Is there anything better than some nice tater tots with you homemade burgers? Maybe so, but it comes pretty close to the ultimate side dish to a burger.

You may think they are difficult to make, but it is really super easy, especially if you have a deep fryer. If you don’t, use a deep pan with 1 inch of oil.

Homemade Tater Tots

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 large Russet Idaho Potatoes
1 medium red onion
1/2 bunch chives, cut fine
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350 degrees
• Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes (they will still be firm)
• Take the potatoes out of the oven and let cool enough to handle
• Shred the potatoes and onion into a bowl
• Add chives and fresh ground pepper
• Mix by hand for 1-2 minutes until completely mixed
• Wet hands and start shaping 1 inch balls of the potato mixture. Make sure they are very firm without shreds sticking out. You can shape them to any form you like.
• Wet your hands as needed so the mixture doesn’t stick
• Prepare deep fryer or deep pan with 1 inch of oil. Heat to 375F degrees
• Fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown
• Take out of oil and put on baking sheets lined with paper towels
• Season immediately with salt

Enjoy with ketchup or your favorite condiments.