Air Fryer Tater Tots in Rotating Basket
Air Fryer Tater Tots in Rotating Basket
To cook frozen Tater Tots using a rotating basket, pour about half of a 16-ounce bag into the basket.
Set your air fryer to the ‘AIR FRY’ function for 12 minutes, then select the ‘ROTATE’ option, which can be used with any cooking mode for the best results.
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Tater Tots in Rotating Basket: What foods to cook in the rotating basket of an air fryer?
- Meat Dishes.
- Fish and seafood.
- Baked meals.
- Baked food.
- Frozen foods.
- Roasted nuts.
Tater Tots in Rotating Basket: How to Air Fry Tater Tots
Cooking tater tots in an air fryer with a rotating basket is a great way to achieve even crispiness. Here’s how you can do it:
Ingredients:
- Frozen tater tots
- Optional: cooking spray, seasoning (like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Tater Tots: While the air fryer is preheating, you can spray the tater tots with a light coating of cooking spray for extra crispiness. If you want, add your preferred seasoning.
- Add to Rotating Basket: Place the tater tots in the rotating basket. Make sure they are spread out evenly for the best results.
- Cooking Time: Insert the basket into the air fryer. Cook the tater tots at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes. The rotating basket will help ensure the tots cook evenly on all sides.
- Check for Doneness: Around the 15-minute mark, check on the tater tots. They should be golden brown and crispy. If they need more time, cook for an additional 2-5 minutes, depending on your desired level of crispiness.
- Serve: Once done, carefully remove the rotating basket, let the tater tots cool slightly, and enjoy them as a snack or side dish!
Tips:
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even cooking.
- You can shake the basket halfway through cooking for extra evenness, though the rotating feature handles this well.
This method should give you perfectly crispy tater tots without the need for deep frying!
What is the air fryer rotating basket for?
The air fryer rotisserie basket is designed with 360-degree rotating, making the food heated more evenly and tasting more delicious.
What does the rotate button do on an air fryer?
If you have the basket or the rotisserie spits inserted, it will rotate during cooking.
It makes a difference which end of the spit goes into each side, so you may need to turn it around if you press rotate and nothing happens.
How long do you tater tots in an air fryer?
Preheat your air fryer to 400° for 1 minute. Then load the basket with frozen Tater Tots and cook for 7 minutes.
Shake the basket well, then continue air-frying the Tater Tots for another 5-7 minutes until they’ve crisped up to your liking
