Sweet Potato Tater Tots

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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.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Appetizers & Sides, Side Dish, Snacks & Treats

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sweet Potato, Sweet potato Tater tots, Tater Tots

Servings: tater tots

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Cynthia Rusincovitch

Ingredients

2 lb sweet potatoes
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (inside) + 1/4 cup for coating
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 small egg
1/2 cup panko
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F. Then, wrap each sweet potato with foil paper and arrange them in a baking tray.
Bake sweet potatoes for 25 minutes or until fork tender. Let them cool down, and then scoop sweet potato flesh. Discard the peel.
Add baked sweet potato, 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and the egg to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
Make 2 inch tater tots using your hands. Having a glass of water in case the mixture is too sticky can be helpful. Then, roll each tater tot in a mixture of ½ panko and ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.
Brush a baking tray with olive oil and then arrange tater tots in a single layer, keeping a small distance between them for an evenly baking.
Bake tater tots at 400F for 20 mins, flip them over, and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven when nicely golden and crispy on top.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Tips

Allowing the sweet potatoes to cool down before scooping out the flesh makes the process easier and prevents the egg from cooking prematurely when mixed in.
Brushing the baking tray with olive oil helps prevent the tater tots from sticking. Additionally, a drizzle of olive oil over the tater tots before baking can enhance their crispiness.
The tater tots are ready when they are golden and crispy on the outside. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking to prevent overcooking.
Prepare a flavorful dipping sauce to accompany your tater tots. Options could include ketchup, aioli, sriracha mayo, or a yogurt-based sauce with herbs and spices.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days. To reheat, use the oven at 350F.

Recipe Notes

Sweet potato tater tots take the classic comfort of tater tots and infuse it with a delightful twist of natural sweetness. Made from fresh, grated sweet potatoes and seasoned with earthy spices such as cinnamon and cumin, these tots are baked to crispy perfection, offering a healthier alternative to the traditional deep-fried version.

Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite dipping sauces, sweet potato tater tots bring a burst of flavor and a touch of wholesome goodness to every meal.

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