Air Fryer Chili Cheese Tots

Published Date: December 2, 2022


Category: Air Fryer Appetizers

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This 15-minute Air Fryer Chili Cheese Tots recipe is sure to be a regular at your dinner table! This recipe is addictingly simple and satisfying, with perfectly crispy tater tots, flavorful chili, and gooey melted cheese.

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🛒 Air Fryer Chili Cheese Tots Ingredients

  • Tater Tots 
  • Cooking Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chili 
  • Cheese

*see recipe card for detailed amounts

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How to Make Chili Cheese Tots in the Air Fryer

  • Begin by adding frozen tater tots to the air fryer basket in an even layer. The tots can touch but not overlap. 
  • Spray them lightly with cooking oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Air fry the tater tots at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • Open the basket and shake the tots to turn them over for even, crispy cooking. Then air fry for another 5-7 minutes or until your tots are golden and crisp.
  • Remove the tater tots from the basket and set them aside.
  • Then wipe the basket clean and line it with parchment paper, a silicon basket, or a paper air fryer liner. 
  • Place the tater tots back in the lined basket and top with warm chili and shredded cheese.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes at 350°F or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Helpful Notes:

  • I use Ore Ida frozen tater tots in this recipe. 
  • This recipe is a delicious way to use up leftover chili. First, warm it up before pouring it onto the tater tots so everything cooks evenly. 
  • If you use parchment paper, ensure it doesn’t touch the upper heating elements.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

These chili cheese tater tots store well and reheat easily in the air fryer. 

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to four days. 

IN THE FREEZER: This recipe isn’t a good candidate for freezing.  

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To reheat, place leftovers on a sheet of parchment in the air fryer at 350°F until warm.

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FAQS

Can I use homemade chili in this recipe?

You can use homemade or canned chili in this recipe. If you need one, try this delicious Chili Recipe.

How do I make this recipe spicy?

Add cayenne, hot sauce, or jalapenos to this recipe for a spicy kick.

Is this dish vegetarian?

This dish is vegetarian if you make it with vegetarian chili.

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Air Fryer Chili Cheese Tots


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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 569 kcal
This Air Fryer Chili Cheese Tots recipe is a crave-worthy combination of deliciously crispy tater tots, flavorful chili, and gooey melted cheese for a dish that’s simple and satisfying.

EQUIPMENT

  • Air Fryer
  • Parchment Paper

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 16 oz tater tots
  • cooking oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chili
  • 1/2 cup cheese, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Begin by adding frozen tater tots to the air fryer basket in an even layer. The tots can touch but not overlap.
  • Spray them lightly with cooking oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Air fry the tater tots at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • Open the basket and shake the tots to turn them over for even, crispy cooking. Then air fry for another 5-7 minutes or until your tots are golden and crisp.
  • Remove the tater tots from the basket and set them aside.
  • Then wipe the basket clean and line it with parchment paper, a silicon basket, or a paper air fryer liner.
  • Place the tater tots back in the lined basket and top with warm chili and shredded cheese.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes at 350°F or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

NOTES

  • I use Ore Ida frozen tater tots in this recipe. 
  • This recipe is a delicious way to use up leftover chili. First, warm it up before pouring it onto the tater tots so everything cooks evenly. 
  • If you use parchment paper, ensure it doesn’t touch the upper heating elements.

NUTRITION

Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 13gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1214mgPotassium: 853mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 2mg
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
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