Prepare to revolutionize your snack game with these mouthwatering sweet potato tots that prove healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor! Imagine crispy, golden bites that are not just delicious, but packed with nutritional goodness that will make your taste buds dance and your body thank you. These aren't your ordinary tater tots – they're a game-changing recipe that transforms the classic comfort food into a nutritional powerhouse that will have everyone asking for your secret.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and peel them completely. Using a box grater or food processor, shred the sweet potatoes into fine, uniform pieces.
- Transfer the shredded sweet potatoes to a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture completely, which ensures crispy tots.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded sweet potatoes, oat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly until they form a cohesive mixture.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small, cylindrical tot shapes, approximately
- 5 inches long and
- 5 inches wide. Pack them firmly to prevent crumbling.
- Arrange the shaped tots on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the tots, which will help them achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Remove from oven when tots are golden brown and crispy on the outside, with a tender interior.
- Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow them to set and become more stable.
Tips
- Moisture is the enemy of crispiness! Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the shredded sweet potatoes using a clean kitchen towel. The drier the potato, the crispier your tots will be.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Leave space between each tot to ensure they crisp up evenly and get that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- For extra crispiness, consider using a light coating of olive oil spray instead of drizzling. This helps create an even, light crisp on all sides.
- If you're looking to make these ahead of time, you can prepare the tots and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Experiment with seasonings! While this recipe uses garlic and onion powder, feel free to add herbs like rosemary or thyme for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 183kcal
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
