Alexia Potato Puffs Air Fryer: A Crispy Delight in Minutes!
Crafting crispy, golden, and flawless tater tots in your air fryer within just 15 minutes is an absolute game-changer! This recipe features the renowned Air Fryer Alexia Potato Puffs, pre-seasoned for a delightful taste that truly stands out.
Alexia Potato Puffs Air Fryer
Admittedly, frozen tater tots aren’t a daily indulgence in our household, but there’s an undeniable charm to pairing these delightful tots with dinners or an assortment of frozen appetizers. What we’ve recently discovered is that air frying frozen tater tots not only yields an impeccable crispy exterior and a soft interior but also slashes the cooking time by nearly half compared to traditional baking methods.
Our preferred way to relish Alexia potato puffs is alongside other delectable air fryer dishes. Whether it’s savoring them with succulent air fryer boneless pork chops, precooked smoked sausages, or Anytizer chicken wings, these puffs complement various dishes seamlessly.
Nevertheless, the versatility of air fryer tater tots extends beyond accompanying savory delights. Pair them with an array of other frozen food items such as chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, or corn dogs, creating an appetizer spread that’s ideal for game days or catering to the voracious appetites of teens and college students.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots:
All you need is a bag of your preferred frozen tater tots to master this impeccable air fryer recipe. While we used the Alexia potato puffs brand, feel free to utilize any of your favorite frozen tater tot brands.
- Tater tots – Alexia potato puffs or your preferred frozen tater tot brand
- Optional – cooking spray
**Refer to the recipe card below for precise quantities**
Equipment:
- An Air Fryer – Our recipe was executed using a Cosori XL basket-style air fryer. However, this method works well with various models such as the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker & air fryer combo, Instant Pot Omni Plus oven-style air fryer, Instant Pot air fryer lid, or a smaller 3.2L Farberware basket-style air fryer.
- Non-stick spatula
- Tongs with rubber-tipped ends
How to air fry frozen tater tots
Preparing frozen tater tots in an air fryer is incredibly easy! It’s a great way to involve kids in the cooking process. Follow these simple steps: preheat the air fryer, arrange the tots in a single layer, and cook until they’re perfectly golden and delicious.
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Apply cooking spray to the basket or tray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook the tots for 8 minutes, then shake or flip them.
- Continue cooking for approximately 7 more minutes (adjust as needed), totaling 15 minutes, until they’re crispy outside and cooked through.
***Note: If you are cooking your frozen tater tots in an air fryer in a basket-style unit, we do recommend that you shake the basket every 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
Substitutions:
Dips – Explore various dips such as ketchup, ranch, mustard, BBQ sauce, or mayo. Create a spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise with your favorite hot sauce.
Variations:
- For Cheesy Tots, add a sprinkle of cheddar cheese during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Make Cheesy Bacon Tots by adding cheddar cheese and bacon bits in the final minutes of cooking.
Tips for Alexia Tater Tots Air Fryer Recipe:
- Preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
- For optimal results, cook the tater tots from frozen.
- Avoid overcrowding by cooking in batches if making a large quantity.
- This recipe suits any air fryer model. For oven-style units, arrange in a single layer and flip halfway. For basket-style units, shake the basket every 5 minutes.
- Use non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking (unless using a non-stick basket). For non-stick baskets, omit the spray or apply a light mist of cooking oil.
- Serve with preferred dipping sauces like ketchup or Ranch dressing.
FAQs:
What to serve with frozen tater tots in air fryer?
Air-fried frozen tater tots make an excellent side dish! They’re versatile enough to accompany various meals. Pair them with burgers or wings for a quick, hassle-free dinner. If you have more time, consider serving them alongside pork chops and brats. For a straightforward option, create an appetizer assortment featuring tots, corn dogs, and chicken tenders.
How to store cooked air fryer tater tots?
To store any leftover cooked frozen tater tots from the air fryer, place them in a covered container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months.
How do you reheat leftover tater tots in an air fryer?
To reheat leftover air fryer tater tots, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the tots in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until they’re thoroughly warmed through.
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Air Fryer Alexia Potato Puffs: A Crispy Delight in Minutes!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Rubber Tip Tongs
Ingredients
- ½-1 lb frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.
- Use cooking spray to spray basket or tray to help prevent the food from sticking.
- Cook the tots for 8 minutes and then shake or flip the frozen tater tots.
- Cook for 7+/- additional minutes, for a total cook time of 15 minutes, until the tater tots are cooked through and crispy golden on the outside.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, cook your tater tots from frozen.
If you are cooking a lot of air fryer tater tots it will be best to cook in batches rather than overcrowding the air fryer unit.
Any air fryer model will work for this recipe. If you have an oven-style air fryer unit, lay the tots in a single layer and flip halfway during the 15 minute cooking time. If you have a basket style, shake the basket every 5 minutes.
Non-stick cook spray is optional, however, it does help prevent the frozen tater tots from sticking to the basket or try.
Do NOT use cooking spray if you have a non-stick basket. Omit the spray or add a spritz of cooking oil instead.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce including ketchup or Ranch dressing.
