Tater tots
Frozen potato bites shaken during cooking.
Frozen
2 cups frozen tater tots in a single layer; reference favors Ore-Ida.
- Air fryer setting
- 400°F
- Cooking time
- 12-15 min
°C settings are rounded to the nearest 5°C. Start checking at the earlier time.
- Preheat
- Preheat first
- Turn or shake
- Toss every 4–5 minutes.
At the basket
- Preheat and spread the frozen tots without stacking.
- Toss during cooking and stop once the outsides are crisp and the centers hot.
Before you cook
- The selected range is from the recipe's step-by-step section. Its card starts at 12 minutes with extra time for crispness. The independent EFC recipe gives 7–9 minutes for its own preparation, so do not assume every brand matches.
Source notes
Reference research, not cooking tests by this site. Reviewed .
Air Frying Foodie (Jen Gamble)Timing reference
Air Fryer Tater Tots
2 cups, single layer; preheat 400°F; 12–15 minutes, toss every 4–5.
Location: How to Make, steps 1–4; recipe quantities