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Air Fryer Tater Tots

Crispy, golden tater tots made in the air fryer for a healthier and delicious snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots Provides the core crispy, fluffy goodness.
  • to taste teaspoon salt Enhances the natural flavors of tater tots.
  • as needed spray neutral flavored spray oil Helps achieve a perfect golden brown, crispy texture.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with neutral-flavored spray oil.
  3. Place frozen tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  4. Lightly spray the tops of the tater tots with oil.
  5. Sprinkle salt onto the tater tots to enhance flavor.
  6. Cook the tater tots for 5 minutes initially.
  7. Shake the basket to ensure even cooking and browning.
  8. Return the basket to the air fryer for an additional 3 minutes.
  9. Continue shaking the basket every 3 to 5 minutes until the desired crispiness is reached.
  10. Once crispy, remove the tater tots from the air fryer and serve hot.

Notes

For better seasoning, consider preheating the air fryer and lightly spraying the tater tots before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for the perfect crunch.