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    Modified: Feb 15, 2021 · Published: Sep 16, 2020 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Homemade Tater Tots

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    These Homemade Tater Tots are a healthy baked side dish. Freeze for later and pop them straight into the oven. 

    Homemade Tater Tots close up with ketchup.

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    There's just something about Homemade Tater Tots that screams comfort food. They're the perfect side dish to veggie burgers or Vegan Mac and Cheese with Tofu.

    After making some Broccoli Tots a while back, I knew I had to make some vegan tater tots as well. Those extra Yukon Gold potatoes that I bought for the Broccoli Tot recipe were calling my name.

    I made a bunch for that day and a batch in the freezer for later. These healthy tater tots are baked so you can feel good about eating them.

    Zucchini Tots are a fun way to switch up your tots game as well. If you find yourself with leftover mashed potatoes, make some Vegan Gluten Free Mashed Potato Pancakes.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • Do I Need The Nutritional Yeast?
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • ❄️ Can I Freeze Them?
    • ♨️ Reheating
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Tots
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    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They're a healthy snack or side dish.
    • They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    • You can make a bunch and freeze some for later.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Potatoes: I used Yukon Gold potatoes. You could also use Russet potatoes.
    • Nutritional yeast or parsley: Adds a cheesy flavor. You could leave it out.
    • Olive oil: Helps the tots stay together and helps the tots get crispy.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Do I Need The Nutritional Yeast?

    I made these both with and without nutritional yeast. While I prefer the taste of the tater tots with nutritional yeast, it is not necessary.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Yukon Gold potatoes boiling in water.

    Step 1: Place Yukon Gold potatoes in a pan with cold water. You want to add the potatoes to cold water and bring both to a boil so that the potatoes cook evenly.

    Step 2: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender. Drain the water and let them cool.

    Potatoes being grated in bowl.

    Step 3: Peel cooled potatoes. Using the largest setting on a box grater, grate potatoes.

    Ingredients in a bowl. Tater Tot being formed.

    Step 4: In a large bowl mix grated potatoes, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt and pepper.

    Step 5: Form potato mixture into cylinders.

    Cheesy Tater Tots being formed and placed on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 6: Place tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy, about 30 minutes.

    🍽 Serving

    Here are some dipping sauces to eat with these healthy tater tots.

    • Ketchup
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing or Vegan Buffalo Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Dill Vinaigrette
    • Cilantro Tahini Dressing
    Tater Tots on a plate and one being dipped in ketchup.

    ❄️ Can I Freeze Them?

    Yes, you can! After you form the Tater Tots, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer.

    After they are frozen, put them in a freezer bag. You can keep tater tots in the freezer for 4-6 months, but flavors in the freezer start to fade after a couple of months.

    ♨️ Reheating

    You can either bake them or fry them. For both ways, they can be cooked straight from the freezer. I personally had better success baking them.

    They didn't cook as evenly when frying them and they were on the verge of falling apart.

    To Bake frozen Tater Tots (recommended way of cooking them): Place frozen tater tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook at 400° for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.

    To Fry Tater Tots: Heat ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil in a pan. Oil should be 375°. If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil with a wooden spoon. The oil will start bubbling around the spoon.

    You can also test your oil by sprinkling a few drops of water in the pan. If they sizzle, your pan is ready.

    Fry for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.

    Tater Tots on plate with ketchup.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How do you get tater tots crispy?

    These vegan tater tots get crispy by baking them in the oven at a high temperature.

    What are the ingredients in tater tots?

    These homemade tater tots have grated Yukon Gold potatoes, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper.

    Other Vegan Tots

    • Zucchini Tots
      Zucchini Tots
    • Broccoli Tots
      Broccoli Tots

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    Homemade Tater Tots

    These Homemade Tater Tots are a healthy baked side dish. Freeze for later and pop them straight into the oven. 
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 18 tater tots
    Calories 31kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Box grater

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • Place whole potatoes in a pan with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and boil potatoes until they are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Let cool. 
    • Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, then grate potatoes in a bowl on the the largest setting of a box grater.
    • Add nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Using your hands, make tots. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, or until crispy, flipping halfway through.

    Notes

    To Fry Tater Tots: Heat ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil in a pan. Oil should be 375°. If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil with a wooden spoon. The oil will start bubbling around the spoon.
    You can also test your oil by sprinkling a few drops of water in the pan. If they sizzle, your pan is ready.
    Fry for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
    For freezing the tots: After you form the Tater Tots, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer.
    After they are frozen, put them in a freezer bag. You can keep tater tots in the freezer for 4-6 months, but flavors in the freezer start to fade after a couple of months.
    These tater tots will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Rita says

      July 14, 2023 at 6:14 pm

      Have you ever made these and froze them for later use? Instructions or advice appreciated.

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 14, 2023 at 7:15 pm

        Yes, I’ve made them then froze them. See “Can I Freeze them” and “Reheating” sections above. If you are wondering if I baked them, froze them, and baked them again, no I haven’t, but the reheating instructions should work in that case as well, but you may not need to cook them as long. I hope that helps!

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