Air Fryer Tater Tots

These air fryer tater tots are crispy homemade garlic parmesan bites made from shredded hash browns, crunchier than the frozen kind with no deep frying.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer tater tots

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 18

Total Time 38

Servings servings

Calories 139kcal

Author Jason Decker

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

16 ounce bag of frozen shredded hash browns
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse the shredded potatoes/hash browns until they are finely chopped but not mashed.
16 ounce bag of frozen shredded hash browns
In a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes, olive oil, flour, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix together gently— without compacting the potatoes too much.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Using a small spoon or tablespoon, scoop out enough of the mixture to shape a 1” tot in your hand. Make sure to compact the tot well so it doesn’t fall apart. Place potatoes in the air fryer, making sure they aren’t crowded.
Spray the tots with olive oil cooking spray and air fry at 375°F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to gently shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking so the tots cook evenly.
Remove from the fryer, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and salt while they are still warm. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Notes

Don’t Overcrowd: Make sure the tots are in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Shake It Up: Don’t forget to gently shake the basket halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
Extra Cheese: You can mix in half the parmesan cheese into the tots for a cheesier bite.
Test One First: Be sure to taste test to know when they’re done. That’s one of the best parts of cooking!
Gloves for Garlic: When chopping garlic, wear disposable gloves to avoid smelly fingers.
Cook in Batches: If you have a smaller air fryer, you might have to cook in batches to get the best results.

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