Homemade Tater Tots

We love these tater tots – they are so much better than any frozen store-bought variety we’ve ever tried (as is the case with most homemade foods!).

These would be great as a side dish, but are also pretty fantastic on their own (with some ketchup, of course).

Homemade Tater Tots

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• Makes about 12 tater tots.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Prepared Mashed Potatoes, Chilled
• 1 Egg, Beaten
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Basil
• 1/2 Cup Flour
• 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
• 2 Cups Vegetable Oil
• Salt
• Ketchup (Optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, basil and flour together. Make as many tater tots as the mixture allows (around 12).
2. Add bread crumbs to a shallow bowl and roll your tater tots. Place on a baking sheet.
3. Heat a small pot of vegetable oil until very hot (about 325F).
4. Add a few tater tots at a time into the oil and fry for about 2 minutes. Don’t crowd the pot with too many of your tater tots or they won’t cook properly.
5. Remove tater tots from oil with a strainer and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
6. Serve with ketchup.