Would you care for a plate of tater tots? Tater tots are a kind of crispy food possible to cook at home with a simple recipe. It is better than buying them at a fast-food restaurant, as home cooking is a better and healthier version of the food.
They originated in the United States as a side dish by F. Nephi Grigg, and Golden Grigg in 1953. The American frozen food company Ore-Ida owns ‘tater tot’ as a registered trademark. Instructions for the recipe Our homemade side dish consists of simple ingredients available in any kitchen. Moreover, it is super fun to prepare.
Ingredients for 6 servings:
1-kilogram potatoes
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
parsley leaves, finely minced
Pepper, to taste
Cheddar cheese, finely grated (optional)
Basil (optional)
Salt, to taste
Oil for deep frying
Method and tips for preparing
⦁ After you peel the potatoes, cut them into quarters or even smaller. They do not need to be perfectly cut. Cover them with cold water for 5 minutes to get rid of the starch. ⦁ Shred the potato pieces by using a grater. I recommend a blender at this stage to make your job easier. Remove any large pieces. Put the potato pieces on a kitchen towel to get rid of any excess water. Leave aside until you finish the next step. Some recipes recommend cooking the potatoes before grating or blending, but wasting time and effort on this step is not necessary.
⦁ In a deep bowl, mix the flour, paprika, onion powder, oregano, pepper, salt, and parsley leaves together beside any optional varieties you like. The seasoning is ready to use now. ⦁ Move the potatoes into the deep bowl that contains the flour and the seasonings and combine thoroughly using a fork or a spatula as the mixture will be sticky.
⦁ Time to form your tater tots. You can do that using your hand. To avoid them sticking to your hand while shaping them, keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands. It will work. ⦁ To bake them in the oven for a healthier meal: place them on a baking sheet. Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes until you get crispy golden brown tots. Do not forget to flip each and every piece using two forks. To fry them, heat the vegetable oil first and once it is hot enough fry your tots until they become crispy and golden brown in color. Do not forget to flip them. Air frying can also do a perfect job with a little oil.
Whether you decide to bake, deep fry or air fry, you will get perfect and satisfying tots. It is possible to freeze tater tots after you form them before cooking or after they are ready to eat. The best things to serve with tater tots There are many delicious serving suggestions for our dish to choose from.
Serving this appetizer with catchup is better than any other option. They go very well together. If you are a mayonnaise lover, mix it with some Sriracha hot sauce and enjoy this beautiful sauce! Guacamole sauce can be a great dip. Use mashed avocadoes, salt, pepper and lemon juice mixed together, then add diced tomatoes and onions and green pepper.
I am sure you will love making and eating tater tots if you try this recipe.
