Transform sweet potato into the yummiest Sweet Potato Tots for a delicious vegetarian main dish or vegetable side dish to share with the kids. They're as yummy as what you find in the freezer-aisle version but for less!
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel and dice the sweet potato. Place into a steamer basket fit over a pot with 2 inches of water and cover. Steam for 10-15 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
Add the potatoes to a medium bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Mash together to smooth out the sweet potato and form a uniform batter. I use a potato masher here.
Use a tablespoon measusuring spoon to portion out tots, using clean hands to make the tot shape.
Place onto the prepared baking sheet or onto a greased tray of an air fryer. Spray or brush with olive oil.
Bake the tots for 20-22 minutes in the oven or cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F. Serve warm with desired dip.
Notes
Let cool, then store tots in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or place into a freezer bag in a single layer, remove as much air as possible, and seal. They have the best texture if warmed in the oven or in the air fryer.
Bake in the oven or cook in an air fryer. They are similar with both cooking methods, though they are a little crispier in the Air Fryer
Serve with a dip that your kids like such as ketchup, salsa, ranch, guacamole, or sour cream.
Use as a vegetarian main dish (though I would add some beneficial fats or protein to the meal, too!) or as a vegetable side dish.