Tater Tots

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  1 tbsp
• cornstarch
  2 tsp
• ground black pepper
  1 tsp
• kosher salt
  1.5 tbsp
• paper towels
• peanut oil
  3 in
• russet potatoes (peeled)
  3 medium
• white vinegar
  1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• pot
• pot
• box grater
• food processor
• bowl
• bowl
• falafel press
• skillet
• pot
• sheet tray
• sheet tray

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add kosher salt and white vinegar to the pot and stir to combine.

   kosher salt: 1 tbsp, white vinegar: 1 tbsp
2. 2

   Add russet potatoes (peeled) to the boiling water and cook for ⏱️ 12-18 minutes , until the exterior of the potato is cooked but the inside is still raw.

   russet potatoes (peeled): 3 medium
3. 3

   Using tongs, carefully remove the potatoes from the water.
4. 4

   Set aside for ⏱️ 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle but still warm.
5. 5

   Using a box grater or grater attachment on a food processor , grate the slightly cooled potatoes.
6. 6

   Using a large knife, chop the potato mixture until no long shreds remain.
7. 7

   Transfer the potato mixture to a large metal bowl .
8. 8

   Add all-purpose flour , cornstarch , ground black pepper , and kosher salt to the bowl .

   all-purpose flour: 1 tbsp, cornstarch: 2 tsp, ground black pepper: 1 tsp, kosher salt: 1/2 tbsp
9. 9

   Toss together with the potato shreds.
10. 10

    Shape the potato mixture into 1-inch nuggets or use a falafel press to form small 1 ½ inch patties.
11. 11

    Meanwhile, preheat peanut oil in a large high-walled skillet or pot to 350 °F.

    peanut oil: 3 in
12. 12

    Prepare a large sheet tray with a layer of paper towels .

    paper towels
13. 13

    Working in batches, gently lower the potato nuggets or patties into the preheated oil.
14. 14

    Fry for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
15. 15

    Allow the cooked tater tots to cool on the prepared sheet tray for ⏱️ 5 minutes before serving.