Tator tots were created in the 1950s by Ore-Ida, a frozen food company. They were originally made from leftover potato scraps and were meant to be a cheap and easy side dish. However, they quickly gained popularity and are now a beloved snack or appetizer. Bacon-wrapped tator tots are a modern twist on the classic tots, and cooking them in an air fryer makes them even more delicious.
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Tator Tots
Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
12
minutesTotal time
22
minutesCrispy and delicious, these air fried bacon-wrapped tator tots are the perfect appetizer or snack. The air fryer cooks the bacon to perfection, resulting in a crispy outside and a soft and flavorful inside.
Ingredients
1 pound bacon
1 bag frozen tator tots
Toothpicks
Your favorite dipping sauce
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut bacon slices in half so they are shorter and easier to wrap around the tator tots.
- Wrap each tator tot with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the bacon-wrapped tator tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until bacon is crispy and tots are heated through.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to flip the tator tots halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Be careful when removing the toothpicks before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different dipping sauces for added flavor.
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