Why We Love Tater Tots In The Air Fryer
Seriously, who doesn’t love a basket of hot and crunchy tater tots?! This classic kid-friendly – and inner-child friendly – snack and side dish is always a winner. Speaking of winners, this Air Fryer Tater Tots recipe is hands-down going to be your favorite cooking method for all things “fried.” Although frozen tater tots are great baked in the oven, they are even crispier and faster to make in the air fryer! Plus, you can season them with any sort of salt a seasoning blend. So it’s an easy recipe to customize the flavors for your meal!
3 Ingredients You Need
Frozen tater tots – no need to thaw! Olive oil – or canola, avocado, or grapeseed oil Seasonings – your choice, see suggestions below
Seasoning Suggestions
You can certainly choose to not season the frozen tater tots before air frying. No judgment here! If you do want to add some pep to the tots, there is really no limit to the different seasoning blends you can use! Here are a few ideas to get you going:
Lemon pepper seasoning – a slightly sour and bold blend, great to pair with fish main dishes Old Bay – everyone’s favorite seafood spice blend Tajin – a classic Mexican spice blend that is made with lime and peppers Creole or blackened seasoning – for a slightly spicy batch of tater tots Adobo seasoning – gives the snacks a savory, almost smoky flavor Ranch seasoning – from the classic packet we all know and love
Or any Montreal salted seasoning blend!
How to Cook Tater Tots in Air Fryer
First, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Set out a mixing bowl. Place the frozen tater tots in the bowl, and drizzle olive oil over the top. Toss well. Then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of your favorite salted seasoning blend. Toss again to coat in seasoning. Spread the tater tots across the bottom of the air fryer basket in an even layer. Be careful that they do not overlap! Air fry for 6 minutes. Then gently shake the basket, and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes. When they are perfectly golden and crunchy, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the tater tots in a warming drawer or the oven on low heat if making multiple batches.
What to Serve with Seasoned Tater Tots
Air Fryer Tater Tots are delicious to enjoy with ketchup or barbecue sauce. Or match the dipping sauce with your seasoning blend for a more “elevated” snack or side dish. A few of our favorite sauces include:
Southern Comeback Sauce Magic Aioli Best Easy Remoulade Tzatziki Sauce Spicy Mustard Seafood Sauce
Enjoy on their own for a snack, or as a side with classic American comfort foods! Serve alongside hamburgers, hot dogs, shrimp rolls, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Or go all in on the fried food-stravaganza! Pair with chicken nuggets or fried fish fillets or sticks.
Looking for More Easy Air Fryer Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips Homemade Onion Rings in Air Fryer Halloumi Fries (Air Fryer or Baked) Air Fryer Okra (Fries and Breaded) Crispy Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
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