Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots (From Frozen)
This easy recipe for Air Fryer Tater Tots shows you exactly how long to cook frozen tater tots in the air fryer or Ninja Foodi! Made without excess oil, the air fried tater tots are a healthy alternative to deep fried making it the best quick and easy snack!
Cooking frozen tater tots in the air fryer is the BEST way to make this quick and easy snack or side dish!
These crispy potatoes cook up lightning fast (15 minutes or less), thanks to super-charged hot air that browns them beautifully without a drop of oil making it a more healthy alternative when compared to deep frying. Plus, cleanup’s a breeze compared to scrubbing oily pans!
🥔What Are The Best Frozen Tater Tots?
- Ore-Ida the original inventors of tater tots
- Season’s Choice brand at Aldi
- Great Value Brand at Walmart
- Trader Joe’s Tater Tots
- Alexia Brand
- Simple Truth Brand
📖How To Air Fry Frozen Tater Tots (Cooking Chart)
| Temp (°F) | Time (mins) | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | 15-18 | Shake frozen tots, preheat, air fry in single layer, shake halfway. |
| 375 | 12-15 | Shake frozen tots, preheat, air fry in single layer, shake halfway. |
| 400 | 10-12 | Shake frozen tots, preheat, air fry in single layer, shake halfway. |
How long it takes to cook frozen tater tots in air fryer depends on the temperature and the size of the air fryer. Use the chart above as a guideline. If you need more time to make them crispy, add 2-3 minutes of cooking time as needed.
🥷🏻Ninja Foodi Tater Tots
The Ninja Foodi Air Fryer is a game-changer for frozen tater tots – and everything else you can imagine. This countertop powerhouse is more than just an air fryer – it’s a multi-cooker that roasts, bakes, dehydrates, and even steams, all while using up to 75% less oil than traditional frying methods. When cooking tater tots in Ninja air fryer, start using the air crisp setting at 400F for 12-15 minutes.
👩🏻🍳Chef’s Expert Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer! Allow a bit of space in between each tater tot to create air flow to keep them from steaming.
- Shake halfway. For even cooking and crisping, shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time or flip with a spatula.
- Make them extra crispy. If you like extra crispy tater tots, coat them in a light layer of cooking oil before adding to the air fryer. Use a neutral healthy oil good for the air fryer like avocado or refined coconut oil.
- Season for flavor. To get the most out of your tater tots, try seasoning them halfway through with your favorite blend. Popular tater tot seasonings are classic salt and pepper, garlic parmesan, smoked paprika, dry ranch seasoning, or buffalo seasoning.
- How to reheat tater tots in the air fryer: If you have leftover tater tots, they can easily be reheated in the air fryer. Simply preheat your air fryer to 375°F, then toss leftover tots in the basket and air fry for 3-5 minutes until crispy and heated through.
🥔More Air Fryer Potato Recipes
- Air Fryer Whole Sweet Potato
- Air Fryer Hash Browns
- Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
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Air Fryer Tater Tots
Equipment
- air fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 16 oz Frozen Tater Tots
- 1-2 tsp Your Favorite Seasoning OPTIONAL
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Add your tater tots to the air fryer basket. They can overlap, but make sure they are not 2-3 layers high to ensure even cooking.
- OPTIONAL: For extra crispy tater tots, spray with a light coating of cooking oil. If you're adding seasonings, toss with dried seasonings after coating with oil.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes making sure to flip and shake the basket to evenly distribute every 5-7 minutes or halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked and crispy, toss in a bowl with your favorite seasoning.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces
Video
Notes
| Temp (°F) | Time (mins) | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | 15-18 | Shake frozen tots, preheat, air fry in single layer, shake halfway. |
| 375 | 12-15 | Shake frozen tots, preheat, air fry in single layer, shake halfway. |
| 400 | 10-12 | Shake frozen tots, preheat, air fry in single layer, shake halfway. |
