Frozen Tater Tots in Air Fryer

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Make Frozen Tater Tots in the Air Fryer as a quick side on busy weeknights. Crispier than the oven and ready in a fraction of the time!

Servings:

Prep Time3

Cook Time12

Total Time15

PREHEAT AIR FRYER: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
PREP BASKET: Lightly coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or avocado oil spray.
ADD TATER TOTS: Arrange 1 pound frozen tater tots in a single layer in the basket. Do not overcrowd.
AIR FRY: Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. Gently shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
CRISP: Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or longer in 2 to 3 minute increments for extra crispiness.
SEASON AND SERVE: Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper while hot. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Do Not Crowd: Overlapping tater tots will steam instead of crisp.

Extra Crispy Tip: Add additional cook time in small increments until golden brown.

Best Brand: Ore-Ida golden tater tots are reliable and cook evenly.

Storage: Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Reheating: Reheat in a 375°F air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp again.

Air Fryer Size: This recipe was tested in a 5.8-quart air fryer. Adjust cook time slightly if using a smaller or larger model.

3 to 4 quart air fryer: Cook 12 to 14 minutes total. Work in smaller batches for best crisping.

5 to 6 quart air fryer (most common): Cook 12 minutes total as written, shaking halfway.

7 quart or larger air fryer: Cook 10 to 12 minutes total. Larger baskets circulate more air, so food may cook slightly faster.

Oven-style air fryer (tray model): Cook 12 to 15 minutes and rotate trays halfway through for even browning.