Description
These homemade Tater Tots offer an irresistible flavor and easy prep with russet potatoes, garlic powder, and onion powder. Perfect for a quick meal or as a savory snack, they are truly comforting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks – 900g
- 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water – 18g
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 16g
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 10g
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3g
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, 3g
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1g
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, 30mL
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 4.5g
Instructions
- Place potato chunks in a large pot, covering them with cold water and adding salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let steam-dry for 5 minutes.
- Grate the cooked potatoes into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. Spread slightly and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, olive oil, and fine sea salt over the potatoes. Mix gently with your hands until combined, being careful not to mash.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into small cylinders or ovals. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each tot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, bake the Tater Tots at a higher temperature.
Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings like paprika or cayenne for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg