Recetas

How to prepare Tater Tots, the potato ‘croquette’ recipe popular in the U.S.

We bring you a recipe widely consumed in the United States if you want to try a different side dish, take note!

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Potatoes, whether french fries, baked, boiled or mashed, are one of the most recurrent side dishes for any dish. If you feel like trying a different format, today we bring you a very popular recipe in the United States: Tater Tots, a kind of potato ‘croquettes’ similar to the also famous hash browns. It is common to find them in American supermarkets in the frozen section. But as it is always much healthier to prepare them at home, we show you step by step how to make your own Tater Tots. Take note of the recipe!

Tater Tots Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg of potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon of plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Oil for frying

Preparation:

  • Peel the potatoes, soak them. Then put them in a pot with water and bring to a boil with a little salt. After a few minutes, reduce to low heat, until they are boiled (about 7 minutes more). Leave to cool.
  • Grate the potatoes as finely as possible and remove the remaining water.
  • Put the potatoes in a large bowl and stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and dill. Season also with salt and pepper to taste. And stir until there is a manageable but dry mixture.
  • Form small balls in the shape of croquettes’.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the Tater Tots in several batches until golden brown and crispy.
  • You can garnish them by sprinkling some chopped parsley.