Recipe courtesy of Tiffani Thiessen
Sweet Po-Tater Tots
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: about 3 dozen tater tots
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 36 servings
- Calories
- 23
- Total Fat
- 2
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 2
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 0
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 27
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 50 min
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 medium onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oil, preferably peanut or grapeseed, for frying
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-frying thermometer- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Dry off any excess water with a kitchen towel.
- Put the onions and cooled sweet potatoes in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Pulse until the sweet potatoes are almost pureed but still a bit grainy. You should have some very small bits of potato visible. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to combine.
- Using your hands, shape the potato mixture into 1- to 1 1/2-inch-long cylinders, packing them very tightly.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
- Working in batches, add the tater tots to the shimmering hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, turning with tongs or a slotted spoon to ensure even browning and being careful not to overcrowd the pan. With a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the browned tots to the towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.