Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe

Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe, that is made from scratch, takes about a half hour to make.

These tasty homemade tots have a crispy golden outside with a fluffy potato inside that is full of flavor..

Tater Tots in the Air Fryer

Made with shredded potatoes, these homemade tots are seasoned to perfection offering a balanced blend of delicious flavors.

I like that these tater tots are cooked in an air fryer rather than being fried in oil.

Did you try my recipe for Air Fryer Carrot Fries?

Those carrot fries are crunchy and sweet. Both this recipe for tots and that recipe for carrot fries are simple appetizer ideas that can be served together with some homemade dip.

Make this recipe even better by adding some great seasonings.
You can find a selection of great tasting seasonings here.

Why we love this recipe for tater tots.

This is a quick and easy recipe to make. Even better, this recipe is made with a fresh vegetable.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Using an air fryer takes out all of the added oil that comes from regular frying.
• Air fried tots are friendly to many diets including vegan and vegetarian diets.
• Air fried potatoes taste great when dipped in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or ketchup.
• This recipe can be easily personalized using seasonings.
• Making this in an air fryer means a quick and easy clean up.
• These tots are great as a snack, side, or appetizer!

Ingredients needed to make homemade potato tots.

• Potatoes. Russet potatoes have the perfect structure for this recipe. Your potatoes should be peeled.
• Parsley. This adds a splash of color along with a bit of flavor. Dill can alternatively be used,
• Flour. Added as a breading.
• Seasonings. My tots were seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. You can use the seasonings of your choice.
• Parmesan The parmesan should be grated. Parmesan adds a bit of flavor and helps keep the ingredients in place.
• Olive Oil. This is used to help make the outsides of the tots crisp.

Tips for making the best tater tots.

To make this recipe you will need to cook the potatoes first so that they can be shredded later on. This is a step that you can do ahead of time as the cooked potatoes will need time to set in your refrigerator.

More helpful tips for you.

1. You can cook your potatoes using your favorite method. While my potatoes were boiled, you can simply use a microwave to cook yours.
2. Be extra careful to not overcook your potatoes. Over cooking the potatoes can make them to soft to shred later on.
3. When placing the tots in your air fryer, make sure that you leave room between the tots for the air to circulate. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
4. You can use a simple box grater or a food processor to shred your potatoes.
5. Placing the shredded potatoes on a small stack of clean paper towels can help drain excess water if needed.
6. Flipping or tossing the tots halfway through air frying will help them cook and get crispy evenly.
7. To make the tots a similar size, you can use a cookie scoop to scoop out the blended ingredients.

How to make Air Fryer Tater Tots from scratch.

Prep Time: 35 minutes .Yields
Air Fry Time: 15 minutes. .
Servings: about 36 tater tots depending on how large they are made. .

1. If you have not done so, you will need to peel and cook your potatoes. My potatoes were peeled and cooked whole in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender. For best results, your potatoes should not break apart.
2. To get your potatoes hard enough to be shredded, they will need to be refrigerated for at least 20 minutes.
3. Shred your cold potatoes using a food processor or shredding method of choice. Then place the shredded potatoes in a large bowl.
4. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the oil, to the bowl and mix the ingredients to combine.
5. Use a large spoon or cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture and then press the ingredients into the shape of a tot (usually a cylinder shape).
6. Preheat your air fryer to 400.
7. Spray or brush the tots with your oil and then place them into the air fryer basket.
8. Air fry for seven minutes and then carefully flip them over. Continue to air fry until crisp on the outside (about six to eight more minutes depending on your air fryer).
9. Let the tots cool for a few minutes before serving as they will be hot in the center.

Expert Tip 👉 This recipe could work with sweet potatoes too!

How to store leftover tater tots.

Once your tater tots have fully cooled, they should be stored in an airtight container where they should keep refrigerator for up to four days. The tots can also be frozen for up to a couple of months. I would first freeze them on a rimmed baking sheet and then once frozen, transfer them to a zip top freezer safe bag.

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Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe, a simple and delicious appetizer recipe made with fresh potatoes that are seasoned and fried to perfection.

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