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Crispy Sweet Potato Tots

Crispy Sweet Potato Tots: Delightfully Guilt-Free Snack

Crispy Sweet Potato Tots are a delightful guilt-free snack that combines sweetness with a satisfyingly crispy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 tots
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tots
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes about 2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch do not skip this ingredient
  • to taste Salt adjust to your personal liking
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika use chili powder for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • as needed Cooking Spray to prevent sticking
Serving Suggestions
  • Dipping Sauces yogurt-based ranch, spicy aioli, or zesty salsa

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Sweet Potatoes: Boil two large, unpeeled sweet potatoes in a pot of water over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Grate Potatoes: Peel and grate the sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl for fine shreds.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add olive oil and cornstarch to the grated sweet potatoes, sprinkle in seasoning, and mix well.
  4. Shape Tots: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape into a 1-inch cylinder. Pack tightly.
  5. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
  6. Cook Tots: Place tots in a single layer, spray tops, and cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 5-7 minutes until crispy.
  7. Serve: Remove from air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1totsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch your overcrowding in the air fryer, and adjust seasoning as needed. Cooked tots can be reheated for best texture.

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