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a bowl of ore ida tater tots made in the air fryer.
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Ore Ida Tater Tots Air Fryer

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!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time15 minutes
2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen Ore Ida tater tots (about a half of a regular bag)
  • Olive oil spray
  • ½ teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer using the preheat function or by heating it at 400°F/200°C for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tater tots to the air fryer basket and spray them with a few spritzes of olive oil spray. Shake to coat the tots evenly in oil.
  • Cook the tater tots 400°F/200°C for 10 minutes, then give them a shake and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until your desired doneness.
  • Sprinkle the tater tots with salt and give them a shake to coat them evenly. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 436kcal | Carbohydrates 60g | Protein 5g | Fat 22g | Saturated Fat 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat 8g | Monounsaturated Fat 9g | Sodium 1605mg | Potassium 590mg | Fiber 5g | Sugar 1g | Vitamin A 9IU | Vitamin C 16mg | Calcium 32mg | Iron 1mg
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