Cook up some tasty Tater Tots in the Air Fryer for a crispy snack!

When it comes to making quick snacks or appetizers, the air fryer is one of the best appliances around. For an easy appetizer, try this recipe for frozen tater tots. They come out crunchy and perfectly dippable every time!

Air Fryer Tater Tots on a plate with ketchup

Favorite Quick Appetizer

Frozen Tater Tots in a bag with an air fryer basket

Ingredients & Variations

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? Try adding small cups of dip, dressing, and sauce to the platter. Try barbecue sauce, ketchup, or honey mustard dip.

Tater Tots in an Air Fryer Basket

How to Cook Tater Tots in the Air Fryer

It’s super easy to make this two-ingredient favorite:

  1. Place frozen tater tots in a single layer in the preheated air fryer.
  2. Cook (as per the recipe below) shaking the basket once during the cooking time.

Season and serve.

A plate of Air Fryer Tater Tots

Tips for Crispy 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!
  • Follow the cooking time and temperature given in the recipe for the best results.
  • Reheat tater tots in the air fryer at the same temperature. They may only need a few minutes, so watch carefully to ensure they don’t burn.

Best Air Fryer Appetizers

Air Fryer Tater Tots on a plate with ketchup
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Air Fryer Tater Tots (from frozen)

Crispy air fryer tater tots are the perfect side or snack.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

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

Reheat tater tots in the air fryer at the same temperature for only a few minutes. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American

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