Air Fryer Tater Tots

Whip up a batch of air fryer tater tots and bring back childhood memories with every crispy, crunchy bite. Forget soggy, half-baked tots from your oven!

With the air fryer, they turn out deliciously golden every time. This speedy and straightforward method guarantees crowd-pleasing results.

Ingredients:

Frozen tater tots Cooking spray Salt Other seasoning as desired See Recipe

Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Add the tots to the air fryer, and coat with cooking spray.

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Season as desired and toss to coat.

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Cook for 15 minutes on 400°F.

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Tossing every 5-8 minutes so the tots brown evenly.

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Continue cooking for longer for crispier tots.

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