Celebrating National Tater Tot Day
While National Tater Tot Day may not mean a day off from work or school, this date does offer the opportunity for a little food-inspired fun! For the tater tot’s often golden crispy exterior and soft center as well as its versatility, it’s no wonder that there is a day each year dedicated to honoring these beloved potato bites. To prepare yourself for National Tater Tot Day on February 2, learn more about it and ways to celebrate it below, including enjoying some Tots at Freddy’s!
What is National Tater Tot Day?
Although tater tots may have originated as a way to use up leftovers from fry production (as further discussed at Eater), they quickly became a desirable choice for weekly dinners as well as festive occasions. National Day Calendar® credits John-Bryan Hopkins with creating National Tater Tot Day in 2009. And with a beloved ingredient, February 2 is just one of the days marked for celebrating the potato. From days centered around potatoes and sweet potatoes to fries or chips, there are many opportunities throughout the year to enjoy potatoes and tater tots. For ideas on how to make the most of National Tater Tot Day this February, check out the suggestions included below.
4 Ways to Celebrate National Tater Tot Day
National Tater Tot Day is a perfect opportunity to enjoy these scrumptious potato bites, even if it’s just one of many times that you may do so throughout the year. Whether you are planning a solo recognition of this day or a fun event for your household or invited guests, here are a few ideas to consider as you contemplate your tater tot preparations:
1. Experiment with a different cooking method.
Have you been cooking your potato bites in the oven for as long as you can remember? National Tater Tot Day might be the perfect occasion to try a different cooking method like air-frying tater tots. Alternatively, trying both a familiar method and a new approach to tater tot preparation may help you determine which one you like best.
2. Make your own tater tots.
Similarly, instead of your usual bag of prepared tots, February 2 may be the ideal day to try making tater tots from scratch. Want to use up the russet potatoes that you already have on hand? Consider checking out a recipe like this one from Serious Eats. Do you prefer sweet potatoes or baking your tots? A recipe such as this one from Jessica in the Kitchen may be of interest.
3. Try a new tater tot recipe.
While making tots from scratch may take a little more time and effort, it’s a great way to try out different seasonings or integrate other favorite ingredients into these crispy potato nuggets. However, this approach isn’t the only way to embrace creativity on National Tater Tot Day. Instead, you might grab a bag of your preferred frozen tots and try a new recipe, like a tater tot casserole or one of these kid-friendly tater tot recipes!
4. Order Tots at Freddy’s!
This National Tater Tot Day and throughout the year, find crispy tots pre-seasoned with Freddy’s Famous Steakburger and Fry Seasoning® on the Freddy’s menu. Here’s what you need to know about ordering Tots at Freddy’s:
● Available in different sizes, Tots can be ordered on their own or as part of a combo meal.
● With any order of Tots, you’ll have more than 10 different dipping sauces to choose from such as Freddy’s Famous Jalapeño Fry Sauce®, cheese sauce and ranch dressing (not to mention your preferred frozen custard treat).
● Are you interested in the nutritional or allergen information for our Tots? Find out more about our Tots and the many other items on our menu in this nutrition and allergen information guide.
● Can I earn points when I order Tots at Freddy’s? To earn points on Tots or any other menu selections at Freddy’s, make sure that you’ve joined Freddy’s Rewards!
Fortunately, you don’t have to wait for National Tater Tot Day to arrive or do the cooking yourself, when you’ve got a craving for Tots. Instead, just order for dine-in, pickup or delivery from the Freddy’s near you. Don’t forget to download the Freddy’s app from Google Play or the App Store today, so you can save your customized orders, track your rewards points, and more!