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Golden crispy Frozen Tater Tots in Air Fryer basket on a white kitchen counter, overhead shot.

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Golden, crispy tater tots made straight from frozen in the air fryer. A quick, mess-free snack or side dish that’s ready in minutes.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 170kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Cooking spray
  • 1 Tongs or spatula
  • 1 Parchment paper (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (16–32 oz) Any brand works, Ore Ida is a favorite
  • 1 spray olive oil or cooking spray Optional, for extra crispiness
  • salt To taste
  • garlic powder Optional seasoning
  • paprika Optional seasoning
  • black pepper Optional seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F
  • Arrange tots in a single layer
  • Lightly spray with oil (optional)
  • Air fry for 12–15 min, shake halfway
  • Season and serve immediately

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.6mg