Recipe Box, Tater Crabs

Have you noticed homemade Tater Tots are all the rage lately?
Sounds like something fun to try…
Grate parboiled potatoes and mix then with a little flour and seasoning and form them into tots
Just smash the potato mixture in the palm of your hand to compact the shape
Kinda like playing with clay in kindergarten
Mine turned out looking like crabs
Crabs are perfect for summer don’t you think?

Tater Crabs
Ingredients
- 3 large baking potatoes peeled
- 1 T all purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a pot of water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover for about 8 minutes, until potatoes have begun to soften but are still firm. Drain potatoes and set aside until cool enough to handle. Grate potatoes with a cheese grater on to a clean towel. Pat dry thoroughly. Put potatoes into a mixing bowl. Toss with flour, garlic and a little salt and pepper.
- Put a heaping spoonful of potato mixture into the palm of your hand and squeeze to form into a small log shape. Place tater tots onto a plate. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Heat oil in fryer or deep pan to 375-400 degrees. Fry potatoes in batches until cooked and golden. Drain immediately on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt. Makes about 40 tater tots.
- Serve plain, with ketchup, Bama Burger Sauce or your favorite dipping sauce
If you need a dipping sauce, try Bama Burger Sauce, its a mouthwatering mixture of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and spices, with some chili sauce for a little kick
If you’re Feelin’ Crabby you can see how to paint some here
And see Netting Crabs here
Enjoy!
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Look yummy!
Well now, your tater crabs looks good! Oh I can remember my mama taking our left over mashed potatoes and making tater tots the next day. So, so good! Love all your crabs! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Those little potato crabs are ones that I’d like to try, Jenna. You have made the perfect tablescape for serving!
I also loved your tiled galvanized tray. What a pretty transformation you made with those leftover tile pieces.
Thank you for letting me know that you made the raspberry whipped sensation pie. It’s a good recipe for summer, isn’t it?
No doubt, these would be a hit at our house!
Yummy. 🙂
Pinning!
Tater crabs….just the name makes me smile. These would be fun to make with the girls who will be here next week. Love your dishes!
Jenna, I have never met anything potato that I didn’t like! The tater crabs look delicious! You still amaze me with your gifts and talents!
Hi Jenna, these look and sound so delicious and yes they do look like crabs. Thanks I’m pinning to try this.
Have a wonderful week and weekend.
Julie xo
These look so good Jenna. I’m pinning to try them.
How cute do they look!!!!….and also delicious….only you could make crabs out of tater tots!…Love it!!!
What cute little crabby tots Jenna! Perfect to serve up with your crab dishes too 🙂
Lovin’ your version of crabby tots! I could pork out on a few of those right about now:@)
Jenna, I want to crunch on all those crispy little bits! Yum! Linda
“Tater crabs”… love it! lol! They look so yummy! And that tablescape… oh my, gorgeous! Love the plates and stems! 🙂 ~Rhonda
Man! IS my stomach growling!! 🙂
gwingal
They look great.. and so easy to make too. Thanks for sharing
These are so cute and I know that they are equally delicious!
Great to have you share this at TOHOT too:)
Have a wonderful week!
Jemma
I love fried potatoes and the the little crabs are adorable
Anything made of a spud is my favorite!
Your tater crabs are adorable. What a fun and creative way to eat potatoes. Love it!
Velva
I like the way your tater “crabs” have all the crispy, crunchy bits to them.
Oh Jenna, such a lovely table…I am feeling crabby, so I shall read your post…LOL The crab plates are darling and the color scheme. Truly a lovely table to seat at. Thanks for sharing your fun table at DI&DI. I have to try your tater crabs too.
Hi Jenna,
I love your Tater Crabs, what a fun potato and perfect for your awesome table setting. Your photo’s of summer are so inviting and fun! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
These sound tasty and are so cute!!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Congratulations!
Your recipe was featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great week!
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Miz Helen