Sweet Potatoes Tater Tots

Sweet Potatoes Tater Tots are naturally sweet and flavored with delicious earthy spices. Baked to crispy perfection, this sweet potato treat tastes incredible with dipping sauce.

Sweet Potatoes Tater Tots

Made from tender sweet potatoes and seasoned with earthy spices, these delicious tater tots are baked in the oven to crispy perfection. This comforting sweet potato dish can be served on its own and enjoyed as a snack with dipping sauce, or as an easy side to any meal.

Best of all, there’s no frying involved, making this potato tater tots recipe a healthier and mess-free alternative to traditional deep-fried tater tots. 

Sweet potatoes are truly an underrated root veggie, containing so many nutrients as well as a unique natural sweetness. Some of my favorite recipes using sweet potatoes include these gluten-free sweet potato muffins, and a holiday favorite: yams with marshmallows!

Why you will love this recipe

• Natural sweetness without added sugars
• Healthier alternative to deep-fried tater tots
• The perfect combination of sweetness and spice
• Pairs wonderfully with so many dipping sauces

How to Make Sweet Potato Tots

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. While the oven preheats, wrap each sweet potato in foil and arrange on the baking sheet.

Bake the sweet potatoes. It should take about 25 minutes for medium-sized sweet potatoes to become fork tender. Adjust the time as needed if they are larger or smaller. After they have cooled, scoop out the sweet potato flesh into a large mixing bowl and discard the peel.

Combine with remaining ingredients. Add 2 tbsp of flour, egg, salt, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon to the bowl and stir until fully combined.

Form and bread the tater tots. Using your hands, form 2-inch tater tots. Then, roll each tater tot in a mixture of ½ panko and ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.

Prepare the baking tray. Brush a baking tray with olive oil and arrange the tater tots in a single layer. Be sure to keep a small distance between them for even baking.

Bake the tater tots until golden and crispy. After 20 minutes, flip the tater tots and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Serve sweet potatoes tater tots warm with any dipping sauce!

Pro Tips

• Cooling the sweet potatoes before scooping is essential. Not only will it be easier to scoop out the flesh if they are cooled, but it will also prevent the egg from cooking prematurely when mixed in.
• Another way to ensure the egg doesn’t scramble is to bring it room temperature first! I’ll simply place it on the counter while the potatoes are in the oven.
• Having a glass of water on hand can be helpful while forming the tots. If the sweet potato mixture is too sticky while forming the 2-inch tater tots, I’ll dip my fingers into a glass of water as a quick fix.

Best Dipping Sauces for Tater Tots

While these tater tots taste fabulous served on their own, dipping them in sauce is one way to take them to the next level. 

Here are some of my personal favorite dipping sauces to pair with sweet potatoes tater tots, air fryer or oven baked:

• Ketchup
• Aioli
• Sriracha mayo
• Yogurt-based sauce with herbs and spices

Key Ingredients and Substitutions for Sweet Potatoes Tater Tots

Sweet Potatoes: It’s not necessary to peel the sweet potatoes before baking them. The skin will be easy to remove since the flesh will eventually be scooped out.

All-purpose Flour: 2 tbsp of flour will be used for the sweet potato mixture, and ¼ cup can be reserved for the breading.

Spices and Seasoning: Salt, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon give this sweet potatoes tots recipe a rich earthy flavor.

Egg: This is a key ingredient that will help bind everything together.

Olive Oil: Using olive oil in this recipe will not only prevent sticking, but also enhance the crispiness of the tater tots.

Panko: The flaky texture of panko breadcrumbs makes them an excellent coating for the tots for maximum crunch.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tater Tots Recipe

How do I store leftover tater tots?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

My favorite way to reheat them is in the oven at 350 degrees F, but reheating sweet potatoes tater tots in the air fryer will get them extra crispy.

Where to buy sweet potatoes tater tots?

Tater tots made from sweet potatoes can be found in the frozen section of most large grocery stores. 

If buying the frozen version, I recommend making sweet potatoes tots air fryer style or tossing them in the oven.

How to use up leftover sweet potatoes tots?

Leftover tots can form the base of a delicious casserole, either sweet or savory! Some marshmallows and brown sugar transform them into an easy dessert. Or, I’ll toss them with some cheese, bacon or sausage, and whatever veggies are in my drawer, then bake for a simple meal.