Name: Air Fryer Tater Tots
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Frozen tater tots; Cooking spray; Salt; Seasonings as desired:

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Air Fryer Tater Tots

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Tater Tots

Frozen tater totsI find that half of a standard sized bag fits perfectly into my air fryer- roughly 16 oz total

Cooking spray

Saltas desired

Seasonings as desired: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, etc

Instructions

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Instructions

Pre-heat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.

Place the tater tots in the basket of the air fryer and spray to coat with cooking spray. Toss gently and spray on the other side.

Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.

ENJOY!

Notes

I also tested this at 400 degrees for 10 minutes and it worked well but I find that they get crispier cooked at a lower temperature for a little longer.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Don't Skip the Preheat 🌡️
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes before adding tater tots to ensure maximum crispiness and even browning from the first minute.
Single Layer is Non-Negotiable 📍
Arrange tater tots in a single layer without overlapping—this allows hot air to circulate completely around each tot for uniform golden crispiness.
Season Strategically with Spray 🧂
Lightly mist tater tots with cooking spray before seasoning to help salt and spices adhere better, creating more flavorful, crispy exteriors.
Shake Mid-Cook for Perfection ✨
Shake the basket or flip tater tots halfway through the 15-minute cook time to ensure every side gets equally crispy and golden brown.
Season Immediately After Cooking 🎯
Add any final seasonings, spices, or specialty salts right when tater tots exit the air fryer while they're still hot—they'll stick better and flavor more intensely.