Well, let me tell you, these loaded tator tots in air fryer are somethin’ else! You won’t believe how easy it is to make somethin’ so tasty. My grandbaby, he loves these things. Says they’re better than them fancy restaurant taters. And you know what? I think he’s right!
First thing you gotta do is get yourself some tater tots. The frozen kind, you know? They got ’em at any grocery store. Don’t matter the brand, just get a bag. And that air fryer, lord have mercy, that’s the best thing since sliced bread! Makes everything crispy and good.
- Frozen tater tots
- Cheese
- Bacon bits
- Some green onions
- Maybe sour cream, if you like
Now, you gotta preheat that air fryer. I set mine to 400, like the package said, and let it warm up for a bit, maybe five minutes or so. Then, dump them frozen tater tots in air fryer. No need to thaw them out or nothin’.
Then I just throw the tater tots in there, try to get ’em in a single layer so they all get crispy. Don’t be pilin’ ’em up too high or they won’t cook right. You might need to do ’em in batches, depends on how big your air fryer is. Mine’s not too big, so I gotta do a couple batches usually. But if you have a air fryer basket, that is better.
Now, you gotta cook ’em. I usually set the timer for about 15-20 minutes. But you gotta keep an eye on ’em. Every air fryer is a little different, you know? Just cook ’em till they’re golden brown and crispy. And you gotta flip ’em halfway through! Don’t forget that part. Just give the basket a good shake and you are good. That way they get crispy on all sides. And, lemme tell ya, them air fryer tater tots gonna be crispy! Like, real crispy. Not like them soggy ones you get from the oven. These is way better. A longer cook time is better, makes them more crispy outside and creamy inside.
Once they’re all cooked up, that’s when the fun starts. Now you get to load ’em up! I like to put ’em on a plate and sprinkle a whole bunch of cheese on top. Cheddar cheese is good, but you can use whatever kind you like. Then I throw on some bacon bits. ‘Cause everything’s better with bacon, right?
Then I put some of them green onions. They’re pretty good and colorful! And if you like sour cream, you can put a dollop of that on there too. Oh, and sometimes I even put a little hot sauce on mine. Just a little, though. I can’t handle too much spice these days.
These loaded air fryer tater tots are perfect for any time. We like to eat ’em for a snack, or sometimes even for dinner if I don’t feel like cookin’ a big meal. And the kids, they go crazy for ’em! They’re always askin’ me to make ’em. I think it is easy to follow and easy to do.
And you can put whatever you want on these things. I just tell you what I like, but you can get creative. Some folks like to put chili on ’em, or salsa, or even some of them fancy cheeses. Whatever you want! I saw someone put some pulled pork on them tator tots in air fryer once, that is good too. You can try different things. Just do whatever you like.
And cleanin’ up is easy too. Just gotta wipe out that air fryer basket. Ain’t nothin’ to it. Way easier than cleanin’ a bunch of pots and pans. That air fryer, it’s a lifesaver, I tell ya. I don’t know how I ever lived without it.
So, there you have it. My recipe for loaded tater tots. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. And it’s easy. And that’s what matters, right? Good food that’s easy to make. That’s what life’s all about. Well, that and grandkids. And maybe a little bit of sunshine. And a good nap every now and then.
Hope you enjoy these tater tots. They’re a real treat. And if you got any other good ideas for what to put on ’em, let me know! I’m always lookin’ for new ideas. Even an old gal like me can learn somethin’ new every now and then, you know! This is the best tater tots recipe. Just try it, and you will know!
You see, makin’ these things, it ain’t rocket science. Just follow what I said, and you’ll be golden. And don’t be afraid to experiment a little. That’s half the fun, right? Findin’ what you like best. Just remember, the most important ingredient is love. That’s what makes everything taste better. Well, that and maybe a little bit of cheese and bacon.
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