These sweet potato tots are crispy on the outside and thick and creamy on the inside. Made with 2 main nutritious ingredients, super easy to whip up, and perfect for kids of all ages (including the 25 year old kid like myself).

Pile of sweet potato tots on a wire rack.

Sweet potatoes are one of my all time favorite foods. They are a great source of carbohydrate, packed with fiber and antioxidants, and just dang delicious! I could (and sometimes do) eat them in some form every day. I may be a tad biased but I think crispy baked tater tot form is my favorite ????.

These tater tots are extremely easy to make. You'll only need a couple baked sweet potatoes, a little cassava flour, and some standard baking spices. Just throw all ingredients in a food processor or high powered blender then form into bite sized pieces of heaven. Baking them in the oven reduces the amount of oil typically used in the standard tater tot and you won’t find any processed sugar, gums, or other additives in the ingredient list. Trust me guys, you don’t want to miss this one!

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Why you'll love this Sweet Potato Tot Recipe

They have a delicious tender center with crispy exterior
The dipping possibilities are endless!
Made with only a few ingredients
Freezer friendly
The kids love them!

Sweet Potato Tots Recipe Ingredients

Sweet potato - the key ingredient to making sweet potato tots. Use large brown sweet potatoes with minimal blemishes.

Almond flour - just a little is needed to help provide some structure to the sweet potato tots. You can also use gluten free flour or all purpose flour.

Butter - melted for the coating. Any other neutral oil will work too.

Seasonings - you can use garlic powder or onion powder or cinnamon depending on your flavor preference.

Sweet potatoes mashed in a food processor.

Sweet potato tots formed into small pieces.

How to Make Sweet Potato Tots

Step 1 - Cook the sweet potatoes. Poke holes into the sweet potatoes and bake until soft and tender.

Step 2 - Prepare the coating. While the sweet potatoes are baking make the coating in as separate bowl.

step 3 - mash the sweet potatoes. Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and transfer the flesh to a bowl and mash gently with a fork. Don’t over mash and just break up any large chunks.

Step 4 - Assemble the tots. Use a tablespoon to scoop the sweet potato mash into a cylinder shape. Toss the tots in the coating and transfer to a baking pan and bake until crispy.

Sweet Potato Tater Tot Recipe Tips

Don’t over mash the sweet potatoes. You don’t want a mushy consistency but instead a mashed potato like texture.
The sweet potato can be hard to shape so I like to spray oil on my hands which make it easier to handle.
Toss the tots well in the coating, every part of the shape should be covered.
Use parchment paper or coat the baking pan well with oil to prevent the tots from sticking.

Storing and Reheating Homemade Sweet Potato Tots

Allow the tots to cool down completely before storing in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, heat the tots back up in the oven at 400F for 5 - 10 minutes. You can also air fry them for 2 - 3 minutes until crispy.

Recipe

Sweet Potato Tot Recipe

Sweet potato tots that are crispy on the outside and creamy and flavorful on the inside. Made with 2 main natural ingredients, these puppies are the REAL deal!

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: Servings

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Ansley Beutler

Ingredients

2 cups mashed sweet potato - about 2 potatoes, mashed
1 cup cassava flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil - optional, used when forming tots

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor or blender, add all ingredients except olive oil and mix until creamy, dough-like consistency forms.
2 cups mashed sweet potato, 1 cup cassava flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Spoon dough in 1 tablespoon increments and roll into rounded rectangles like a tater tot. I found it to be easiest to roll into a ball and pinch the sides into a rectangular form. (Put a touch of olive oil on your hands before rolling if desired mixture doesn’t stick to hands).
1 tablespoon olive oil
Place tater tots on baking sheet about an inch apart and bake for 12 - 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 12 - 15 minutes on the other side.
Garnish with more sea salt and dip of choice.