Veggie Tots in Air Fryer

Veggie tots in air fryer come out perfectly crispy and delicious. If you’re health-conscious and don’t want many carbs then frozen veggie tots air fryer is perfect for you.

Veggie tots in air fryer are so easy and quick to make. I love making veggie tots in an air fryer because it’s easy, quick, and cleaning up is so easy at the end. This can be the best snacks, side dish, or appetizer for your game day.

The veggie tots are made of different vegetables such as broccoli tots, cauliflower tots, zucchini tots, sweet potato tots, mixed veggie tots, and many more. You can choose any of these as per your preference, but the most common tots available are cauliflower tots.

So, you can even make these from scratch so you can add your favorite veggies. They are so good, and healthy too.

 

How to cook veggie tots in air fryer?

Cooking frozen veggie tots in air fryer is so easy and quick. They are perfectly crunchy on the outside and they are tasty. So, let’s start with the veggie tots recipe in air fryer.

Ingredients for veggie tots in air fryer:

1 bag for frozen veggie tots

Instructions for veggie tots in air fryer:

1. First of all, preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 1-2 minutes.
2. Take the required numbers of frozen veggie tots and put them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
3. Cook them at 200C/400F for 10 -15 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown in color. Toss them halfway through the cooking process for the best result.
4. Remove the veggie tots and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can find the veggie tots in air fryer recipe in the printable card below.

Note: If you would like to make veggie tots at home then here’s the recipe.

 

Air fryer homemade veggie tots recipe:

Making homemade veggie tots is fun because you can add your favorite vegetables. For homemade veggie tots I love to make cauliflower veggie tots in air fryer.

Ingredients for cauliflower veggie tots in air fryer:

• 3-4 cups cauliflower florets (steamed or 2cups package riced cauliflower)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free or panko)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions for Cauliflower veggie tots in air fryer:

1. Steam the cauliflower florets for about 5 minutes. Put the cauliflower florets in the food processor and pulse into a rice-like consistency.
2. Place it on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to squeeze the excess water and put it in a mixing bowl.
3. Add all the ingredients and mix them well until completely combined.
   Scoop with a spoon and shape it into a cylindrical shape as tater tots.
4. Preheat your air fryer at 190C/375F for 2 minutes.
5. Spray a thin layer of cooking spray on the air fryer basket.
6. Place the cauliflower veggie tots in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
7. Cook at 190C/375F for 20 minutes and flip halfway through the cooking process.
8. Remove, serve and enjoy with your favorite dips.

Why veggie tots in air fryer are so tasty?

• They are tasty because of the following reasons:
• Easy and quick side dish, snack for kids and adults.
• No oil is needed for cooking.
• More delicious when served with your favorite dips or sauces.

Tips for cooking frozen veggie tots in air fryer:

• Place the veggie tots in a single layer in the basket and don’t overcrowd for the best result.
• Toss the veggie tots halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
• No oil spray is needed but if you want them crispy then you can spray them with cooking oil.
• You don’t have to defrost the veggie tots, add them directly to the preheated air fryer.

Find more air fryer veggie recipes:

Air fryer tater tots
Air fryer veggie nuggets
Air fryer mushrooms
Air fryer eggplant
Air fryer broccoli

What to serve with veggie tots?

Serve your veggie tots with your favorite dipping sauce, ketchup or ranch dressing. You can also serve them as a side dish to air fryer frozen chicken wings, air fryer pork belly, frozen chicken breast in air fryer.

 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

 

Are veggie tots healthy?

Yes, veggie tots in air fryer are healthy. Veggie tots are a good alternative for tater tots and French fries.

 

How to cook or reheat frozen cauliflower veggie tots in air fryer?

I have mentioned the cooking for the veggie tots above. So, you can follow the same steps for cooking frozen cauliflower veggie tots in air fryer.
Reheating the veggie tots in air fryer is easy. Place the leftover veggie tots in the air fryer and reheat at 180 C/355F for 2-3 minutes or until warm.

 

Storage tips for veggie tots in air fryer:

You can store the leftover veggie tots in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

 

Equipment:
Air fryer

Course: Snack, Side dish
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time:10-15 minutes

Nutrition Facts,
Calories- 145kcal | Sodium- 347 mg | Fat- 7g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Protein- 2g | Sugar-2g | Carbohydrate- 18mg | Fiber- 2g | Potassium- 145mg |Calcium- 21mg | Iron- 1mg |

 

If you like veggie tots in air fryer, look what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer snap peas
• Air fryer fried cabbage

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