Frozen tater tots in Ninja air fryer

Learn how to make frozen tater tots in a Ninja air fryer in just a few simple steps. Using an air fryer to make tater tots saves time and results in crispy tater tots every time!

We love our Ninja air fryer because it helps us free up the oven to cook other foods that pair well with tater tots, like chicken nuggets!

A close up of a bowl of air fried tater tots.

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Are Tater Tots Gluten Free?

MOST tater tots are gluten-free. The Ore-Ida brand Tater Tots (my favorites) are clearly labeled gluten-free. If you need to make sure you don’t consume gluten, make sure you buy a brand that has a gluten-free label, or that says they’re made from 100% potatoes.

Can Tater Tots Be Substituted for Hash Browns?

It’s our opinion that Tater Tots are best served with dinner and true hash browns should be served with breakfast. But in all reality, both are similar; they’re made from grated potatoes that are shaped and fried to have a golden crust. They taste very similar too, so certainly, you can serve Tater Tots at breakfast instead of hash browns.

What to Serve with Tater Tots

You can serve almost anything with Tater Tots! Of course, this quick Tater Tots recipe is perfect on nights when you’re making other fast foods like chicken fingers, burgers, or grilled cheese.

What Should I Dip Tater Tots In?

The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing a dip for Tater Tots. Of course, there’s ketchup, but here are a few other options:

BBQ Sauce
Honey mustard
Hot sauce
Mayonnaise
Garlic aioli
Ranch dressing
Thousand Island dressing
Cheese sauce
Chipotle mayo

Frozen Tater Tots in the Ninja Air Fryer Ingredients

You Will Need:

10 oz frozen Tater Tots

How To Make Frozen Tater Tots in the Air Fryer

STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

STEP TWO: Prep the tater tots. Add the tater tots in a single layer to the air fryer pan.

STEP THREE: Air Fry. Air fry for 7 minutes. Flip the cook for an additional 7 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown.

STEP FOUR: Serve. Serve hot dipped in your favorite sauce.

Frozen tater tots on an air fryer baking sheet.

Notes and Helpful Hints:

If you want to give your Tater Tots some extra flavor, season them before cooking by lightly spraying them with cooking oil, then sprinkling them with your favorite seasoning.
If you need to cook more than one batch of Tater Tots, keep these hot in a serving dish covered with foil while the next batch cooks.
Give your Tater Tots space! Try not to stack them so they can cook evenly on all sides.

How to Store Leftover Tater Tots

In the fridge – You can store your leftover Tater Tots in your refrigerator in a covered container for up to 3 days.

In the freezer – I don’t recommend re-freezing Tater Tots. They won’t reheat well and will be soggy.

How to reheat – Reheat your Tater Tots by placing them in the air fryer at 360 for 6-7 minutes. You can microwave them for a few minutes as well, however, they will probably be a bit soggy instead of crispy on the outside.

FAQs

My Tater Tots are still soggy. What can I do?

If your Tater Tots aren’t crispy yet, simply give them a little stir and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn!

Are Tater Tots vegan?

Technically, Tater Tots are vegan if they are 100% grated potatoes. Check your Tater Tot bag to be sure there are no added ingredients.

Can I overcook my Tater Tots?

Your Tater Tots can probably handle a few extra minutes of cook time before you burn them, however, you may find your Tater Tots will start to become dried out if you cook them too long.

This easy recipe for Tater Tots in the air fryer is perfect at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They’ll cook up golden and crispy every time with absolutely no added oil or calories! Dip these in your favorite sauce and serve for a side dish the whole family will love.

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