Tater Tot Arancini

Name: Tater Tot Arancini
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound (about 3 cups) frozen Tater Tots; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 cubes; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; Kosher salt; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Warmed marinara sauce, for serving

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 12 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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1 pound (about 3 cups) frozen Tater Tots

1 large egg

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 cubes

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Kosher salt

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Warmed marinara sauce, for serving

Directions

Put the Tater Tots in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until slightly thawed, about 4 minutes. Let cool, then lightly mash with your hands. Stir in the egg and flour. Form the mixture into twelve 1 1/2-inch balls with damp hands.
Make an indentation in the middle of each ball and stuff with a mozzarella cube; form the Tater Tot mixture around the cheese to cover.
Combine the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and fry until golden, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. Serve with marinara sauce.

Photograph by Mark Weinberg

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine