SWEET POTATO TATER TOTS RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Dry off any excess water with a kitchen towel.
• Put the onions and cooled sweet potatoes in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Pulse until the sweet potatoes are almost pureed but still a bit grainy. You should have some very small bits of potato visible. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to combine.
• Using your hands, shape the potato mixture into 1- to 1 1/2-inch-long cylinders, packing them very tightly.
• Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
• Working in batches, add the tater tots to the shimmering hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, turning with tongs or a slotted spoon to ensure even browning and being careful not to overcrowd the pan. With a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the browned tots to the towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to completely cover potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until almost tender, but a knife still meets a little resistance, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool.  Preheat oven to 400° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, grate on the large holes of a cheese grater.  Add grated potatoes, parmesan, cornstarch, and cajun seasoning to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine well. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon sized amount and squeeze together with your hands and form into a tater tot shape. Place on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.  Bake until crispy and bottoms have darkened, flipping halfway through, about 40 minutes.  Meanwhile, make sauce: Combine mayonnaise, honey mustard, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Add more honey mustard or hot sauce to taste.  Serve tater tots hot with dipping sauce.