Tater Tots

Tater Tots

microwave until soft the amount of potatoes you wish to use.

• I used 2 medium sized potatoes.

let cool partially or fully. I didn't have patience. I peeled while throwing them from hand to hand.
then let cool. mostly.
Grate or mash partially.
sprinkle in:

• Paprika
• onion powder
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• lawry's seasoned salt (remember, potatoes neutralize salt)
• garlic powder

mix carefully do not mash all up, or you will have mush!!! Try to toss them gently with spoon.
shape into desired shapes.
refrigerate 1/2 hour.

• roll in a mixture of flour, paprika, and salt.
• fry in hot oil.

(hot or the tater tots fall apart in a thousand pieces. (just ask me -I know- It's not fun trying to sieve it all out)
when they are golden brown, take out and drain. wait to cool a bit if you can. or just partially burn your mouth while you make faces trying to eat a hot one fresh from the oil!

You may have to make lots. The neighbors might show up if they smell them cooking!

They are so delicious!!!