Homemade Tater Tots

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and slice potatoes.
2. 2
   Boil potatoes for 10-15 minutes in salted water until the potato pieces are fork tender. Then drain them and transfer them to a bowl.
3. 3
   Using a fork, mush up potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes until they are room temperature or slightly warmer.
4. 4
   Add milk, butter, and egg.
5. 5
   Add a good pinch of salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Drop a few teaspoons of mashed potatoes in bowl of crust.
7. 7
   Roll them around until they are coated all the way around.
8. 8
   Pick up each tot and shape it easily in your hand. Just make a light fist around the tot while pinching it on the ends with your other hand. That will make it shape into the cylinder you are probably familiar with.
9. 9
   Transfer it to a baking sheet and repeat!
10. 10
    Heat oil to 350 degrees.
11. 11
    Cook them in batches for about 5-7 minutes per batch.1
12. 12
    Scoop out of the oil, transfer them to a paper towel and salt them immediately1
13. 13
    Serve with sauce ranch, chili sauce, ketchup, etc.