Baked Sweet Potato Tots
In short: Part-cooked sweet potatoes, grated and shaped into small cylinders, then baked until crisp outside and soft inside. Vegan and gluten-free. It takes about 1 h 15 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Resting
- 20 min
- Total
- 1 h 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 200 kcal
Sweet potato tots are crisp outside and soft inside, with the gentle sweetness that makes children reach for them. The potatoes are boiled just until a knife goes in about 1 cm, so they stay firm enough to grate. A little cornstarch and cornmeal bind the shreds and add crunch, and no egg is needed. Bake them on an oiled tray and serve with your favorite dip.
Instructions
- Put the whole sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until a knife slides in about 1 cm (1/2 inch) but the centers are still firm. Drain and cool for 15 minutes.
- Peel off the skins, then coarsely grate the potatoes on a box grater into a bowl.
- Add the cornstarch, cornmeal, salt, garlic powder and paprika. Fold gently with a fork until the shreds are coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Chill the mixture for 20 minutes to firm it up. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and brush a baking tray with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Shape level tablespoons of the mixture into small cylinders about 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) long, pressing firmly. Set them on the tray and brush the tops with the remaining oil.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden brown and crisp at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving, since the tots firm up as they cool.
Tips
- Do not overcook the potatoes. Soft centers turn the mixture mushy, while a firm center grates cleanly and holds its shape.
- For a savory, cheesy flavor, stir 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast into the mixture with the other seasonings.
Questions and answers
Can I freeze sweet potato tots?
Yes. Freeze the shaped, unbaked tots on a tray, then bag them for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 220°C (425°F) for 30 to 35 minutes.
Why do my sweet potato tots fall apart?
The potatoes may be overcooked or wet. Cook them only until a knife slides in 1 cm, cool completely and chill the mixture before shaping.
Can I cook sweet potato tots in an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry them in a single layer at 200°C (400°F) for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
How long does it take to make Baked Sweet Potato Tots?
About 1 h 15 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Baked Sweet Potato Tots?
About 200 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
