Grate the sweet potato with a coarse cheese grater.
3. Step
Transfer the grated bits to a medium bowl and season with a ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Mix the sweet potato until well incorporated.
4. Step
Let the sweet potato sit for 20 minutes until the salt has drawn out some of the moisture.
5. Step
Pour the sweet potato into a kitchen towel and twist to strain as much liquid as you can.
6. Step
Place the grated sweet potato back into a bowl and mix with the breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion powder, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, pepper, and egg, and mix until well combined.
7. Step
From the mixutre into 15 even sized tots and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
8. Step
Bake for 20-24 minutes, flipping each halfway through..
