Easy Homemade Tater Tots (Air Fryer)
These crispy tater tots are so easy to make and such a fun and healthy way to enjoy potatoes!
Equipment
- Air fryer
- box grater
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, cooked and cooled* (Russet, Idaho or Yukon Gold work best)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley optional
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- oil spray optional*
Instructions
- Using a box grater, grate the cooked and cooled potatoes using the largest hole. Add grated potatoes and all seasonings to a large bowl and gently mix until spices coat potatoes. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with oil, only if needed.
- Using your hands grab 1-2 tablespoons of potato mixture and squeeze into a tater tot shape. Place in the air fryer and repeat, keeping the tots in a single layer until basket is full. (You make need to cook these in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.)
- Air fry at 380°F for 16-20 minutes, lightly shaking basket halfway through, until tots are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
*How to cook potatoes for homemade tater tots-
My preference is prepping a large batch of potatoes in the Instant Pot and then keeping the extras in the fridge so I can make these whenever the craving hits!
However, you can also opt to scrub the potatoes clean and boil them whole on the stove for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Allow them to completely cool and proceed with the recipe.
Should I peel the potatoes?
I do not peel my potatoes for this recipe, though you can if that's your preference. Remove any large peels that do not get grated well and continue on with the recipe.