Best 7 Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots Recipes

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Tater tots, those crispy, golden-brown potato gems, are elevated to new heights when wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Air fryer bacon-wrapped tater tots are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer, snack, or side dish that is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. The combination of crispy bacon and fluffy potato tots is irresistible, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection without all the added oil and mess of traditional frying. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making bacon-wrapped tater tots in an air fryer, as well as variations for different flavors and dipping sauces. Whether you like your tater tots plain or loaded with toppings, this recipe has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and get ready to enjoy a crispy, flavorful batch of bacon-wrapped tater tots.

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BACON-WRAPPED TATER TOTS®



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This recipe found me about a year ago and I have absolutely loved it ever since! Given its ingredients I was surprised to find it seems to be a hit no matter where it's served.

Provided by pinklady

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 slices center-cut bacon, cut in half crosswise
24 frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), partially defrosted
4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese, each cut into 6 small pieces
24 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
24 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay each slice of bacon onto a work surface and place a potato nugget in the center of each bacon slice. Cut a slit down the center of each potato nugget and place a Cheddar cheese piece into the slit. Top each nugget with a dash of hot sauce. Wrap bacon around each filled potato nugget and secure the bacon to the nugget with a toothpick. Transfer the wrapped nuggets to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are cooked through and bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 761.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BACON WRAPPED TATER TOTS AIR FRYER RECIPE



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Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots in the air fryer are irresistibly delicious! Make in 3 simple steps with just 3 ingredients (bacon, tater tots, cheddar cheese).

Provided by Kristina

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 slices bacon
15 frozen tater tots
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Cut the bacon slices into 3 even pieces. Wrap one cut slice around each frozen tater tot and place into the air fryer basket or tray.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 14 minutes. With 3 minutes left, top each bacon wrapped tot with about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Carefully remove each tater tot with a spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 oz, Calories 49 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED TATER TOTS



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These bacon-wrapped goodies are always a hit with my friends and family. They'll go fast, so you may want to double the recipe! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 bacon strips, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
32 frozen Tater Tots, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. In batches, cook bacon on greased tray in air-fryer basket until partially cooked but not crisp, 4-5 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Combine syrup and pepper flakes. Dip each bacon piece in syrup mixture, then wrap around a Tater Tot. Secure with toothpicks., Place on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until bacon is crisp, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BACON-WRAPPED TATER TOTS WITH SRIRACHA HONEY GLAZE



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Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots are the perfect finger food for a party or get-together, especially paired with beer. They're sprinkled with a savory seasoning salt, then glazed with a spicy maple glaze.

Provided by Jevin Morris

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 tater tots
10 strips bacon (cut in half lengthwise)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Sriracha

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the tater tots in a bowl and sprinkle the seasoning salt evenly over the tots. Mix to coat each piece.
  • Cut the bacon strips in half lengthwise. Wrap one strip around each tater tot. Add the tots back to the bowl.
  • Mix the honey and sriracha together and drizzle half of it over the tots. Stir to coat. You can secure the bacon ends together with a toothpick, if you wish.
  • Spread the tots evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and the tots are crispy. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 1022 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER TATER TOTS®



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This simple, how-to recipe is perfect for those cooking for few people. You can cook without ever heating up your oven and the result is perfectly crispy tots. Temperature and time are the same regardless of servings. Easy peasy.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 1

36 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 4 minutes.
  • Place desired amount of potato nuggets into the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Shake the basket. Cook until crispy, or to desired doneness, about 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 258.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BACON WRAPPED TATER TOTS



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This has been a huge hit for anyone that eats these! Easy bar food style recipe that everyone will love. Bacon and jalapeno slice wrapped around tator tot and deep fried, topped with cheddar cheese and great dipped in ranch! Perfect party food or snack!

Provided by Drea M

Categories     Pork

Time 24m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
12 ounces bacon (each slice cut in 1/2)
16 ounces pickled jalapeno peppers or 2 jalapenos, sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese, to sprinkle on top
1/2 cup ranch dressing
toothpick, to hold together

Steps:

  • Slightly defrost tator tots to allow toothpick to go through.
  • Hold jalapeno slice around tator tot then wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around and secure together with toothpick.
  • Make as many as you can then deep fat fry them at 375 degrees for about 3-4 minutes or untill brown and crispy looking. ( I think it cooks a little better after they have been frozen together and it's great to keep some frozen for on the spot snack needing)
  • Immediately sprinkle with cheddar cheese (You can microwave a little so the cheese gets melted more) and provide a side of ranch for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1265.5, Fat 97.1, SaturatedFat 31.7, Cholesterol 97.4, Sodium 4200.7, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 24.5

BACON-WRAPPED TATER TOTS



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Indulge in just one of these bacon wrapped tater tots and you'll taste why they're a hit with kids of all ages. They'll go fast, so you may want double the recipe! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 bacon strips, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
32 frozen Tater Tots, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Combine syrup and pepper flakes. Dip each bacon piece in syrup mixture, then wrap around a Tater Tot. Secure with toothpicks., Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until bacon is crisp, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor.
  • Cut the bacon slices in half lengthwise so they will wrap around the tater tots more easily.
  • Season the tater tots with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before wrapping them in bacon.
  • Use a toothpick to secure the bacon around the tater tots.
  • Cook the tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook the tater tots at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the tater tots are crispy.
  • Serve the tater tots hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Air fryer bacon-wrapped tater tots are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that is sure to please everyone. They are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. Plus, they are a great way to use up leftover bacon. So next time you are looking for a fun and delicious treat, give air fryer bacon-wrapped tater tots a try. You won't be disappointed!

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