“Tater Tots” with Spicy Mayonnaise

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• Spicy Mayonnaise:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
• 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
• 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• “Tater Tots”:
• 3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lb.), scrubbed
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
• Vegetable oil (for frying; about 3 cups)

Details

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Spicy Mayonnaise:
Combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, gochujang, and paprika, if using, in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
DO AHEAD: Mayonnaise can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

“Tater Tots”:
Preheat oven to 400°. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and bake directly on oven rack until very soft when squeezed, 60–75 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Cut potatoes in half and scoop flesh into a medium bowl; discard skins. Mash, then mix in scallions, breadcrumbs, cream, sour cream, butter, granulated garlic, pepper, 2 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan. Mix in eggs just until combined. Roll 1-tablespoon portions of potato mixture into balls.
Pour oil into a medium skillet to a depth of ½” and heat over medium heat until bubbles form immediately when a little potato mixture is added. Working in batches, fry tots until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with spicy mayonnaise.