Food Lens · Frozen
Tater tots
Crisp and golden outside with a soft, mild potato interior and a light salty seasoning.
Lens analyzedTater tots are small, cylindrical pieces of grated potato, formed and fried before freezing so they crisp up quickly when reheated. Their compact shape gives a higher ratio of crispy surface to soft interior than a plain hash brown patty. They're most often served as a side rather than a base for another dish.
Where it comes from
Tater tots were invented in the 1950s by an Oregon company looking for a use for potato scraps left over from making frozen french fries. The shredded scraps were seasoned, formed into small pieces, and fried, quickly becoming a fixture of North American school cafeterias and home freezers.
Buying it
Check the bag for a recent freeze date and look for pieces that are separate rather than clumped into a solid mass. Some brands offer sweet potato or seasoned versions alongside the classic plain version.
Storing it
Keep tater tots in the freezer, where they stay good for about a year; bake or fry them straight from frozen rather than thawing first.
Keeps about 1 year in the freezer.
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