Description
This Air Fryer Tater Tots recipe offers a quick and easy way to make crispy, flavorful tater tots that are perfect as a side dish or snack. Coated with a blend of garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and optional olive oil, these tots come out golden and delicious without the need for deep frying.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and optimal crispiness.
- Season tater tots: In a mixing bowl, toss the frozen tater tots with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the seasoned tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow hot air to circulate evenly around the tots.
- Cook tater tots: Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping on all sides.
- Check crispiness: After 15 minutes, check the tater tots for your desired level of crispiness. If needed, cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious snack or side dish.
Notes
- No need to thaw the tater tots before cooking; cook them straight from frozen for best results.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese or seasoning salt on the tater tots right after cooking while they are still hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
