Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pound tater tots (half of a 32-ounce bag)
- Olive oil spray or avocado oil spray (choose a spray without propellants)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer:
- Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Basket:
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil or avocado oil spray. If you don’t have a spray, lightly dab a paper towel with oil and grease the basket.
- Cook the Tater Tots:
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch for maximum crispiness.
- Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket gently halfway through to ensure even cooking. Avoid crushing the tater tots.
- For extra crispiness, continue cooking in additional 2-3 minute increments until you achieve your desired level of crunch.
- Season and Serve:
- Season the tater tots with salt and pepper to taste after cooking. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauces.
Recommended Dipping Sauces:
- Ketchup, barbeque sauce, ranch dressing, sriracha, sour cream with fresh chives, french onion dip, cheese sauce.
Tips for Crispy Tater Tots:
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to avoid soggy spots.
- Ore-Ida is a highly recommended brand for quality tater tots.
- Air frying tater tots makes them healthier due to less oil usage and offers ease and quickness, making them a perfect side or appetizer.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve these as a snack with various dipping sauces or as a side with classics like cheeseburgers and hot dogs.
Note: This recipe is tailored for a Cosori air fryer, 5.8 quart. Adjust cooking times based on the size of your air fryer and the amount of tater tots used. Always start with shorter cooking times and check frequently to avoid overcooking.
