Kickin' Jalapeno Tater Tots #5fix

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• canola oil, for frying
• 2 cups simply potatoes® shredded hash browns
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup minced jalapenos or 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno chili
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided

Recipe

• 1 fill a heavy saucepan with canola oil to about 2 inches deep and place over medium high heat. using a candy thermometer, heat oil until it reaches 325 degrees.
• 2 place shredded hash browns in food processor (working in batches if necessary) and pulse until pieces are broken down into smaller bits. 8 - 10 pulses.
• 3 place chopped hash browns in a bowl and add cornstarch, peppers, and 1 tsp salt. mix to combine.
• 4 shape mixture into tots or small balls about 3/4" in diameter.
• 5 working in batches, fry tots in canola oil until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes each batch. remove tots with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate or sheet pan. sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp salt. serve immediately.