Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots
Make exceptionally crispy tater tots in your air fryer, coated with a savory mix of garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 23 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (28 ounces) frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the frozen tater tots in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the tots and toss them until they are lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the tots and toss again to coat evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned tots in the air fryer basket in a single layer if possible; work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basket and shake the tots well.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the tots from the air fryer. Immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the hot tots and toss gently so the cheese melts slightly onto the surface.
- Transfer the tots to a serving dish and garnish with dried parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not thaw the tater tots before cooking; starting from frozen helps achieve maximum crispness.
- For the best adherence of the Parmesan, add it immediately after the final cooking cycle while the tots are still hot.
- If you notice the cheese browning too quickly, reduce the temperature to 380°F (195°C) for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5