Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers — Looking for an easy and delicious appetizer? These air fryer-loaded tater tot skewers are perfect! They’re simple to make and taste great. Plus, they’re perfect for a party or get-together. You’ll love them!

For those who love tater tots, this is the perfect dish! Air Fryer Loaded Tots Skewers are a quick and easy way to make your favorite side dish.

And if you want to step it up a level, you can even drizzle them with some sour cream or shred some cheese on top for an extra boost of flavor before diving in – but don’t forget about all other options. There are so many sauces that pair well with this.

These tater tot skewers are an innovative way to serve up your spuds. You will be serving the best potatoes ever, but you also provide some fun and tasty food for all of those who love it!

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What Are Tater Tots?

You’ve probably seen them in the frozen food aisle at the grocery store, but what are tater tots? Tater tots are small, mashed potato cylinders that are then deep-fried. They’re sometimes served as a side dish, but they’re also commonly used as an ingredient in dishes like tater tot casseroles or tater tot hotdish.

Tater tots are made from potatoes, flour, salt, and pepper. But that doesn’t make them any less delicious! If you’ve never tried tater tots before, I highly recommend giving them. You won’t be disappointed!

What Are Tater Tot Skewers?

Who doesn’t love tater tots? They’re delicious, comforting, and just the right amount of naughty. But have you ever had them skewered? Believe it or not, tater tot skewers are a thing, and they’re amazing.

Imagine all the incredible flavors of your favorite tater tot dish combined into one perfect bite. Skewering your tots makes them super easy to eat – no more dirty fingers! Ready to give this unusual dish a try? Keep reading for recipes and tips on making your tater tot skewers at home.

This is one of the best tater tot appetizers that you will make! I mean, who doesn’t love appetizers on a stick! This is a great recipe that you can make ahead of time for a great camping appetizer!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

• Tater Tots
• Cooked Bacon
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Assorted Toppings (See suggestions below)

How To Make Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

Place the tater tots into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Flipping halfway during the cooking process.

Remove the tater tots from the air fryer, and let cool for a couple of minutes. Then use a skewer (if using wood, let it soak for about 4 minutes in water before threading the tater tots through it.)

Sprinkle the cheese on top, followed by the bacon. Set the temperature to 300 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook until the cheese starts to melt.

Do I Need to Preheat My Air Fryer?

No, you do not. Over the years that I have been air frying, I have noticed that frozen foods come out much better without preheating because they tend to get soggier if you preheat your air fryer.

So, place your tater tots frozen into the air fryer basket for best results.

Pro Tips:

Making Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers is simple. Here are some great tips to help you every single time you want to make this recipe:

Overfill: Do not overfill the basket; otherwise, they will end up raw in some places and overcooked in other areas. You are looking for a single layer to circulate through the basket so that the hot air can circulate.

Batches: If you want to make many air fryer tater tots, you can always make them in batches.

Flipping: Depending on your air fryer, you may need to flip your tater tots during the cooking process. If you are using an air fryer basket, remove the basket from the air fryer, and shake the basket.

Oil: You should not need any cooking spray or oil for this recipe; the frozen tater tots have enough oil that no additional oil is necessary.

Making These In An Air Fryer Oven Model: Follow the same recipe, but put the tater tots on the lowest rack position. This way, both the inside and outside will cook up simultaneously.

What Skewers To Use In An Air Fryer?

Air fryers are all the rage these days, and for a good reason: they make delicious food with minimal effort. But if you’re like me, you might be wondering what skewers to use in an air fryer.

Wood: You can easily use wood skewers, but make sure to soak them before adding them. This will eliminate them charring or burning.

Metal: You can buy several different varieties of skewers. Some great options are 8-inch Stainless Steel Skewers if you have an Air Fryer Oven model or 5-inch stainless steel skewers if you have an air fryer basket model.

Best Topping For Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

Looking for the best topping for your air fryer-loaded tater tot skewers? Look no further! These skewers are perfect for a fun and easy party appetizer. Top your tater tots with your favorite toppings, and you’re ready! We recommend using bacon, cheese, and green onions, but here are some great options as well:

• Ranch Dressing
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, or Monterey Jack Cheese
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Black Beans
• Shredded Chicken Breast
• Feta Cheese

How to Make this A Vegetarian Option

You can easily make this dish vegan by adding pre-cooked plant-based meat or simply leaving out the bacon. If you want to stick with what’s written, add some vegan meat, crumble, and increase your toppings by a small amount as desired!

How to Serve Tater Tot Skewers

Are you looking for a fun and easy party appetizer? Tater tot skewers are the perfect solution! You can create a delicious snack that everyone will love with just a few simple ingredients. Serve them as is or with your favorite dipping sauce. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, tater tot skewers will be a hit!

How To Make Loaded Tater Tot Skewers In The Oven

Don’t have an air fryer, no problem. You can easily make these in the oven. Set the tater tots into a 425 degrees F oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Then remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.

Then place them onto a skewer, and put them back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle some cheese and bacon on top, and cook for another 4 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.

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