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
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