Master the Art of Air Frying: Learn How to Cook Perfect Tater Tots in Your Air Fryer

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you! If you’re like me, you love a good tater tot. But what if I told you that you could make them even better by air frying them? That’s right, air fried tater tots are a thing, and they’re amazing! They’re so easy to make, and the results are fantastic. You’re going to love them!

How To Air Fryer Tater Tots

Air fryers: They’re all about chicken wings and fries, right? Or maybe the occasional baked potato or reheated slice of pizza?

Wrong! Don’t limit your air fryer to simple cooking and reheating chores. The fryer is an incredibly versatile cooking tool, one you can use to make a cake, cheesecake, cookies, and pizza, as well as brown nuts (and make toasted sugar).

You can also use your air fryer to make tater tots, those much-loved potato nuggets that are a staple of school lunch trays and backyard barbecues. Here are three easy ways to do it.

1. Basic Air Fryer Tater Tots

Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add a single layer of tater tots to the air fryer basket.

Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

Cook until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

2. Seasoned Air Fryer Tater Tots

Before cooking, toss the tater tots with your favorite seasonings.

Try out a new flavor combination each time you make them!

Some ideas to get you started:

– Garlic powder and onion powder

– Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning

– Cumin and chili powder

– Shredded cheese and bacon bits

3. Stuffed Air Fryer Tater Tots

Cut a small hole in the center of each tater tot.

Scoop out the inside of the tater tot, leaving a thin shell.

Stuff the tater tot with your favorite fillings.

What Are The Benefits Of Air Frying Tater Tots?

• Air frying tater tots reduces the amount of oil and fat used in the cooking process
• Air frying tater tots results in a crispier exterior and a fluffier interior
• Air frying tater tots is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious snack or side dish
• Air frying tater tots is a fun and unique way to cook tater tots

How Does An Air Fryer Cook Tater Tots Differently From A Traditional Oven?

Air fryers use convection heat, which is simply circulating hot air around your food. This circulates air that is both hot and dry, which is very different from the environment inside an oven. The hot air cooks the outside of the food, and the dry air pulls moisture from the inside of the food.

The result is a crispier outside, and a dryer interior. If you don’t like the extra crispy texture of air fryer tater tots, you can always pop them in the oven. They won’t be as crispy, but they will still be delicious.

Air fryers also cook food faster than traditional ovens. This is because they use less heat than an oven, and they cook food in a smaller space. Because of this, the food is cooked more evenly, and it is less likely to burn.

If you are looking for a new way to cook tater tots, or if you just want to try something different, give air frying a try. You may be surprised at how much you like it.

What Temperature Should You Set Your Air Fryer To Cook Tater Tots?

Tater tots can be cooked in an air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes. It’s best to cook them in a single layer so that they cook evenly. If you’re cooking a large amount of tater tots, you may need to cook them in multiple batches.

To get the best results, it’s important to make sure that the tater tots are evenly spread out in the air fryer and that they are cooked for the recommended amount of time. If you’re not sure whether the tater tots are cooked through, you can check their internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure that the tater tots are cooked through.

If you’re cooking tater tots in an air fryer for the first time, it’s a good idea to start with the recommended cooking temperature and time and then adjust the cooking time as needed based on the results.

How Long Should You Cook Tater Tots In An Air Fryer?

Tater tots are a delicious and easy side dish to make in an air fryer. They are best cooked at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. If you cook them for longer than that, they will be overdone and dry. You can also cook them at a lower temperature for a longer time, but they may not be as crispy. It’s best to keep an eye on them and check their doneness frequently so that you can remove them from the air fryer when they are golden brown and crispy.

Here are a few tips for cooking tater tots in an air fryer:

– Make sure to use a single layer of tots in your air fryer. If you try to cook too many at once, they will not cook evenly and may not be as crispy.

– Be sure to shake the air fryer basket frequently to ensure even cooking.

What Are Some Tips For Getting Crispy Tater Tots In An Air Fryer?

Tater tots are a guilty pleasure for many people, but they can be tricky to cook well. If you want to make crispy tater tots in an air fryer, there are a few things you can do.

First, make sure that your tater tots are fresh. If they are old, they may not cook as well in the air fryer. Second, preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the tater tots. This will help them cook more evenly. Third, cook the tater tots in a single layer, so that they have enough room to get crispy. Fourth, flip the tater tots over halfway through cooking, so that both sides get crispy. Finally, let the tater tots cool for a few minutes before serving, so that they can crisp up even more.

With these tips, you should be able to make crispy tater tots in your air fryer. Enjoy!

Recommendations

Once you try tater tots in the air fryer, you’ll never go back to cooking them any other way! The hot, crispy, crunchy outside and the soft, fluffy inside make them a perfect addition to any meal. Plus, they’re so easy to make! Simply toss them in the air fryer with a little olive oil or avocado oil, and cook for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. You can also add any spices or seasonings you like.