Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet Potato Tots: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these homemade sweet potato tots are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Sweet Potato Tots are a delicious twist on the classic potato tot, offering a slightly sweet flavor with a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy inside. Made from seasoned and grated sweet potatoes, these golden, bite-sized treats are perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. With a hint of garlic and pepper, they bring a savory balance to the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Easy to make and packed with flavor, Sweet Potato Tots are a family-friendly favorite that pairs wonderfully with dipping sauces like ketchup, aioli, or spicy mayo.
Ingredients
- Sweet potato: 600 grams
- Pepper: 1/6 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons
- Corn starch: 5 tablespoons
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 1.5g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrate: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
Directions
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Peel and cut 600 grams of sweet potatoes into thick pieces. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, pierce a few holes with a knife, and bake in the oven for 4 minutes.
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Allow the sweet potatoes to cool. Then, grate and cut them into small pieces.
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Add 1/6 teaspoon of pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the sweet potatoes. Mix well, then add 5 tablespoons of corn starch and stir until combined.
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Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
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Shape the mixture into pieces about 2-5 cm long by pressing with your hands. Deep-fry in oil for 8 minutes until golden and crispy.
