Cauliflower Tater Tots (Easy Air Fryer Recipe) (2024)

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How long should I cook 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.

CAULIFLOWER TOTS are the less-carby, healthier version of tater tots and they're made with simple ingredients. We serve these up with ketchup or ranch dressing and they're always a hit.

Preheat Air Fryer to 400 F. Coat tater tots in a little bit of cooking spray, then season with salt. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the frozen tater tots into the air fryer filling the basket no more than halfway. Cook tater tots for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Remove tots from the air fryer and enjoy immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

In testing out both methods with popular frozen potato snacks, we were pleasantly surprised to find the air fryer can match and even beat the deep fryer. Crispiness and taste were nearly identical between the two, but the air fryer cut way down on grease.

Green Giant Veggie Tots Cauliflower (6 pieces) contains 14g total carbs, 9g net carbs, 7g fat, 2g protein, and 130 calories.

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Nutritionally, cauliflower is lighter in calories and carbs than potatoes and is more nutrient-dense. That's why it's popular among the low carb and weight loss communities.

“Cooking sprays such as Pam, often include soy lecithin, an emulsifier, in the formulation,” says Martin Bucknavage, an expert in food safety in the Penn State Department of Food Science. “This is less stable than high smoke point oils and will deteriorate at temperatures used for air frying.

Parchment paper is good for food that might stick to the basket, like chicken wings, making clean up a bit easier. If you're tempted to use parchment every day or are simply waste-conscious, consider instead a silicone liner for air fryers. They're reusable and dishwasher safe, cutting down on both waste and worry.

Is it okay to use parchment paper in an air fryer? ›

Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients. This prevents the paper from lifting up and coming into contact with the heating element while cooking.

How long to cook frozen tater tots in the air fryer? In general, cooking at 400° F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice during cooking, will do the trick. Depending how much you fill the basket, you may need to cook for a few minutes longer.

"We recommend using a three-minute preheat for most models," says Shah. For larger and oven-style air fryers, preheat for five minutes. Once the preheat timer has elapsed, add the food in a single layer (handling the basket carefully since it will be hot) and cook according to the recipe.

Smaller tots require less cooking time, while larger tots require additional time. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Air fry at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. If cooking frozen tots, bake them in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Take a nonstick baking tray and add the tater tots, making sure to leave a little space in between each one. I recommend placing them raw on the baking tray without lining them with parchment paper. This helps them crisp up better. Pop in the oven and partially bake for only 9 to 10 minutes.

Much like with ovens, smaller air fryers will preheat faster than larger ones. So, while a small air fryer can preheat in two to three minutes, you may want to go for four to give minutes of preheating time in a larger air fryer. Most air fryers preheat to 400° F in three to five minutes.

Answer: To air fry frozen fries place them in an air fryer basket preheated to 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Or until they reach your desired crispiness. The above temperature and cook time is what I have found to be the most universal method for air frying fries, regardless of style.