So I am a food junkie. On the weekends, I feel like I need fattening, delicious food. Maybe because I survived a week at work, I feel as if I should be rewarded with comfort food. On the other hand, maybe I just love food in general and this gives me an excuse to eat even more than I normally do. Either way, I certainly cannot afford to eat out all the time. This recipe for air fryer frozen tater tots is just like eating out in the restaurant but at a fraction of the cost. Even better– I can go back for seconds. The crispy outside and warm gooey inside of these air fryer tater tots are superb!

Tater Tots In the Air Fryer

Nothing says you survived your work week than a great burger and some tater tots. Oh, and add a beer. I actually prefer really great tater tots to french fries. Let’s be honest, the oven does not produce a really great tater tot. If you want the crispy outside, you will have to deep fat fry them. What a pain! And since I am trying to be a bit more healthy-or at least I am telling myself that I am-air frying tater tots seems like the next best thing. I must say I was not disappointed.

Frozen Tater Tots In My Ninja Foodi

I have the Ninja Foodi which was a birthday gift from my husband. I think he had a plan in mind when he got it for me. First, he knew I wanted it. How did he know? Well, I told him of course. Ladies, if you want something as a gift, tell your man. This will ensure you get something you want and like. Second, a gift that has to do with food is a win win. He and my son will benefit from the gift as well. Every member of the family is now Ninja Foodi Fans.

The Ninja Foodi has an air fryer setting. In addition, you can sauté, broil, roast, and use it as a pressure cooker. If you do not have the Ninja Foodi, you can use any air fryer to make this recipe for air fryer frozen tater tots though the time in the fryer may differ slightly.

How Do I Make Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots?

How do you make air fryer frozen tater tots? The wisdom I am about to pass on is golden–as in golden brown tater tots. It is so easy. I will warn, however., this recipe is dangerous to your waistline. You will definitely be more likely to add tater tots to every single meal after trying this recipe.

Preheat your air fryer at 400 degree for about 3-5 minutes.

Spray the basket with your favorite spray oil. I used spray vegetable oil for this recipe.

Empty the bag of your favorite frozen tater tots in the air fryer basket.

Spray the top of your tater tots with oil.

Set to air fry at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Every 7 minutes or so, remove the basket and shake, shake, shake. This ensure all sides of those delicious potatoes will get golden brown.

Serve with a burger. Maybe some chicken fingers. Oh, even better–turn them into Totchos (Nachos with tater tots instead of chips.)

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In Summary

Tater tots are life. End of story.

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About the Author:

Hi! I’m Chris. I’m a mother, wife, college professor by trade and micro-influencer by hobby. I am a bargain hunter, jack of all trades, and master of chaos.

Thank you for reading my random thoughts on travel, my stories of life as an under appreciated mother of a teenager, and my easy recipes that have won no awards but instead my family’s love and adoration (which is WAY better, right?).