Perfectly crispy on the outside, wonderfully tender inside – these air fryer tater tots deliver restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes. With only 113 calories per serving, they’re a healthier twist on the classic comfort food favorite.
Skip the deep fryer and achieve that irresistible golden crunch using just a fraction of the oil. Whether you’re serving them as a side dish or a crowd-pleasing snack, these tots hit all the right notes of texture and taste.
Ingredients Section
- Frozen Tater Tots: 2 cups of crispy potato bites, kept frozen until ready to use for best results
Instructions Section
- Preparation: Measure out 2 cups of frozen tater tots from your package
- Arranging: Carefully place tater tots in a single layer in your air fryer basket – avoid stacking for maximum crispiness!
- Air Frying: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 18-20 minutes until golden brown
- Even Cooking: During the cooking process, shake the basket 2-3 times to ensure all sides get perfectly crispy
- Serving: Transfer to your serving plate and enjoy these perfectly crispy, golden-brown treats while they’re hot!
Cooking Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Tater Tots
Want extra-crispy tater tots? Here’s a simple trick: spray them lightly with cooking oil before air frying. Also, spacing your tots about 1/2 inch apart lets the hot air flow better, making them crispier all around. If you’re cooking more than 2 cups, work in batches instead of stacking – trust me, it’s worth the extra few minutes!
Serving Suggestions
These golden-brown tots are amazing on their own, but let’s make them even better! Try them with classic dips like ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard. Want to get fancy? Top them with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions for loaded tots. They’re perfect as a side dish for burgers and sandwiches, or make them the star of your next movie night snack spread!
Storage Tips
Made too many tots? No problem! Let them cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes – they’ll crisp right up again! While you can freeze cooked tots, they taste best fresh out of the air fryer.
Quick Variations
Add some pizzazz to your tots! Sprinkle them with garlic powder and parmesan cheese right after cooking, or toss them with taco seasoning for a Mexican twist. Love spicy food? A dash of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce will give them an extra kick. These simple add-ons turn basic tots into something special!
Air Fryer Tater Tots
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Measure out 2 cups of tater tots.
- Place the tater tots into the basket of your air fryer in a single layer.
- Air fry the tater tots at 400 degrees F/ 200°C for 18-20 minutes.
- Shake the tater tots in the air fryer basket 2-3 times while cooking to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Serve your air fryer tater tots and enjoy!
