Air fryer tater tots are perfectly crisp without any of the greasiness of deep fried tater tots. I actually think cooking frozen tater tots in the air fryer come out with an even better texture than any I’ve had in a restaurant. With this method you’ll have the perfect appetizer or side in less than 20 minutes.
How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots
1. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F, if yours requires preheating
2. Cook for about 16-18 minutes. Toss tater tots every 5-6 minutes. Adjust cook time as needed for desired crispness.
Air fryer tater tots are perfectly crisp without any of the greasiness of deep fried tater tots. I actually think cooking frozen tater tots in the air fryer come out with an even better texture than any I’ve had in a restaurant. With this method you’ll have the perfect appetizer or side in less than 20 minutes.
What Air Fryer Did I Use?
I used the air crisping setting on my Ninja Foodi Deluxe to cook these. I think this appliance very easy to use and all of the 8 settings create amazing results.
Recommended Seasonings, Toppings, and Dipping Sauces to Try on Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots
Honestly, these are so good they don’t really need any extra seasoning, but sometimes it’s nice to mix up the flavors. Try these options below for some extra flavor!
Seasonings:
- Garlic Parmesan: 1 tbsp grated parmesan and 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, dash of salt
- Spicy: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/8 tsp garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Topping:
- Chives
- Cheese
- Tomato
- Onion
- Bacon, pulled pork, ground beef, or shredded chicken
- Black beans
Sauces:
- Ketchup
- Siracha or Hot Sauce
- Salsa and Guacamole
- Barbecue sauce
- Garlic Aioli
- Queso
Cook tater tots at 390 degrees F for about 16-19 minutes, depending on how crisp you like them. Toss occasionally.
Tater tots are delicious served with seasonings like Cajun, parmesan garlic blend, or simple salt and pepper. You can also serve toppings on tater tots like onions, cheese, bacon, or queso. See above for a full list of recommended seasonings, toppings, and dipping sauces for tater tots.
Make sure to toss the air fryer basket of tater tots regularly to ensure they get crispy. The air needs to move about them to evenly cook and make them crispy. If you’re doing a big batch of tater tots, consider doing them at separate times to allow more space for air flow.
Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Description
Air fryer tater tots are perfectly crisp without any added oil or cooking spray. Cooking frozen tater tots in air fryer is easy and ready in under 20 minutes. Serve with your dipping sauce of choice.
Ingredients
1 lb of frozen tater tots
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F, if yours requires it
2. Cook tater tots at 390 degrees F for about 16-19 minutes, depending on desired crispness. Toss in basket 2-3 times during cooking.
Notes
- Adjust amount of tater tots to meet your needs for serving size
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 19