Air fryer tater tots cooked from frozen are the perfect crispy snack!
For an easy appetizer, snack, or side dish, try this recipe for frozen tater tots. They come out crunchy and perfectly dippable every time!
For quick snacks and appetizers, the air fryer is one of the best appliances.
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Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Air frying tater tots ensure they have a crispy exterior and fluffy insides.
- Whether these are made with a Corsori, XL Ninja, or Nuwave Air Fryer these tots are cooked at the perfect time & temperature to ensure perfect tater tots every time.
- These are quicker in the air fryer than baking in the oven.
- Frozen tater tots in the air fryer are perfectly dippable.
- Tater tots are great for getting the party started with their crispy crunch!
![It won't take long to have these frozen tater tots in the air fryer ready for serving as a snack or as an appetizer. The right temp for the air fryer is what makes this recipe such a success. Simply open the bag of tots, toss it in the air fryer, and cook for a short time. Crispy and warm tater tots will be ready for serving in no time at all! #frozentatertotsintheairfryer #airfryertatertots #tatertotsintheairfryer #everythingairfryer Frozen Tater Tots in a bag with an air fryer basket](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Air-Frye-Tater-Tots-EverythingAirFryer1-1024x683.jpg)
Easy Ingredients
TATER TOTS: Any brand is fine, even homemade tater tots or broccoli tots can be used. Just be sure to cook them from frozen, and make them in single-layer batches.
SEASONING SALT: This recipe calls for simple seasoning salt to add flavor, allowing the chef to dream up endless possibilities. Add some taco seasoning, chili powder, Greek seasoning, Ranch dressing mix, or parmesan cheese crumbs for a fun change of flavor.
EXTRAS Why not make a loaded version with bacon and melted cheese on top? Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Try guacamole, salsa, barbecue sauce, ketchup, or honey mustard dip.
![Frozen tater tots in the air fryer are a quick and easy snack or appetizer that the whole family will love. So heat up that Ninja or Corsiri air fryer, open the bag of tots, and get ready for a warm and crispy meal. In a short time, these tots will be ready for dipping and devouring! #frozentatertotsintheairfryer #airfryertatertots #tatertotsintheairfryer #everythingairfryer Tater Tots in an Air Fryer Basket](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Air-Frye-Tater-Tots-EverythingAirFryer2.jpg)
How to Cook Frozen Tater Tots in the Air Fryer
It’s super easy to make this two-ingredient favorite!
- Place frozen tater tots in a single layer in the preheated air fryer.
- Cook (per recipe below) shaking the basket once during the cooking time.
Season and serve with other frozen appetizers, like frozen mozzarella sticks or air fryer cauliflower wings! Or serve alongside some family favorites like air fryer pizza or hot dogs.
![Serve these frozen tater tots in the air fryer for a snack or appetizer that everyone will love. All it takes to make this recipe is a bag of tater tots and a handy air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to the correct temp, open the bag of tots, and lay them out in the air fryer basket. In a short amount of time, they will be ready for devouring. #frozentatertotsintheairfryer #airfryertatertots #tatertotsintheairfryer #everythingairfryer A plate of Air Fryer Tater Tots](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Air-Frye-Tater-Tots-EverythingAirFryer4-1024x683.jpg)
Leftover Tater Tots
- Cook directly from frozen. Make sure the tater tots do not defrost before cooking, or they may not cook up as crispy and crunchy!
- Store leftover tater tots in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at the same temperature. They may only need a few minutes, so watch carefully to ensure they don’t burn.
Favorite Air Fryer Appetizers
Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tater tots frozen
- seasoning salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place tater tots in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-14 minutes shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Season with salt to taste and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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