tater toss

Tater tots are commonly cooked in the oven or air fryer for a crisp exterior. Whole fingerling potatoes are typically steamed, baked, air fried, or prepared in a slow cooker, depending on the recipe.

Reviews commonly highlight a pleasing balance of crispness and creaminess and note that the tots reliably crisp up when baked in the oven.

Keep frozen tater tots in the freezer until you’re ready to prepare or eat them. Do not thaw and refreeze; follow package instructions for best results.

Tater tots are versatile as snacks, appetizers, or side dishes (served alone, with dips, or topped). Fingerling potatoes work well steamed, roasted or air fried as a side, or added to slow-cooker meals and salads.

Common package sizes for tater tot products are 24 oz, 28 oz, and 32 oz bags.

Common labels on listings include “gluten-free,” and some product pages note eligibility for SNAP EBT where applicable.

Fresh mini fingerling potatoes are sold whole and pre-washed but raw; they must be fully cooked before eating.

Some novelty tater tots are offered in fun shapes such as stars and dinosaurs.