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Loaded Tater Tots Appetizers
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes
Spray air fryer basket or pan with cooking spray
Arrange frozen tater tots in single layer in basket
Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes shaking basket halfway through
While tots cook mix sour cream and ranch in small bowl
After 15 minutes remove basket and top tots with shredded cheddar cheese
Sprinkle crumbled bacon over cheese
Return to air fryer and cook additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts
Remove from air fryer carefully
Top with green onions and jalapeño slices
Drizzle with sour cream ranch mixture
Season with garlic powder paprika salt and pepper
Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melted
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Air fryer-safe pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Don't thaw tater tots cook from frozen
Shake basket halfway for even crisping
Add cheese last 5 minutes to prevent burning
Use air fryer-safe pan for easy serving
Serve immediately for best texture
Double recipe for larger crowds
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Best served fresh. Leftovers get soggy when stored.
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Cook bacon and chop toppings ahead. Assemble right before cooking.
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Not recommended as loaded tater tots don't freeze well after cooking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with extra ranch sour cream or buffalo sauce for dipping.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Overcrowding prevents crisping. Adding toppings too early makes tots soggy.
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Breakfast style add scrambled eggs
- Buffalo use buffalo sauce and blue cheese
- Pizza add pepperoni and marinara
- Nacho style add salsa and guacamole
- BBQ use BBQ sauce and pulled chicken
- Veggie add bell peppers and mushrooms
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes but frozen work best for consistent results and crispy texture.
No cook from frozen for best crispy texture.
Yes turkey bacon works great as healthier alternative.
Cheddar is classic but pepper jack mozzarella or Mexican blend all work.
Yes omit bacon and add extra cheese or veggie bacon.
