Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tot Cups
Frozen tater tots pressed into muffin cups, air-fried until crisp, then loaded with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and scallions.
🍽 4 servings
⏱ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 20 min
⏰ Total: 30 min
📊 Easy
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 24 tots frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Place 2–3 frozen tater tots in each silicone muffin cup. Press down gently with the back of a spoon.
- Place the muffin cups in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F / 204°C for 8–10 minutes until tater tots are partially crisp.
- Press the centers of the tater tots down with a spoon to create a cup shape.
- Fill each cup with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon. Return to the air fryer for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream and sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
Chef's Notes: Use silicone muffin cups — they are air fryer-safe and flexible. If you don't have muffin cups, you can shape the tater tots free-form in the basket, though they won't hold the cup shape as well. Start with frozen tater tots, not thawed. Contains: Milk.