Air Fryer Tater Tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Make crispy, golden air fryer tater tots quickly and easily from frozen or homemade dough. This guide covers cooking times and tips to get perfectly crunchy tater tots every time with minimal oil and fuss.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen tater tots or homemade tots prepared ahead
• Optional: Cooking spray or 1–2 tablespoons oil for homemade tots
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Frozen Tater Tots:
2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
3. Place frozen tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket to avoid overcrowding.
4. Lightly spray with cooking spray if desired.
5. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking basket or flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping.
6. Check for desired crispiness, cooking a few minutes extra if needed. Season with salt and serve.
7. Homemade Tater Tots:
8. Prepare potato tots from grated boiled potatoes mixed with seasonings and binding (cornstarch or egg). Form into small cylinders.
9. Lightly coat tots with oil and place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
10. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, shaking or flipping every 5 minutes for even cooking.
11. Remove when golden, crispy, and cooked through. Season and serve.