Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups canola oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes with a fork. Then place into the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool until they can be handled.
  • Once cooled, use a paring knife to remove the skins from the potatoes. Then grate the potatoes with a box grater using the large holes.
  • Place the grated sweet potato into a medium mixing bowl. To the bowl add 2 tablespoons of flour, salt, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup of flour into a shallow dish, like a pie plate. Set aside.
  • Roll 1 tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture into a 1-inch log (think tater tot shape). Then roll in flour until the outside is coated; shake off any excess flour. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
  • Add the oil into a skillet with high sides. Place over medium heat and allow the oil to get hot for 5 minutes.
  • Place 8 tots into the oil at a time. Cook for 1 minute per side. (Chopsticks work great for flipping them!) Remove the tots from the oil to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tots and then serve warm.