Homemade Tater Tot Croquettes

Submitted by Heather Christo

"A delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24 tots
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes, chilled
• 2 whole eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• kosher salt
• 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 4 cups vegetable oil

directions

1. In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes and the beaten eggs.
2. Mix the flour inches Season with a little salt.
3. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop the potato mixture by the spoonful into the bowl of panko crumbs.
4. Gently press the panko into the soft potato “tots.”.
5. Place them on a sheet pan covered with a sheet of wax paper.
6. Heat a small pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees F.
7. Gently drop the tater tots into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they are hot and golden.
8. Pull the tater tots from the hot oil with a strainer and gently place them on a paper towel to drain.
9. Sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt.
10. Serve hot with ketchup and enjoy!

Reviews

[Rebekah of SFD]

These were tasty and a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes as suggested. However, they do not have the same texture as regular tater tots. Next time I think I'll try brushing with olive oil & baking, rather than frying, as I don't really enjoy frying or the mess it makes.

 

[Sammie M.]

Great for leftovers! Before frying, place your sheet of tots in the freezer for ten minutes, sooo crispy...yum!