Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Salt, 1/2 teaspoon plus more to taste
2 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled
3 cups vegetable oil
3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheeseBoil a pot of salted water. Add the potatoes and partially cook, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
Heat the oil to 300 degrees in a straight-sided skillet.
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, shred the potatoes using either a box grater or shredding attachment on a food processor.
Place 4 sheets of paper towels on a countertop. Dump the potatoes on top of the paper towels and fold the towels over the potatoes. Squeeze as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible. Combine the potatoes with the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
Form the potato mixture into small logs. Working in batches, fry the tots in the skillet until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Adjust the heat, as needed, to keep the oil at 300 degrees F. Transfer the tots to a paper-towel-lined plate to strain excess fat. Sprinkle the tots with salt while still warm.
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