Garlic Parmesan Latke Tots

the Story

These latke tots are a delicious twist on a classic, inspired by the incredible flavors at our favorite bagel bakery in New York City. Crisp and golden on the outside, with a tender, savory potato interior, these bite-sized treats capture all the nostalgic goodness of traditional latkes in a fun, poppable form. The creamy garlic Parmesan aioli is the perfect dipping companion, adding a rich, tangy kick that makes each tot completely irresistible. Every bite is a reminder of the cozy bakeries and bold flavors of NYC, making these latke tots a standout snack, appetizer, or side dish for any occasion. While this recipe has been modified from the original, if you see yourself in NYC, stop by Modern Bread & Bagel. It will not disappoint.

the Ingredients

For the Latke Tots:

• 1 Pound Bag of Shredded Hashbrowns

• 1/2 Cup of Finely Chopped Yellow Onion

  • Feel free to add more onions if you truly love the taste of potato and onion.

• 2 Large Eggs

• 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic

• 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour

• Salt, to taste

• Black Pepper, to taste

• Olive Oil, for frying

For the Garlic Parmesan Dipping Sauce:

• 1 Head of Garlic

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

• 1/4 Cup Duke's Mayonnaise

• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

• Lemon Juice from 1 Lemon

• 1 Teaspoon Basil

• 1 Teaspoon Oregano

• Salt, to taste

• Black Pepper, to taste

the Instructions

For the Latke Tots:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients to make the latke tots, with the exception of the olive oil. Mix well.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This sheet will be used to hold the uncooked tots, until ready for frying.

• Form one-inch size balls with the Latke mixture, and place onto the baking sheet.

• Drizzle a frying pan with oil until the entire surface of the pan is covered with about an eighth-inch thick layer of oil and place on medium heat.

• Once the oil is heated, place each Latke Tot onto the frying pan.

• Since we want to maintain the ball-like shape of the Latke Tot, gently roll each tot every couple of minutes until all surfaces of the tot have been browned to your liking.

• Then, place each Latke Tot onto a paper towel-lined plate and let the towel absorb any excess oil.

• Then, top each Latke Tot with the Dipping Sauce.

• For reheating purposes, place the desired amount of tots in pre-heated air fryer, set at 350 degrees, and cook for 5 minutes. Do not place any dipping sauce in the air fryer.
  

For the Garlic Parmesan Dipping Sauce:

• Preheat the Oven to 400 Degrees.

• Slice the top off the head of garlic, exposing all the cloves of garlic. Peel off any excess wrapping. Place on a piece of foil and drizzle Olive Oil (about 3 Tablespoons) over the garlic until all surfaces of garlic are covered. Tightly wrap the foil around the garlic, and place on a baking sheet in the oven.

• Roast for 50 minutes.

• Once cool enough, carefully unwrap the foil from the garlic, and squeeze out the roasted garlic from the cloves into a large mixing bowl.

• In the same mixing bowl, combine the Garlic, Mayonnaise, Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice, Basil, Oregano, Salt, and Pepper. Mix well and set aside.

• Once the Latke Tots are fully cooked, top each tot with a dallop of Dipping Sauce.

the Garlic Parmesan Dipping Sauce