How to Fry Tater Tots

Tater Tots have been a beloved snack since the 1950s.

Tater Tots were first created by the Ore-Ida company in 1954. Today, these crisp, cylinder-shaped snacks are made by a wide variety of companies. Although some cooks prefer to bake Tater Tots in the oven, deep-frying Tater Tots ensures they hold their characteristic shape and maximizes crispiness. Does this Spark an idea?

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Vegetable oil
Deep fryer with basket
Plate
Paper towels

Instructions

- 1
  
  Pour vegetable oil in a deep fryer. Add enough vegetable oil to ensure Tater Tots will be fully submersed.
- 2
  
  Bring deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
- 3
  
  Place frozen Tater Tots in the deep fryer's basket and lower into the hot oil.
- 4
  
  Deep-fry Tater Tots for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- 5
  
  Lift out deep fryer basket and empty Tater Tots onto a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with your choice of condiments.