Add half a package of frozen tater tots to a large mixing bowl
Mix or toss the tater tots, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs and garlic until all that tater tots are evenly covered with the other ingredients
Place mixed tater tots into air fryer
Cook for 5 minutes at 350 F (180 C)
Toss air fryer basket over paper towel, sink anything to catch the bits that will fall out
Place back in air fryer and cook for another 5 minutes
Take basket out, toss again, return to air fryer for further 5 minutes. 15 minutes total.
Serve golden brown tater tots
Notes
By cooking them for 5 minutes a time and tossing the basket, we ensure that they all cook evenly and completely. It is a bit of extra effort, but well worth it. If you are pressed for time, increase the time slightly and only take them out once. But be sure to take them out at least once as that moves them around in the basket and ensures the tater tots cook evenly.
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