Air fryer tater tots are the bomb! Add cheese to the top and they’re a crunchy snack or side dish your family will ask for over and over again. Make in your Cosori or Ninja Foodi for crispy bites of goodness. Show Ready for some crispy air fryer tater tots??!! Smothered with cheese and a drizzle of ketchup, they’re a great easy air fryer recipe. Let me show you how to make these in your fancy kitchen gadget. This post has been sponsored by Albertsons. (originally published 4/19, affiliate links present) I bet you remember these babies from your childhood. Whether they were served alone as a quick snack, or a side dish with meatloaf they are just so yummy. Everyone loves them. THIS is the new way to cook them though that is WAY better than in the oven y’all. NO more need during the hot summertime to heat up your entire house to enjoy these. Not only does an enclosed hot air machine cook quicker but they are better, like at a restaurant crunchy. If you love air fryer recipes too, here are some resources to start with:
Ninja Foodi Tater TotsYou may have used these to make our ground beef tater tot recipe that is kinda’ like a casserole with cheese and everything. That one is a bit heavy to make it often, but plain alongside protein for dinner we like to pair these for dinner quite a bit. Ok so where to find these babies. In the freezer section of course! Occasionally you can find seasoned, these are plain. When shopping see if it is that time of year where you collect these fun game pieces you see here. Or you can play MONOPOLY online! If you have the Albertsons like I do, it will remind you that there’s still time to play! Here’s a peek at our game board. I’m pretty close to getting $100 in cash or a $50 grocery gift card. Cross your fingers for me. 😉 Ore Ida Tater Tots Air FryerIf you do get a chance to grab some of these at the store you’re in for a treat. Not only will you have a killer after school snack, but let them play this game too.
How long does it take to cook tater tots in an air fryer? If making the entire frozen bag: Total of 15 minutes. Half bag: Total of 10 minutes. or so. You will want to shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes for best results. Cook until as crunchy as you’d like! Can I cook frozen tater tots in air fryer? YES, this is what we’re talking about today. I have never let them defrost first and I wouldn’t recommend that at all. If you do the end result won’t be as crispy as you’d like them. How do you cook frozen tater tots?In the oven you just spread them out on a sheet pan and bake. Directions for that is on the bag. If you use your hot air machine you’ll have better results though! Just 15 min. to perfection is what you’re looking at here. It is always best to keep in a single layer so they get really crunchy but you can air fry the whole bag at once. Air fryer frozen tater totsIt’s easier than you think and there’s NO need to heat up your oven to do so. Handy tip to have when the summertime hits and you aren’t about to heat up your house! 😉 Time needed: 15 minutes. Ninja air fryer tater tots
There are tons of different brands who make these too. I personally love these because they created them originally and the outside is crispier than others I have tried. Do you need to preheat your air fryer?It is not a complete game changer if you forget. The biggest difference is for one it will take a bit longer since you have to take in the time to heat to temp. Another is that it may not get your foods as crunchy. If you think about it as it heats your food will defrost, get softer, then crisp. Waiting 5 minutes for it to come to the temperature you want it is best to get the outer texture you ultimately desire. Period.
Frozen tater tots in air fryerDifferent brands have various configurations, this is ours with an air fryer lid that closes on the top. It is the Ninja Foodi brand but we have used our AirWave and Cosori to make these too. The shape of the bin is generally different, the biggest difference is how much you can fit basically. Tater Tots in Air FryerTips to making the crispiest tater tots in air fryer are here. You never want this food to get soft at all, that is a no go in our world and likely yours as well.
Of course you usually want ketchup for sure but other dips are fun as well. If you have kids let them have a few on their plate for a “fun meal” = which means it will taste better. 😉 Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Tater TotsHere is 1/2 a bag done and ready to enjoy! What if you want cheesy tater tots?
Remember to drizzle some Heinz Tomato Ketchup on top for the ultimate snack. How to Make Air Fryer Tater Tots
When you don’t have time to make homemade french fries these are great! Air fryer pickles are great too served with tots and this fry sauce recipe! We have frozen french fries air fryer and frozen chicken strips in air fryer instructions here too!
No convection oven needed, just your air fryer! Be sure when you check out make sure to grab your game board and game pieces too!! What have you won so far?? Air Fryer Tater TotsNinja Foodi Air fryer tater tots are the bomb! Add cheese to the top and they're a crunchy snack or side dish your family will ask again. Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack Cuisine American Keyword air fryer, baked potatoes, side dish, snack, tater tots Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Servings 6 Calories 331kcal
Nutrition Facts Air Fryer Tater Tots Amount Per Serving (3 oz) Calories 331 Calories from Fat 135 % Daily Value* Fat 15g23% Saturated Fat 4g25% Cholesterol 11mg4% Sodium 916mg40% Potassium 474mg14% Carbohydrates 43g14% Fiber 2g8% Sugar 4g4% Protein 6g12% Vitamin A 195IU4% Vitamin C 12.1mg15% Calcium 94mg9% Iron 0.9mg5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. |