Air Fryer Tater Tots
Crispy, golden Air Fryer Tater Tots made straight from frozen — perfectly crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. An easy, crowd-pleasing snack or side dish ready in minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 17–20 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 bag (16–32 oz / 450–900 g) frozen tater tots
- Cooking spray or oil mist (optional)
- Salt or seasoning blend, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for a few minutes.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for even crisping.
- Lightly mist with cooking spray (optional) and season with salt or preferred seasonings.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, then shake the basket or turn the tots for even browning.
- Continue cooking for another 7–10 minutes, shaking every few minutes, until golden and crisp to your liking.
- Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Preheating helps ensure even crisping and faster cooking.
- If your tots already contain oil, skip the spray — they’ll crisp up well on their own.
- Shake or flip halfway through cooking for even browning.
- For extra-crispy tots, cook 2–3 minutes longer, watching closely near the end.
- Try topping with melted cheese, bacon bits, or scallions for loaded tots!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8–10 tots)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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