How long to Bake Tater Tots at 425

Arrange the frozen Tater Tots in a single layer on an 11-inch x 17-inch baking sheet. Heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Bake until a light golden color.

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine tater tots and olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat, spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 30 minutes.
3. Remove the tater tots from the oven, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a mixing bowl.

How do you fry Ore Ida Tater Tots?

Be careful not to splash or spill any oil on the hot stovetop burner.

1. Preheat cooking oil in an electric fryer to 375°F. Fill the fryer no more than halfway with oil.
2. Fill the air fryer basket no more than half full with frozen Tater Tots. Carefully lower the basket into the hot oil.
3. Fry 3-4 minutes. …
4. Drain on paper towels.

How do I make Tater Tots crisp in the oven?

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Add the tater tots to a baking sheet. Drizzle the bacon grease over the tater tots. Sprinkle with seasonal salt. …
3. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven.
4. Flip the tartars and return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until crispy and golden.
5. Serve immediately.

Can you cook tater tots 350?

Spread 1 bag of frozen tater tots on a baking sheet or large skillet and bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Prepare the toppings while the tater tots are grilling.

Can I cook tater tots at 400?

How long do you cook Tater Tots at 400? Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine tater tots and olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat, spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 30 minutes.

How long should I bake tater tots at 425?

Instructions for 1/2 bag: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange frozen Extra Crispy Tater Tots in a single layer on an 11-inch x 17-inch baking sheet. Heat for 19-21 minutes. Bake until a light golden color.

Can I cook tater tots at 425?

Shape the potato mixture into small balls or tots and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush the bites with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 F. Flip bites and bake another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Can you put frozen Tater Tots in a deep fryer?

Deep Fryer • Preheat cooking oil in an electric deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Fill fryer no more than half full of oil. Fill air fryer basket no more than half full with frozen Extra Crispy Tater Tots. … Arrange the frozen Extra Crispy Tater Tots in a single layer on an 11″x17″ baking sheet.

How do you know when the tater tots are done?

You’ll know the toddlers are done and ready when they have a deep golden brown color with an outer crust that looks exceptionally crispy. Although the suggested cooking time may vary from brand to brand, a good rule of thumb is to start by adding an extra five minutes to the timer.

Can you cook Tater Tots in a skillet?

TO COOK FROZEN TATER TOTS IN A SKILLET
First heat the oil to a depth of ¼ inch in the bottom of your skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the amount of crispiness you prefer – turn frequently.

How do you keep sweet potatoes warm and crispy?

Reheat the Tater Tots in the oven
The dry heat of the oven guarantees that the tater tots will be crispy and golden on the outside, but still soft on the inside. Using the oven is great, as you can also reheat a large number of tater tots at once, feeding everyone without having to reheat in batches!

This Seasoned Tater Tots recipe is a great way to doctor up a frozen bag of tots. No more soggy bland boring tater tots. These are the perfect side dish for burgers, hot dogs, and more. 

I love to cook from scratch, but sometimes I just don’t have the time. So recipes like this, my Air Fryer Frozen Eggs Rolls, or Frozen Burgers made in the air fryer are on standby in a pinch.  

• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How to Make Seasoned Tater Tots
• Expert Tips & Variations
• Recipe FAQs
• More Side Dish Recipes
• Seasoned Tater Tots

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple pantry ingredients - You likely have all of these ingredients on hand already. These are all items that can be stored for long periods of time which makes this recipe a great standby side dish. 
• Flavorful - The spices and oil take these to the next level. 
• Crispy - The key is to bake them longer than instructed on the back of the package. 
• Easy - While these do take a while in the oven, the recipe is completely hands off.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Olive Oil: Substitute for a neutral oil, like avocado or vegetable oil. 
• Salt: Omit if the tots have salt added already. You can always salt them when they come out of the oven if needed. 
• Cayenne: These have a mild amount of spice. Increase to ½-3/4 teaspoon to make them spicier.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

How to Make Seasoned Tater Tots

Quick Overview

• Toss in oil & spices.
• Bake & serve hot!

Step by Step Instructions

Keep baking them until crispy and browned.

Step 1: Preheat the oven and 1-2 large baking sheets to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the oil and all of the spices.

Step 2: Add the tots and toss until evenly coated in the oil mixture.

Step 3: Place the tots on the preheated pan. (For crispier tots, use two baking sheets.)

Step 4: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until crispy. Check the tots as they cook and toss a couple of times. Rotate the pan 1-2 times if using two baking sheets.

Expert Tips & Variations

• Preheat the pan. Placing the frozen tots on a hot pan helps the exterior to begin crisping faster. 
• Add oil. The additional oil adds flavor, prevents them from drying out, and aids in crisping. It also prevents the spices from burning. 
• Do not overcrowd the sheet pan. Depending on the size of your baking sheet you may want to use two. The more air that can circulate between them, the crisper they will get. 
• Bake until crispy. Continue baking the tots until they are crispy. I find the instructions on the package are not long enough. Using two baking sheets can speed up the crisping process. 
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. My favorite is ranch. Ketchup, BBQ, fry sauce, or even mayo are also great options.

Recipe FAQs

What goes good on tater tots?

Potatoes are a great vessel for a variety of flavors. Dry spices like chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, thyme, onion powder, granulated garlic, paprika etc. are great options. You can also load them up with cheese, bacon, and chives. 

How do I make my tater tots crispy?

Overbake them. I find the time suggested on the bag is not long enough to get them crispy. 

How do I cook frozen tater tots?

The typical package instructions recommend baking them at 425 degrees from anywhere from 20-40 minutes depending on the brand and amount being baked. 

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This Seasoned Tater Tots recipe is a great way to doctor up a frozen bag of tots. No more soggy bland boring tater tots. These are the perfect side dish for burgers, hot dogs, and more.

Servings10 people

Prep5 minutes

Cook55 minutes

Total1 hour

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• ▢ 1 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
• ▢ 3 Tablespoon olive oil*
• ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon thyme
• ▢ 1 teaspoon oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt*
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne*

• Preheat the oven and 1-2 large baking sheets to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the oil and all of the spices.

• Add the tots and toss until evenly coated in the oil mixture.

• Place the tots on the preheated pan. (For crispier tots, use two baking sheets.)

• Bake for 55-60 minutes or until crispy. Check the tots as they cook and toss a couple of times. Rotate the pan 1-2 times if using two baking sheets.

• Olive Oil: Substitute for a neutral oil, like avocado or vegetable oil. 
• Salt: Omit if the tots have salt added already. You can always salt them when they come out of the oven if needed. 
• Preheat the pan. Placing the frozen tots on a hot pan helps the exterior to begin crisping faster. 
• Add oil. The additional oil adds flavor, prevents them from drying out, and aids in crisping. It also prevents the spices from burning. 
• Do not overcrowd the sheet pan. Depending on the size of your baking sheet you may want to use two. The more air that can circulate between them, the crisper they will get. 
• Bake until crispy. Continue baking the tots until they are crispy. I find the instructions on the package are not long enough. Using two baking sheets can speed up the crisping process.

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 529mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g