Description
Crispy and golden air fryer tater tots made effortlessly with just a few ingredients. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these tater tots are cooked to perfection in an air fryer, resulting in a healthier alternative to deep frying with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 20 oz bag of tater tots (organic preferred)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Using a paper towel and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, gently wipe the inside of the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and add a slight crispness to the tots.
- Load the Tater Tots: Place the frozen tater tots evenly in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are spread out for even cooking.
- Set Cooking Temperature and Time: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and cook the tater tots for a total of 15 minutes.
- Toss Halfway Through: At about 7 and a half minutes into the cooking process, pause the air fryer and toss or shake the tots to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Once cooked and crispy, transfer the tater tots to a serving bowl and enjoy with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the tater tots lightly with olive oil before cooking.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the air fryer model and size; adjust accordingly.
- Be careful when tossing the tater tots halfway through cooking to avoid burns from the hot basket.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer tater tots, tater tots recipe, crispy tater tots, air fried snacks, easy side dish
