Air-Fried Loaded Tater Tots

Instructions

• 1

  Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 12 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 2

  Place the bacon and ¼ cup (2 fl oz) water in the roasting pan.

• 3

  Place the tater tots in the air fry basket and shake the basket to spread evenly in a single layer.

• 4

  Once preheated, place the bacon on the oven rack and the tater tots into position 1 and air fry for 12 minutes. When the oven signals, add the lighter part of the onion to the bacon and stir. Continue cooking.

• 5

  When the oven has 1 minute remaining on the timer, remove the bacon and onion. Adjust the oven to 425°F, for 10 minutes and continue air frying the tater tots, shaking the basket halfway through. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 6

  To make the seasoning salt, place all the spices in a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.

• 7

  To make the garlic cream, place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

• 8

  Drain the bacon and onion mixture on paper towel and set the pan aside.

• 9

  The tater tots should be golden and crisp. If not, press A Bit More.

  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 10

  Transfer the tater tots to the roasting pan. Sprinkle with the seasoning salt and toss to coat. Top with the cheese and the bacon and onion mixture.

• 11

  Move the oven rack to position 1 Down. Adjust the oven time to 3 minutes and press Start to preheat.

• 12

  When the oven signals, place the loaded tater tots in the oven and air fry for 3 minutes. When the oven signals halfway through cooking, rotate the pan and continue cooking.

• 13

  The cheese should be melted. If not, press A Bit More.

  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 14

  Top the tater tots with the garlic cream and sprinkle with the green part of the onion. Serve.