- Preheat Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange Tater Tots:
- Place the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking and crispy results.
Step 2: Air Fry
- Cooking Tater Tots:
- Air fry the tater tots at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time (around 6-7 minutes) to ensure even cooking.
- Check for Crispiness:
- Continue cooking until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Cooking times may vary depending on the size and brand of your air fryer, so adjust as needed.
Step 3: Serve
- Season and Serve:
- Carefully remove the tater tots from the air fryer basket and transfer them to a serving dish.
- Immediately sprinkle with salt or your favorite seasoning while they’re hot.
- Optional:
- Serve with ketchup, ranch dressing, or any dipping sauce of your choice.
Tips for Crispy Tater Tots:
- Do Not Overcrowd: Ensure the tater tots are arranged in a single layer with some space between them. This allows hot air to circulate evenly around each tot, promoting crispiness.
- Shake the Basket: Giving the air fryer basket a shake halfway through cooking helps to ensure all sides of the tater tots cook evenly and become crispy.
- Preheating: Preheating your air fryer helps to start the cooking process immediately, leading to faster and more consistent results.
- Oil Spritz (Optional): For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tater tots with cooking spray or use an oil mister before air frying. This helps to achieve a golden, crunchy exterior.
Air Fryer Tater Tots are a quick and easy snack or side dish that everyone will love. Enjoy the crispy texture and comforting taste of these perfectly cooked tater tots straight from your air fryer!