Crispy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes!
If you grew up loving tater tot casserole, get ready for a serious upgrade — because this Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole is next-level comfort food! You get all the classic creamy, beefy, cheesy goodness, but with golden-brown tater tots that crisp up perfectly in the air fryer. No soggy tots here!
This recipe is easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast. Plus, it uses simple pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand.
🧀 Tips from My Kitchen
- Make sure your dish fits easily in your air fryer basket — ceramic, glass, or metal all work great.
- Want extra crunch? Give those tater tots a quick spray of oil before cooking.
- You can totally mix in a handful of frozen veggies like corn or green beans for a one-pan meal.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the air fryer — just 3–5 minutes at 350°F and dinner’s back on!
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Family-friendly comfort food
- Crispy tater tots + creamy beefy filling = perfection
- No oven required (so your kitchen stays cool!)
Print your Air fryer Tater Tot Casserole recipe here:
Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (divided)
- About 2 cups frozen tater tots (enough to cover dish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
Directions:
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Place ground beef, onion, and garlic in a heat-safe casserole dish that fits in your air fryer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir Worcestershire sauce, cream of mushroom soup, and 1 cup of the cheese into the beef mixture until well combined.
- Smooth beef mixture evenly in the dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the tots.
- Return dish to air fryer and cook at for 12–15 minutes, until tater tots are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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