degree F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
• Makes about 6 dozen 1 1/2 inch tots.

CRISPY TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan (makes cleanup easier).
• Spread beef in bottom of pan.
• Salt and pepper.
• Cover with the can of soup; spread evenly.
• Layer the frozen peas over the meat and soup.
• Arrange tater tots in rows over the casserole.
• Cover and bake at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Uncover and add slices of American cheese to top of casserole.
• Bake uncovered for 15- 20 minutes, till cheese is brown and casserole is hot and bubbly.