Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots

Tater tots are a true family favorite, and making frozen tater tots in their fryer is quick, easy and they turn out perfect every time! Thanks to the air fryer, you can say goodbye to those soggy or undercooked tots that you get when baking in the oven.

Yeap, air fryer frozen tater tots are a total game-changer! In under 30 minutes, you can enjoy expertly cooked frozen tater tots in air fryer. We’re talking tater tots that are golden brown and crispy, crunchy on the outside.

The insides are perfectly cooked pillows of potato perfection. The salty coating makes you want to come back for more. #airfryerforthewin

Like these Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers and Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers, and Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries, and family friendly Frozen Hash Browns In Air Fryer, not only is it incredibly simple to make frozen tater tots in air fryer, but they are such a versatile and affordable snack or side. They are perfect for dipping and dunking, so I love to serve them as a side dish or fix them as a game-day snack. 

Why Make This Recipe

• Easy – You can make tater tots in air fryer in under 30 minutes with just 3 ingredients. 
• Healthy – Air frying uses much less oil than deep frying so these are healthier for you. 
• Tasty – Tater tots are tasty and so different from standard french fries. 
• Perfect For Crowds – Make several batches and serve them at a party or for game day. 

Ingredient Notes

• Frozen Tater Tots – Find these in the freezer section of your grocery store. 
• Olive Oil Spray – The key to golden, crispy tater tots. You can also use a low calorie cooking spray.
• Salt – Season with salt for the best flavor. 

Ready to make air fryer frozen tater tots? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Cook Frozen Tater Tots In Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.
2. Place frozen tater tots in a single later inside thew air fryer basket, lightly spray with oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking time.
4. Increase the air fryer temperature to 400F / 204C and air fry for 3-5 minutes or until crisped up to your liking.
5. Remove from air fryer, serve and enjoy!

Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.

Expert Tips 

• A spritz of oil or cooking spray is key to getting golden air fryer tater tots.
• For super flavorful tots, don’t skimp on the salt.
• For a smaller air fryer basket, you may need to cook in batches. 
• Shake the tater tots halfway through cooking to cook evenly.
• For extra crispy tot, be sure to increase the heat at the end. 
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. 

Delicious Variations

• Add Seasonings – Sprinkle the tots with your garlic powder, ranch powder, or your favorite seasoning blend. 
• Top It Off – Top these tater tots with chili, melted cheese, bacon, green onions and jalapenos. 
• Dip ‘Em – We love to dip tater tots! Here are a few suggestions:
  • Ketchup
  • Mayonnaise
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Yum Yum Sauce
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Pesto Aioli
  • Chipotle Aioli
  • Chili

Prep And Storage

• Prep Ahead – No prep necessary! Go from freezer to air fryer to table in 20 minutes. 
• Store – Leftover tots can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat the tots in the air fryer at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C until crispy and warmed through.
• Freeze – Refreezing thawed and cooked tater tots is not recommended. 

FAQs

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• Or check out my list of all Air Fryer Frozen Foods.

Serving Suggestions

• Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders.
• Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders.
• Juicy Air Fried Burgers.
• Air Fryer Hot Dogs.
• Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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