Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
  • Oil for frying ((I prefer peanut oil))

Instruction

  • Cut the potatoes in fourths and parboil them in a generous amount of water to cover.
  • Allow to cool, at least to the point you can handle them.
  • Grate them on the big holes of your grater.
  • Gently place them in a bowl.
  • Add the flour, salt, pepper, and onion and mix gently.
  • Let stand for about 5 minutes.
  • Heat the oil up to 355-360F
  • Use 1 1/2 teaspoons potato mixture for each tot.
  • Shape the potato mixture gently until it is in the shape of a tater tot.
  • Fry, a few at a time, in the hot oil just until they are golden brown.
  • Drain on absorbent paper.