3-Ingredient Smashed Tater Tots Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • ½ bag (About 25) frozen tater tots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, plus a pinch for serving
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky salt, plus more for serving
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Arrange tater tots on a foil-lined sheet tray, leaving an extra ½-inch of space between each one for their pressed size.
  3. Add the tray to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until the tots are just beginning to brown and soften.
  4. Remove the tray from the oven and use one hand to stand each tater tot up while using a measuring cup to press down on the tater tot, smashing it into a flat circle.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan, parsley, and flaky salt.
  6. Return to the oven and bake until very browned, about 10 to 15 more minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley and salt to serve.