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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots

    Published: Jun 18, 2023 · Modified: Jun 29, 2023 by Julianne · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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    Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots make a crispy and delicious side dish or snack. This easy recipe takes less than 15 minutes and can be paired with your favorite dipping sauce!

    Bowl of tater tots with a small bowl of ketchup.
    Serve these air fryer tater tots as an easy side dish, snack, or appetizer.

    If you're feeling nostalgic for these crispy staples of the lunchroom, but you don't want to deep fry them, then look no further than your handy air fryer.

    Not only is Air Frying Tater Tots both quicker and lower in fat and calories than deep frying, but it's also superior to cooking them in the oven (which takes longer and can lead to soggy bottoms).

    I love that I can cook tater tots in the air fryer in less than fifteen minutes. They're kid-friendly, vegan, and perfect as a side, snack, or even a party appetizer.

    Pair Air Fried Tater Tots with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, BBQ sauce, or even this vegan chipotle mayo!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Equipment
    • How to serve
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related recipe
    • Air Fryer Tater Tots
    • Air Fryer and food safety tips

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need for this recipe (hint--it's just one ingredient!).

    Bowl of frozen tater tots.
    You just need one ingredient for this recipe!
    • Frozen Tater Tots (like Ore-Ida or a similar brand)

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here are step-by-step instructions with photos.

    Frozen tater tots in air fryer.

    Place the frozen tater tots directly in the air fryer basket. Set the cooking temperature to 400F or 200C and air fryer for 10 to 15 minutes. (No need to preheat!)

    Cooked tater tots in air fryer basket.

    About halfway through the cooking, stop the air fryer and shake the basket. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy!

    Hint: Sometimes the frozen tater tots will stick together. When you shake the basket halfway, be sure to break apart any pairs. That way every single tot will be crispy all around!

    Closeup of tater tots with a side of ketchup.
    Crispy, crunchy air fryer tater tots are a nostalgic treat!

    Equipment

    For this recipe you just need an air fryer and any kind will do. I love my Ninja Foodi Grill & Air Fryer because it has a bigger capacity.

    All of my favorite products and kitchen tools can be found in my Amazon shop

    How to serve

    We all know that tater tots make an excellent side dish, but they're also perfect for topping a casserole--you can even substitute them for the mashed potatoes in a Lentil Shepherd's Pie.

    If you're craving tater tots in the morning, why not add them to a breakfast hash or a Vegan Breakfast Burrito?

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To reheat, simply warm in the air fryer again until cooked through (2 to 3 minutes).

    Top tip

    Tater tots are best when crispy and crunchy. When in doubt cook them for another minute or two!

    Hand dipping a tater tot into ketchup surrounded by tater tots.
    Pair your air fryer taters with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce!

    FAQ

    What kind of Air Fryer should I use?

    Choose the air fryer that best meets your needs. Consider things like price, size, and functionality. I personally love my Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Grill and Air Fryer, because it has a bigger capacity, which better suits my family of four.

    For more info, see my post What Air Fryer Should I Buy? or check out Good Housekeeping's review of the Best Air Fryers of 2023.

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    Hand dipping tater tot into ketchup.

    Air Fryer Tater Tots

    Air Fryer Tater Tots make a crispy and delicious side dish or snack. This simple dish takes less than 15 minutes and can be paired with your favorite dipping sauce!
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    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 to 6 people

    Equipment

    air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz frozen tater tots (rough estimation)
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    Instructions
     

    • Set the air fryer to 400F or 200C. Add the tots directly to the basket (no need to preheat!). Cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
    • About halfway through the cooking, stop the air fryer to give the basket a shake or move the tater tots around. Sometimes they stick together when they're frozen, so be sure to break up any pairs for maximum crispiness!
    • When the tater tots are crispy and nicely browned carefully remove them from the air fryer and serve right away!

    Notes

    • Nutritional info can vary depending on the brand of tater tots you buy. 
    • I usually buy a 500g bag of tater tots and cook the whole thing. Leftovers make a great addition to a breakfast scramble.
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    Air Fryer and food safety tips

    Here are a few safety tips for cooking with an air fryer.

    • Cook food to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always use oven mitts or some protective hand covering when shaking the basket or removing food from the air fryer.
    • Hot air comes out the back of the air fryer. Try to keep the back of the air fryer at least a hands length away from the wall, other ingredients, or anything else that could be damaged by heat.

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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