How to Make Tater Tots in Air Fryer (Homemade!)

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Learn how to make Tater Tots at home - easy to make and loaded with amazing taste. Seasoned with garlic & onion powder, salt & pepper and cooked in the air fryer, they come out crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside.

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INGREDIENTS:

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"Absolutely delicious! Who knew such a simple recipe could be so amazing! Will definitely be making this again." - Lara

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Boil potatoes, let them cool, then grate them.

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In a small bowl, mix together seasoning and corn starch.

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Place grated potatoes and seasoning in a large bowl.

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Mix well and work the dough like you would a bread or bun dough.

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Work it until it holds together well.

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Now it's time to make tots! Take some dough in your hand and squeeze it gently to form a tot. Repeat!

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Make 25 tater tots - best to make them similar in size!

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Place them in a bowl and pour over the oil.

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Mix gently, so the tots still keep their shape.

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Now place them in a preheated air fryer basket.

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They're done when they are golden and crispy and soft all the way through!

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Serve immediately with your favorite sauce!

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Made from scratch!

TATER TOTS

AIR FRYER

Learn how to make Tater Tots at home - easy to make and loaded with amazing taste. Seasoned with garlic & onion powder, salt & pepper and cooked in the air fryer, they come out crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside.

INGREDIENTS:

4 potatoes ½ Tbsp corn starch ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp black pepper 2 tsp vegetable oil

"Absolutely delicious! Who knew such a simple recipe could be so amazing! Will definitely be making this again." - Lara

Boil potatoes, let them cool, then grate them.

In a small bowl, mix together seasoning and corn starch.

Place grated potatoes and seasoning in a large bowl.

Mix well and work the dough like you would a bread or bun dough.

Work it until it holds together well.

Now it's time to make tots! Take some dough in your hand and squeeze it gently to form a tot. Repeat!

Make 25 tater tots - best to make them similar in size!

Place them in a bowl and pour over the oil.

Mix gently, so the tots still keep their shape.

Now place them in a preheated air fryer basket.

They're done when they are golden and crispy and soft all the way through!

Serve immediately with your favorite sauce!

Find more quick & easy air fryer recipes at alwaysusebutter.com