Cool Ranch Tater Tots Recipe - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 quarts peanut oil
• 8 ounces Ore-Ida Golden Tater Tots (about 25 pieces)
• 2 teaspoons Cool Ranch Seasoning (recipe follows)
• 1⁄4 cup Poblano Ranch Dressing (recipe follows)
• 1 diced jalapeño (seeds optional)
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Cotija cheese for serving
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1-ounce packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1 large poblano, roasted, peeled, and seeded
• 1-ounce packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing
• Deep-fry thermometer