Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (2024)

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Tater Tots are pieces of deep-fried grated potatoes and is served as a side dish. They are known for their cylindrical shape and crispy exterior. To make Homemade Tater Tots, you need only 4 to 5 ingredients.

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Say bye-bye to those frozen bags of Tater Tots. The homemade version is so easy, Kids and freezer friendly and it’s way better than store-bought.

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These are so good that even adults go crazy for them. Homemade Tater tots are fun to make. These Tater tots are perfectly fluffy on the inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside. Russet potatoes are great for this recipe but I am sure any variety will work fine.

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There’s something great that happens when you shape grated potatoes into a perfectly cylindrical shape and fry them to a deep golden-brown color. They become light, crispy and airy.

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Tater tots / Potato tots, fluffy interior capped in a crunchy fried layer, and ketchup, mmmmm totally delectable. Give this recipe a try, I am sure you will not be disappointed.

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How to make Tater Tots at Home?

1. Wash the potatoes and place them in boiling water (Don’t cut or peel the potatoes). Simmer the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until you can easily insert a knife through the center but are still firm. Drain them and cool it.

2. Peel the skin off. Now in a big mixing bowl, shred the potatoes using the largest size of your grater.

3. Now add all the remaining ingredients. Mix them until well combined.

4. Form the tots into a cylindrical shape and deep fry them until golden brown and crispy. Take them out on an absorbent paper, take some ketchup and dig in. 🙂

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Important Tips –

If you don’t have garlic salt, add ½ tablespoon grated garlic and salt to taste.

You can use any herb of your choice.

Instead of corn starch, you may use all-purpose flour too.

Only partially boil the potatoes, not fully.

You can bake them too. Bake them in preheated oven @450 degree F. for about 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning them frequently during baking.

These freeze and reheat very well. All you do is place them on a baking sheet, place them in the freezer for about an hour, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag and store them. whenever you are ready to use, take them about and bake them for about 15 minutes in a 400-degree oven.

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5 from 2 votes

Homemade Tater Tots

Tater Tots are pieces of deep fried grated potatoes and is served as a side dish. They are known for their cylindrical shape and crispy exterior.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 3 people

Author Dhwani

Ingredients

  • 450 grams Potato
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 2 tsbp Chopped Cilantro / coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon Corn starch / corn flour
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Wash the Potatoes and place them in boiling water (Dont cut or peel the potatoes). Simmer the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until you can easily insert a knife through the center but are still firm. Drain them and cool it.

  • Peel the skin off. Now in a big mixing bowl, shred the potatoes using the largest size of your grater.

  • Now add all the remaining ingredients. Mix them until well combined.

  • Form the tots into cylindrical shape and deep fry them until golden brown and crispy. Take them out on a absorbent paper, take some ketchup and dig in. 🙂

Video

Notes

If you dont have garlic salt, add ½ tablespoon grated garlic and salt to taste.

You can use any herb of your choice.

Instead of corn starch, you may use all purpose flour too.

Only partially boil the potatoes, not fully.

You can bake them too. Bake them in preheated oven @450 degree F. for about 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning them frequently during baking.

These freeze and reheat very well. All you do is place them on a baking sheet, place them in the freezer for about an hour, then transfer them to a freezer safe bag and store them. whenever you are ready to use, take them about and bake them for about 15 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

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    • Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (14)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thank you Freda!

      Reply

  1. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (15)Madhavi says

    Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (16)
    My kids loved it!! Thank you

    Reply

  2. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (17)Jayashree says

    These look delicious. Kids will enjoy with these.

    Reply

  3. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (18)Helene D'Souza says

    I had heard of tater tots but I didn’t know what they were. They are somehow a cross between duch*ess potatoes and Ukrainian latkes. Looks delicious

    Reply

  4. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (19)Soniya says

    Nothing beats homemade and this looks so crispy and Delish!

    Reply

  5. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (20)Uma says

    Perfect for winter time with a cup of coffee! Loved the video too 🙂

    Reply

  6. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (21)Bethany says

    They look so good!

    Reply

    • Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (22)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks Bethany!! 🙂

      Reply

  7. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (23)Shubha says

    Love these crispy munchies…perfect tea time snack:)

    Reply

    • Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (24)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks Shubha!! 🙂

      Reply

  8. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (25)bhakti says

    Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (26)
    The images & video are very helpful while cooking.Perfect for snack.Thank you sharing this recipe.

    Reply

    • Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (27)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks Bhakti! 🙂

      Reply

  9. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (28)Astha says

    Yummmy! Will it be ok to send in kids lunchbox?

    Reply

    • Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (29)Dhwani Mehta says

      Hi,
      Thanks. Yes, it’s completely fine.

      Reply

  10. Homemade Tater Tots | How to make perfect Tater Tots Video Recipe (30)janki parekh says

    Hi Dhwani
    I made this today and it taste yummy
    My kids loved it .
    Your recipes are amazing i have tried couple of them .

    Reply

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