Homemade Tater Tots

With just a few simple ingredients, these homemade tater tots are delicious with a crispy outside and a fluffy inside.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer tater tots, crispy tater tots, easy tater tots, homemade tater tots

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Additional Time 15

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 64kcal

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
Add the potatoes and water to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, until they are slightly tender. Be careful not to overcook.
Drain and cool for about 15 minutes, until you’re able to handle them.
Shred the potatoes with a box grater.
Place the shredded potatoes on 2-3 layers of paper towels and squeeze the moisture out.
Place the shredded potatoes into a mixing bowl and add all dry ingredients; stir to combine.
Start forming the tater tots by squeezing them in your hand to make an oblong shape about 1-inch wide. Or you can use a heaping tablespoon to form tots.
Cut them so they are 1 1/2-inches long. Reshape if needed and place onto prepared baking sheet. Spray tots with olive oil cooking spray.
Preheat air fryer to 400F and place the tots in a single layer. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until cruspy.
Remove the air fryer tater tots from the tray using tongs and transfer to a plate.
Garnish with parsley and serve with ketchup or ranch dressing. Enjoy!

Oven. Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.
Deep fry. Preheat oil to 350°F. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until crispy.
Store. You can store any leftover tater tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Reheat. Reheat tater tots in the air fryer, and cook at 400°F for 2-3 minutes or until crispy. You can also reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm. I don't recommend reheating them in the deep fryer.
Freeze. Place cooked tater tots on a tray until completely frozen. Transfer to a bag and use within 2-3 months. Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes when ready.