Ingredients
- 1 bag (16 oz / 454 g) frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place frozen tater tots in a mixing bowl and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 14–16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Once crispy and golden, remove and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the basket for best crispiness.
- Shake halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Cook an extra 2 minutes for extra crispy tots.
- Add cheese or herbs after cooking for flavor variations.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
