Air Fryer Tater Tots
Air fry frozen tater tots at 400°F for 14 minutes, shaking at 7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
4.8(83 reviews)

Cook Temp
400°F
200°C
Total Time
15
minutes
Flip At
7
minutes
Servings
4
Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.
Crisp Score™
Crispiness
9/10
Effort
1/10
Mess
1/10
Ingredients
- 1 lbFrozen tater tots
- 1/2 tspSalt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2
Add frozen tater tots in a single layer — no oil needed.
- 3
Cook for 7 minutes, then shake the basket.
- 4
Cook for another 7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 5
Season with salt immediately and serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
210
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Fat
27g
Carbs
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.
FAQ
Gear Used in This Recipe
Cosori 5.8-Quart Air Fryer
Big basket means more tots in a single crispy layer.
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