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    Home » Courses » Appetizers/Starters

    Air fryer tater tots | Air fryer potato royals

    Mar 11, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Air fryer frozen fries is the first recipe one wants to cook after getting an air fryer. In fact, most people love their fries so much that they actually buy their air fryer for it. However, there are other frozen potato recipes also that you can make. Air fried hash browns and air fryer tater tots are two other recipes you will love.

    Bag of frozen potato dishes are actually is a life saver when you are tired. Tater tots are mini bite versions of hash browns which are totally crispy and crunchy.

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    • Why is it so popular?
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • How to air fry frozen tater tots?
    • Air fryer tater tots | potato gems
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Reheat tater tots in air fryer
    • Top tip
    • Related links
    • FAQ

    Why is it so popular?

    Most people love potatoes even if they are dieting. These mini version of hash browns are perfect for a snack as they are mini bites. Only 3-4 frozen hash browns might fit in your basket depending on the size of air fryer this means multiple batches when more people are coming home.

    Thus, serving tater tots is better, whether it is a football match cricket or good old movie night when you have guests coming over.. Kids and adults both love it. Hence, it is a good option when you have guests coming over. Everyone eats it so no worries about picky eaters.

    Air fried frozen tater tots are a great option when you have guests coming at short notice. They may be market based, but at least they are not fried. You don't even need extra oil to spray while making it Many brands are available in the market. .It is always cost effective to make it at home rather than buying it outside.

    Air frying frozen tater tots helps you keep something ready as soon as guests turn up. Just preheat your air fryer before the party starts. By the time guests settle, your snack is ready. Serve hot with a chilled lemon soda or a masala chai depending on your weather.

    Ingredients

    • Frozen tater tots

    These ingredients have to be used straight from the freezer. Do not thaw them.

    Equipment

    • Air fryer (we use the ninja foodi op300 air fryer)
    • oil spray

    How to air fry frozen tater tots?

    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C(390 F) for 10 mins. Now, layer the tater tots in the air fryer basket.
    air fryer tater tots step 1
    tater tots air fryer
    • Air fry for12-14 mins at 200 deg C (390F).
    air fryer tater tots step 2
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    • Optionally, spray oil at the last and cook for an additional minute to get these golden tater tots
    air fryer tater tots step 3
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    Serve immediately after giving shaking them in the basket or a bowl with or without condiments.

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    Air fryer tater tots | potato gems

    Air fryer tater tots is an easy snack for teatime. Learn to make frozen tater tots in air fryer in easy steps.
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time24 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fried tater tots, air fryer tater tots, how to cook tater tots in air fryer, tater tots in ninja foodi
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • oil spray optional

    Ingredients

    • 250 gm frozen tater tots potato royale/potato gems
    • Oil spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C (390 F) for 10 mins.
    • Now layer the tater tots in the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry for 12-14 mins at 200 deg C (390 F). Optionally, spray oil at the last and cook for an additional minute to get these golden tater tots
    • Serve warm with tomato ketchup

    I must say frozen tater tots in ninja foodi actually give a good competition to restaurant ones.

    Hint: Always keep your chimney on when using air fryer so that any fumes emitted are removed from the kitchen.

    Variations

    If you like your meal spicy, you may coat them in peri peri later or add some extra chilli flakes. You can also coat them with oregano or mint.

    Storage

    Always eat it fresh. If you have something left over. Freeze or refrigerate it in an air tight plastic box. Air fry it before you serve.

    Reheat tater tots in air fryer

    You can use the air fryer to reheat tater tots in air fryer.Just preheat the air fryer 1t 200C/390F for 5 minutes and cook for 2 minutes.

    Top tip

    You do not need to brush or use an oil spray as they already have enough fat in it when commercially made.

    Related links

    • Homebaked French fries(from scratch)
    • Air fryer Aloo lachha | curly fries
    • air fryer frozen chips
    • smashed potatoes in air fryer
    • sweet potato chips
    • air fryer hasselback potatoes
    • 25+ Air fryer Indian recipes | Airfryer veg recipes
    • Air fryer potato wedges
    • air fryer veg manchurian

    FAQ

    Do I need to thaw frozen toter tats?

    No. It results in soggy dishes,which is such a let down.

    How do you keep tater tots crispy after cooking?

    Shake them in a bowl after cooking. You can even add condiments of your choice at this stage if you like to experiment with flavors. Peri-peri, mint, oregano all taste good.

    Are potato gems the same as tater tots?

    Yes tater tots are called as potato gems in Australia.

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