Tater Tots are irresistible that’s why I stack my freezer with bags of Tater Tots all the time. They are crisp and crunchy from the outside and soft from the inside. Tater Tots can be cooked using the deep-fried method as well as the air-fried method. Air-Fried Tater Tots are more healthy than deep-fried ones because they don’t contain oil.
You can make Tater Tots in the air fryer within a few mins. We know that it’s easy to cook Tater Tots in an air fryer, but most people don’t know how long to air fry tater tots?
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How Long to Cook Tater Tots in Air Fryer?
If you are cooking Tater Tots in Air Fryer, you have to cook it for 12 mins. at 400°F/205°C. Make sure to shake them every 4 mins. to cook evenly. There are some factors that may affect the cooking of Tater tots. They all vary in size, thickness, and sometimes coating as well.
If your air fryer is small in size, cook Tater Tots in batches. If you are using a smaller air fryer, then you should cook 1 pound tots without overcrowding the fryer basket. The more you fill the basket, the more you will have to shake the basket to cook them evenly.
On the other hand, you are using a large-size air fryer, you shouldn’t fill it more than 1/2 full. Air Fryers may vary from brand to brand and their heating capacity also varies. So, recommended time or temperature also may vary.
How Long to Cook Frozen Tater Tots in Air Fryer?
Frozen Tater Tots can be cooked in the air fryer. The best part is you don’t need to add oil to make them crispy. If you do so, they will have a deep-fried texture. This is not the reason you choose to cook in the air fryer. So, cook them without adding oil. It doesn’t take much time to cook in the air fryer. You have to cook Frozen Tater Tots in the air fryer for 5-8 mins. at 400°F/205°C.
Tip to Cook Frozen Tater Tots in Air Fryer:
- Don’t thaw the frozen Tater Tots. Cook them directly without adding oil.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket and shake or turn the tots when needed.
- Remember to set the timer to shake or turn the tots.
- If you are using a large air fryer than usual, tots will cook fast.
How do I serve with Tater Tots?
Tator Tots can be served as a side dish as well as a snack. You can serve them with ketchup, mustard, cheese sauce, and any of your favorite dips. This is one of the easiest dishes that an air fryer novice can make comfortably.
