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Homemade air fryer tater tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Easy homemade tater tots in just 20 minutes! Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, air fryer tater tots are a dish the entire family will love.
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 large potato
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp parmesan cheese optional- can sub nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional

Instructions

  • Wash & scrub potato and then pierce with a fork.
  • Wrap the potato in a wet paper towel and microwave for ~5 minutes until soft.
  • Allow the potato to cool, then shred it using a cheese grater (could also use a food processor)
  • Add in oil, salt, cheese, onion and garlic (is using), mix until well distributed
  • Taking about 1-2 tbsp of the mixture, firmly press into a tater tot shape
  • Repeat with remaining potato mixture
  • Spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray generously, then place the tater tots into the basket
  • Cook at 370 degrees for a total of 15 minutes, stopping once halfway to flip the tots
  • Enjoy warm!

Notes

*To make these in the oven cook on a baking sheet at 375 for for a total for ~15-25 minutes. This will depend on your oven. Turn the tater tots every 5-10 minutes.
*I have not used other types of potatoes beyond a russet potato, but feel free to sub! Sweet potatoes tend to be dryer so you may need to add a splash of water when mixing, they may need additional cooking time as well.
*Nutritional information is provided as it is needed for Google. You can decide your own serving size!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Tater Tots
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3.1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
32.3
g
11
%
Protein
 
4.6
g
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.