These Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor from bacon, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. 🍢🔥 They’re a fun and easy appetizer or snack that comes together quickly in the air fryer. Perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you’re craving comfort food on a stick! 🥓
These Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are the ultimate fun and delicious snack or appetizer! 🥓🧀 Crispy, golden tater tots are threaded onto skewers and air fried until perfectly crunchy, then loaded with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of green onions.
They’re easy to make, totally customizable, and perfect for parties, game days, or even a fun family dinner side. Serve them with sour cream, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate comfort food on a stick! 😍🍢
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
✅ Crispy & Cheesy Goodness – Perfectly golden tots with melted cheese! 🧀🥓
⏱️ Quick & Easy – Made in the air fryer in minutes. ⏲️
🍢 Fun to Eat – Everything tastes better on a skewer! 😍🍢
🙌 Perfect for Parties – A crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack everyone loves. 🎉
💡 Customizable – Add bacon, sour cream, jalapeños, or your favorite toppings! 🌶️
Ingredients Needed
- Tater Tots – Crispy, golden tots perfect for skewering and air frying
- Cooked Bacon – Crumbled crispy bacon adds salty, smoky flavor
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Melts beautifully for gooey, cheesy goodness
- Assorted Toppings – Green onions, sour cream, jalapeños, or favorite sauces
How To Make Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Step One: Place the tater tots in the air fryer basket, set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F, and set cook time for 8–10 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even crispiness.
Step Two: Remove the tater tots from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 4 minutes, then carefully thread the tater tots onto the skewers. 🍢
Step Three: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skewers, then top with crumbled bacon. Set the air fryer temperature to 300 degrees F and cook until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers Recipe 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.
Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers Recipe Faqs
❓Can I use frozen tater tots? Yes! ❄️ Cook them straight from frozen—no need to thaw.
❓Do I have to use skewers? Nope! 🍴 You can make this without skewers by spreading the tots on a tray and topping them the same way.
❓Can I add different toppings? Absolutely! 🧀🥓🌶️ Try sour cream, jalapeños, green onions, ranch, or even diced tomatoes.
❓How do I keep the cheese from blowing off in the air fryer? Lower the temperature to 300°F when melting the cheese so it doesn’t blow around and melts evenly. 🔥
❓Can I make them ahead of time? You can prep the tots and skewers ahead, but for the crispiest result, cook and load them fresh. 🍽️
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Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Description
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup bacon, diced and cooked
Optional Toppings: Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Beans, Ranch Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Chicken Breast, etc.
Instructions
- Place the tater tots into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, 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.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Skewers
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
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