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:
"Tater tots":
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.
