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Plate of Air Fryer Beef Totchos with ground beef, melted cheese, and toppings

Air Fryer Beef Totchos

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Crispy air fryer beef totchos loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings—perfect for game day or quick snacks.

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces tater tots, frozen
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade blend
  • 1-2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Diced tomatoes, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced jalapeños, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced black olives, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Avocado or guacamole, optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200°C), for 3-5 minutes.
  • Place the frozen tater tots in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set cook time for about 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
  • While the tater tots are cooking, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef, along with a little water if needed (follow the seasoning packet instructions). Stir well to combine and cook for a few more minutes until the beef is well seasoned.
  • Once the tater tots are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and place them in a heat-safe dish. Sprinkle the cooked, seasoned ground beef over the tater tots, then cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place the beef totchos back in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F (200°C) for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Once the cheese is melted, remove the totchos from the air fryer. Top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, black olives, and avocado or guacamole if using.

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 22gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg