Frozen Tater Tots in Air Fryer

Air fryer frozen tater tots! Learn how to reheat these frozen tater tots in the air fryer. Serve them as a complete meal or as a snack with any sauce you like. A simple breakfast for the family.

Tater tots are another version of hash browns. They are made with potatoes which are grated, seasoned, and made into small balls. The only difference is the shape: hash browns are shaped into patties (triangles or rectangles), while tater tots are small balls and are deep-fried.

This quick, easy method produces perfect, crispy tater tots every time. Tater tots are delicious and ready in ten (10) minutes with a crisp, golden-brown finish.

You will love cooking them in the air fryer because they cook evenly and are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe

Tater tots are super quick and easy to make from frozen. You do not need oil to cook these frozen grated tater tots because they are pre-cooked with oil. You can buy tater tots from supermarkets or stores near you.

What you will need

Frozen tater tots

Salt and black pepper to taste (Optional)

Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time depends a whether your air fryer is preheated. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes, then increase it as needed to cook the food evenly.

Reheat Tater Tots in Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes at 200C/400F.

Pour the frozen tater tots into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes. Shake basket after 5 minutes and continue to air fry for another 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Bring out from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy!

How to Store Tater Tots

We don't recommend storing already cooked tots because they won't taste as great as they should. If for any reason you have leftovers, put them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Recipe

Tips

• The cooking time for frozen tater tots may vary a bit depending on the thickness, and your air fryer brand.
• We recommend pre-heating the air fryer when making frozen foods because it will give the food a good head start.
• There’s no need to thaw these tater tots before air frying.
• Ensure the tater tots do not overlap.
• Sprinkle some salt and black pepper after cooking.

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