tater totz

You can cook frozen tater tots using air frying, oven baking, deep frying, or pan frying — all four methods are commonly listed and will produce good results when you follow package directions.

Keep tater tots frozen until you’re ready to prepare them. Packaging advises storing them in the freezer and not thawing before cooking; follow the package instructions for best results.

Labels seen on products include "gluten-free" for some frozen tots, and some veggie tots note the absence of artificial flavors or preservatives.

A 28-ounce bag is listed as containing about 9 servings.

Typical full-bag cook times shown are: for potato puffs, about 22–24 minutes in the oven and 15–17 minutes in an air fryer; for waffle-cut fries, about 24–26 minutes in the oven and 10–12 minutes in an air fryer.

Tater tots and similar frozen potato sides are presented as quick, easy-to-prepare freezer options that heat in minutes in an air fryer, oven, or deep fryer; reviewers frequently note the time savings and convenience.