Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or well-greased parchment paper.

Parboil the Sweet Potatoes

1. Set a pot of water to boil. Add in the sweet potatoes and parboil for 18-20 minutes. This works best for larger sweet potatoes. If you’re using smaller ones, start checking around 15 minutes to see if a fork can easily stick into the middle, while still being firm.

Cool and Peel the Potatoes

1. Once boiled, remove the sweet potatoes and run cold water over them to stop the cooking. Allow them to cool completely. When they are cool, use your fingers or a spoon to peel off the skins. They should come off easily.

Grate the Sweet Potatoes

1. Using the large side of a grater, grate all of the sweet potatoes and add the shreds into a large bowl.

Mix the Ingredients

1. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the bowl with the sweet potato shreds. Use a spatula to stir everything together until it’s well combined. The mixture should be soft enough to squeeze together.

Form the Tater Tots

1. Now, it’s time to shape the tater tots! Using a tablespoon measure, press the sweet potato mixture into the measurer. Then, scoop it out with your hands and shape it like a tater tot. Hold both ends with your index finger and thumb, and roll the center to form a small tot.
2. Line the baking sheets with the tater tots, leaving enough space between them so they do not touch. You should get at least approximately 30 tots.

Brush with Oil

1. Using a regular or silicone pastry brush, brush the tater tots with the remaining coconut oil on the outside. This will help them get crispy. I like to brush both sides.

Bake the Tater Tots

1. Bake the tater tots in the middle rack of your oven for 40 minutes, flipping them once at the 20-minute mark to ensure both sides are golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy

1. After this,Remove the tater tots from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve them with your favorite dip, sprinkle with more salt if desired, and enjoy!