Air Fryer Tater Tots
These Air Fryer Tater Tots are irresistibly crispy and easy to make with frozen tots and minimal oil. Perfect snack or side in under 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Tongs or spatula
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen tater tots Ore-Ida recommended
- Nonstick cooking spray to lightly coat the air fryer basket
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt optional, can swap for smoked paprika, garlic powder, or favorite spice blend
- Ketchup or dipping sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
Air Fryer Tater Tots Made Stepwise
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for about 3-5 minutes for even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and help the tots crisp up.
- Place the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overcrowding to allow hot air circulation.
- Cook the tots at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket or using tongs to toss them halfway through to brown evenly.
- Sprinkle seasoning salt on the hot tots right after cooking if using, toss to coat, and serve immediately with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure the tots crisp evenly.
- For extra crispy tots, increase cooking time by a couple of minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Cajun, ranch, or taco seasoning to vary flavors.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake tots in a conventional oven at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.