Ore Ida Tater Tots in the Air Fryer cook up super crispy using these easy instructions. Your tots will be ready in half the time that it takes to bake them in the oven, and everyone loves them!
Preheat the Air Fryer: I don't always recommend preheating the air fryer, but for the crispiest tots in the shortest amount of time, I do recommend it here! If your air fryer doesn't have a "preheat" setting, just set it to cook at 400°F for 5 minutes with nothing in.
Add Seasonings at the End: I've found that it's best to add any salt or extra seasonings to the tater tots after they've finished cooking. The hot tots will absorb the seasonings better.
Make a Half Bag: You can cook half a bag of tater tots in any large basket-style air fryer, but if you're using a small air fryer, you may need to cook fewer tots. Keep an eye on the tater tots, if you're cooking less than 16 ounces, they may need a bit less time.
To Make the Whole Bag: I suggest cooking the tater tots in two batches. If you overfill the air fryer basket, the tots will not get crispy because they will steam.
Other Brands Work: Ore Idea tater tots are my favorite, but this method and recipe work with any brand of tater tots.
Adjust as Needed: Remember that all air fryers cook a little bit differently. We tested this recipe in our Cosori air fryer, but you may need to adjust the time or temperature if you're using a different model.
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Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.