Go Back
Print Recipe

Tater Tots

Tater tots are one of the best breakfast items out there and here is the easiest recipe ever.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Freeze Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hashbrowns, potatoes, tater tots

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1½ tbsp corn starch

Instructions

  • Peel and grate potatoes.
    2 russet potatoes
  • Place grated potatoes in ice water for 10 minutes.
  • Dry with a towel.
  • Add oil to a medium heat pan and add the dried potatoes.
    ¼ cup oil
  • Continue stirring for 15 minutes until begins to soften.
  • Season potatoes with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and corn starch. Mix well.
    1 tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1½ tbsp corn starch
  • Form into your tater tots. Should make 20-25.
  • Place over parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours and up to overnight to harden.
  • Heat up oil to 350F and cook tater tots until golden brown. Make sure you don't move them around in the oil for the first minute otherwise they will break.
  • Alternatively, you can air fry at 375F for 10 minutes.