The Best Sweet Potato Tater Tots Recipe - Tasting Table

"According to Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant's Table, tater tots are one of the most commonly underestimated snacks in the frozen food aisle. On their own, these little puffy versions of potatoes resemble clouds with a hard, crispy outer shell. But there's no shortage of creative ways to use frozen tater tots - they are perfect in place of tortilla chips as a Midwestern version of nachos, or simply eaten on their own as a snack or as a side with a good burger."

"But what if we told you that you could make a more nutritious version of tater tots using sweet potatoes with about 30 minutes of work? We've tested a few variations to arrive at the best sweet potato tater tots recipe, which we're tempted to make every day. And the best part is, they look like the store-bought version, but taste infinitely better."

"1 large egg, beaten 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Neutral oil, for frying Pierce the sweet potatoes and microwave them for 8-10 minutes until tender. Cool completely. Peel the sweet potatoes. Process the sweet potatoes in a food processor with egg, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth."

Sweet potato tater tots are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and naturally sweet. The recipe uses cooked sweet potatoes combined with egg, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika, formed into 1-inch cylinders, coated in panko, and fried at 375 F. Ingredients include 2 pounds sweet potatoes, one large egg, cornstarch, panko, and seasonings. Microwaving the potatoes for 8–10 minutes speeds preparation. The tots resemble store-bought versions in appearance but offer better flavor and nutrition. They serve well as snacks, game-day food, or party appetizers.

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