Air fryer Sonic tater tots bring the best of fast food right to your freezer! They cook up crispy and hot in only 10 minutes, making for the perfect side or snack.
Place the frozen Sonic tots into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer
10 Frozen Sonic Tots
Cook on the air fry setting for 10 minutes, stopping halfway through to shake the basket. If they’re not as deep brown as you’d like, feel free to add a few extra minutes
Sprinkle with salt and serve hot
Salt to taste
Notes
While this recipe is specifically geared towards the Sonic tots, the same directions apply to other brands of frozen tater tots as well. Ore Ida and McCain are two other common brands
A typical bag is 28 ounces and that’s 9 servings (of 10 tots each). You may cook as many servings at a time as fit in your air fryer basket in a single layer without adding cooking time. My 8 Qt Ninja air fryer can hold 30 tots per 4-qt dual zone basket, so I am able to cook 60 at a time comfortably. Other air fryer sizes will of course vary
I typically serve my Sonic tots with salt and ketchup to keep it simple, but you can add any french fry seasoning or dipping sauces you like, or see my variations section for different loaded toppings!
Sonic does include air fryer directions on the bag. However, I find that their indicated temperature of 360°F is not sufficient to get the crispy outside you desire with a tot, which is why I cook them at a higher temperature
You do not need to add additional oil to the tots for cooking, as they add some into the tots prior to freezing
Store completely cooled leftover Sonic tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Do not refreeze once they have been cooked once
To reheat, air fry leftover tater tots at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, until re-crisped and hot
Exact nutritional values will vary based on any sauces or toppings added, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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