Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet Potato Tots are crispy on the outside and soft inside with a hint of sweetness. These snacks are pure comfort food that's tasty, reasonably healthy and versatile.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz sweet potato 1 large or 2 medium
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 quart oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Set aside a paper towel lined plate.
- Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Add the sweet potato chunks to the boiling water for 15 minutes. Then remove to a medium bowl using a slotted spoon and mash into a puree. Set aside.
- Mix in the egg. Then mix in the flour, salt, paprika and garlic powder.
- Add 2-3 inches of oil to a medium saucepan or deep fryer and heat to 375°F. Carefully add several spoonfuls of batter one-by-one to the hot oil, cooking for 3 minutes until crispy. Remove to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Repeat for the remaining batter, cooking in batches of 4-6 tots at a time. Garnish with sea salt and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 16 tots.
- Make Ahead: These tots will become soggy in the refrigerator, but they freeze well for up to 3 months in a resealable plastic bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tots | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2450IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Net Carbs: 10g