Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Sweet Potato Tater Tots are fun, flavorful and totally delicious! Packed with healthy goodness, this sweet potato tater tots recipe is easy to make and perfect to serve as an appetizer, side or snack.
Suitable for vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Tater tots are so yummy, and they are easy to make at home with no special equipment required. And Sweet Potato Tater Tots are an even more flavorful version of the classic! Using sweet potatoes makes these tots flavorful and healthy because sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A and lower on the glycemic index than white potatoes.
The secret to this sweet potato tater tots recipe is mashed potatoes. Mashing the potatoes ensures you get that soft, pillowy texture you crave. These oven baked tater tots are crispy on the outside and laced with a seasoning blend that is sure to delight.
If you love regular tater tots and you love sweet potato fries, you will love this marriage of the two. Yeap, sweet potato tater tots are a healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish everyone will love. Just like these easy Air Fryer Tater Tots, my crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges, and tasty Air Fryer Carrot Fries. #somuchyum
Why Make This Recipe
- Kid-friendly – Kids love a good tater tot, and this recipe is a great way to get more veggies into their diet.
- Healthy – Sweet potatoes are nutritious and packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Great Texture – This sweet potato appetizer is crispy on the outside but pillowy soft on the inside.
Ingredient Notes
- Sweet Potatoes – select medium to large sweet potatoes, then peel and cube them.
- Salt & Pepper – use flaky sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese has the best flavor. Use a vegan plant-based cheese if desired.
- Seasonings – Combine garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano.
- Breadcrumbs – Use a combination of regular bread crumbs and panko bread crumbs.
- Olive Oil or Coconut Oil – Use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil.
Ready to make this sweet potato tater tots recipe? Gather your ingredients, and I will show you…
How To Make Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 218 degrees C. Grease 2 baking trays with cooking spray or cover them with parchment paper.
- Peel sweet potatoes, cut them into even-sized cubes, and place them in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Mash the potatoes with a fork.
- Add salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, garlic, cayenne pepper, and oregano to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until well combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and panko.
- Scoop one tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture and form it into a cylinder, tater tot shape. Coat with the breadcrumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all of the sweet potato mixture has been used.
- Drizzle the tots with oil and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the tater tots and bake on the other side for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Expert Tips
- You can use any variety of sweet potatoes.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes before microwaving. Alternatively, you can microwave whole sweet potatoes until tender and peel them.
- Let the potatoes cool before mixing them with the other ingredients.
- Toss all ingredients (except the breadcrumbs) into a food processor to make mixing even easier.
- Use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to ensure your tots are uniform.
- Wet your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- If you are having trouble forming the tots, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up and to prevent the tots from sticking.
- Allow the baked tater tots to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Serve with your favorite dip.
Delicious Variations
- Change the Seasoning – Swap out the herbs and spices for your favorite seasoning blend. Some of my favorites include chili powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Adjust the Spice – The cayenne pepper in the recipe adds a bit of spice. You can increase or decrease the amount to control the spice level.
- Add Meat – Stir in a bit of chopped cooked bacon for a meaty, smoky flavor.
- Vegetarian – Be sure to use vegetarian parmesan cheese to keep these vegetarian.
- Gluten Free – Swap the breadcrumbs for gluten free bread crumbs.
- Add A Dip – Dip these tots into ketchup, aioli, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce (I like to pair them with this easy copycat Chick-fil-a sauce).
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – You can mix the sweet potato mixture up to 24 hours in advance.
- Store – In an airtight container, leftover tots can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze – Flash freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from the freezer.
- Reheat – Reheat leftovers in a 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C oven for 10-15 minutes.
FAQs
Yes! These freeze well, so make a double batch and freeze some for later. Place the prepared tots on a parchment lined baking sheet and flash freeze. Transfer the frozen tots to a freezer bag and store up to 3 months. Bake directly from the freezer at 425 degrees F / 218 degrees C for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
Lay the prepared tots into an air fryer basket being sure to leave room for the air to circulate. Cook in a preheated 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C air fryer for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
These tots should be soft and pillowy on the inside and crispy on the outside. To ensure a crispy texture, leave space between the tots, spritz or drizzle them with a bit of oil and flip them halfway through cooking. If you are still having trouble getting the crunchy exterior you crave, leave them in the oven just a bit longer. They will get crispier the longer they cook.
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Serving Suggestions
- Vegan Meatloaf.
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders.
- Air Fryer Turkey Burgers.
- Juicy Instant Pot Hamburgers.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Ingredients
- 4 (520g) medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut in cubes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup (90g) parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ cup (30g) bread crumbs
- 1 ½ cup (90g) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tablespoon oil to drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 218 degrees C. Grease 2 baking trays with cooking spray or cover with parchment paper.
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut them in to even sized cubes and place them in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Mash the potatoes with a fork.
- Add salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, garlic, cayenne pepper and oregano to the mashed sweet potatos and mix until well combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and panko.
- Scoop out one tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture and and form into a cylinder, tater tot shape. Coat with the bread crumb mixture and place on a baking tray. Repeat to form the remaining tater tots.
- Drizzle the tots with oil and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully turn and bake on the other side for 10 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
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Notes
- You can use any variety of sweet potatoes.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes before microwaving. Alternatively, you can microwave whole sweet potatoes until tender and peel them.
- Let the potatoes cool before mixing them with the other ingredients.
- Toss all ingredients (except the breadcrumbs) into a food processor to make mixing even easier.
- Use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to ensure your tots are uniform.
- Wet your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- If you are having trouble forming the tots, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up and to prevent the tots from sticking.
- Storage – Keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
- There are 6 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
