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Air Fryer Tater Tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots are a fun, kid-friendly, healthier version of the fast-food favorite.
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 204kcal

Ingredients

Air Fryer Tater Tots Ingredients:

  • 6 large potatoes or 8 medium, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt

Instructions

How To Make Tater Tots in Air Fryer:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  • Boil the potatoes till they are about half cooked and then plunge them into a cold water bath to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
  • Using a box shredder, shred the cooled potatoes into a large bowl, then squeeze out any excess water.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and combine. Then form the mixture into individual tater tots (I was able to make about 20).
  • Place half of the homemade tater tots into the air fryer basket (making sure they don’t touch) and cook for 18-20 minutes till golden brown. Turn the tots twice during cooking so that they brown evenly.
  • Remove the tater tots and keep warm, then repeat steps to make the remaining air fryer tater tots.
  • Serve your air fryer tater tots with a side of vegan ranch dressing or tomato sauce for dipping.

Homemade Tater Tots In The Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C / fan-assisted 180 degrees C / gas 6.
  • Boil the potatoes till they are about half cooked and then plunge them into a cold water bath to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
  • Using a box shredder, shred the cooled potatoes into a large bowl, then squeeze out any excess water.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and combine. Then form the mixture into individual tater tots (I was able to make about 20).
  • Place formed tater tots on a baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes till golden brown.
  • Serve your homemade tater tots with a side of vegan ranch dressing or tomato sauce for dipping.

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Notes

  • Opt for starchy potatoes like russet potatoes for the best texture. They'll give you that fluffy interior and crispy exterior we all love in tater tots.
  • After grating the potatoes, squeeze out excess moisture. 
  • Try to keep your tater tots the same size so they will cook evenly and at the same rate.
  • Don't skimp on the seasonings. 
  • Be sure to preheat the air fryer. 
  • Toss or gently shake the air fried tater tots during cooking so they cook evenly.
  • For the best results, cook the tater tots in a single layer in the Air Fryer with space around them so the hot air can circulate.
  • These are best served immediately.
  • Depending on the size you make, this recipe will give you about 20 tots.
  • If you do want these really crispy you can spray them with some cooking spray or avocado oil. You can also cook them for a few extra minutes. 
  • 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.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
  • There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 1328mg | Fiber: 8g | Vitamin C: 36.4mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 10.5mg