Tater Tots with Spicy Mayonnaise

Name: Tater Tots with Spicy Mayonnaise
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo; 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika (optional); Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), scrubbed; 2 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; Vegetable oil (for frying; about 3 cups)

By Josh Cohen

April 17, 2014

No disrespect to the frozen tots these are based on, but making your own is way more fun than opening a bag (and they taste better, too).

Ingredients

Spicy mayonnaise:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo

1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika (optional)

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

"Tater tots":

3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), scrubbed

2 scallions, chopped

1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more

2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Vegetable oil (for frying; about 3 cups)

Preparation

Spicy mayonnaise:
Step 1
Combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, gochujang, and paprika, if using, in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Mayonnaise can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
"Tater tots":
Step 3
Preheat oven to 400°. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and bake directly on oven rack until very soft when squeezed, 60–75 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 4
Cut potatoes in half and scoop flesh into a medium bowl; discard skins. Mash, then mix in scallions, breadcrumbs, cream, sour cream, butter, granulated garlic, pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Mix in eggs just until combined. Roll 1-tablespoon portions of potato mixture into balls.
Step 5
Pour oil into a medium skillet to a depth of 1/2" and heat over medium heat until bubbles form immediately when a little potato mixture is added. Working in batches, fry tots until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with spicy mayonnaise.

TagsCondiment American Russet Potato Potato Root Vegetable Vegetable Parmesan Cheese Dairy Scallion Onion Snack Side Dinner Vegetarian Nut Free Easy Fry Bon Appétit

Ingredients

Spicy mayonnaise:

"Tater tots":

Preparation

Spicy mayonnaise:

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"Tater tots":

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Recipe notes