Sweet Potato Tots

These Sweet Potato Tots are easy to make with only six ingredients and make the perfect fun and healthy snack. They are vegan, gluten free, Whole30 approved, paleo-friendly and super tasty! Includes oven and air fryer instructions plus step-by-step video!

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Updated July 2020

Sweet Potato Tots

Looking for a new way to cook sweet potatoes? If you are a sweet potato fan, you are going to love these Sweet Potato Tots! They are a healthier twist on the frozen tater tots you may remember you can find in the freezer section of the grocery store growing up but made without any processed ingredients.

Instead, these amazing tots are made with almond flour and just so easy to prepare. Gluten free and baked in the oven or the air fryer, this recipe is a winner for winter or summer.

If you happen to love sweet potatoes as much as my family, be sure to check out our Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potato Hash and Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

This sweet potato tots recipe is Whole30 friendly and suitable for any vegan or vegetarian diets. It’s super easy to prepare and made with just a couple simple pantry ingredients that you probably already have around the house! These crispy sweet potato tots are delicious with any homemade sauce or ketchup.

Ingredients For These Homemade Sweet Potato Tots

Classic sweet potato tot recipes use all purpose flour, panko crumbs and other fillers. To make our healthy sweet potato tots, you’re going to need:

• Sweet potato – one whole sweet potato peeled
• Zucchini – 2 medium sized zucchinis and freshly grated
• Sea salt – for optimal flavors
• Black pepper – pepper for extra flavors
• Cajun spice mix or seasoning salt – make sure they are paleo / Whole30 compliant
• Almond meal or flour – a gluten free alternative that creates tender tots

How to Make Sweet Potato Tots

1. BOIL THE SWEET POTATO: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the whole sweet potato and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until you can pierce it easily with a fork.
2. DRAIN: Drain and use the fork to mash the sweet potato while still warm.
3. ADD ZUCCHINI: Grate the zucchini directly into the same pot as the mashed sweet potato. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning, until combined.
4. MIX TOGETHER: Add 1/4 cup almond flour, using your hands to press until you can easily form a firm cylinder tot shape without it falling apart. Add more almond flour as needed, 1 teaspoon at a time.
5. BAKE: Set them on a lined baking sheet in rows so that they are not touching each other.

For The Oven

1. PREHEAT: Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. PARCHMENT PAPER: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. BAKING THE TOTS: Bake for 15 minutes. Then, flip them over. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes.
4. BROIL: Turn oven to broil for about 1-2 minutes, watching carefully until the tots are lightly browned.
5. ENJOY: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.

For The Air Fryer

1. HEAT AIR FRYER: Heat your air fryer to 400 F.
2. ARRANGE TOTS: Carefully arrange tots on the air fryer basket so there is space between them. You will need to cook in 2-3 batches.
3. COOKING TIME: Cook for 7-8 minutes or until firm enough to flip over. Cook for an additional 5-7 more minutes, until both sides are crispy.
4. SERVE: Be careful to watch and check on the time to be sure they do not burn. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.

How To Store

Transfer any cooked sweet potato tots into a reusable storage container. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days. If you would like to freeze this recipe, then store the zucchini tots in an airtight container or bag for up to four months. When ready to enjoy, allow the tots to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and pop them in the microwave or oven.

What can I serve this recipe with?

This delicious sweet potato recipe would be delicious with any of these recipes:

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Broccoli Salad

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Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Sweet Potato Casserole

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Sweet Potato Tots

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

These Sweet Potato Tots are easy to make with only six ingredients and make the perfect fun and healthy snack. They are vegan, gluten free, Whole30 approved, paleo-friendly and super tasty! Includes oven and air fryer instructions plus step-by-step video!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free side, healthy side recipe, vegan side dish

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 45 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato , peeled
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt , plus more to taste
• black pepper , to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or Cajun seasoning , use Paleo friendly brand as needed
• 1/3 cup almond flour plus more as needed

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the whole sweet potato and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until you can pierce it easily with a fork. Drain and use the fork to mash the sweet potato while still warm.

2. Grate the zucchini directly into the same pot as the mashed sweet potato. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning, until combined.

   

3. Add 1/4 cup almond flour, using your hands to press until you can easily form a firm cylinder tot shape without it falling apart. Add more almond flour as needed, 1 teaspoon at a time.

4. Set them on a lined baking sheet in rows so that they are not touching each other.

To Make in the Oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Bake for 15 minutes. Then, flip them over. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil for about 1-2 minutes, watching carefully until the tots are lightly browned.

3. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.

To Make in the Air Fryer:

1. Heat your air fryer to 400 F.

2. Carefully arrange tots on the air fryer basket so there is space between them. You will need to cook in 2-3 batches.

3. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until firm enough to flip over. Cook for an additional 5-7 more minutes, until both sides are crispy. Be careful to watch and check on the time to be sure they do not burn.

4. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Tots

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 1g2%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.