I think I’ve given up on trying to make amazing potato tots at home. I’ve tried a few different methods, and with a lot of effort and mess you can make a mediocre batch, but they’re just not worth all the work, when we can just tear open a bag of frozen tots. However, as far as I know, they don’t sell... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Crispy (No Fry) Potato Pancake Poppers, please follow this link to become a member.)
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