Crispy Golden Cheese Tater Tots

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Crispy Golden Cheese Tater Tots

These Crispy Golden Cheese Tater Tots are the perfect bite-sized snack — crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and loaded with warm potato and melted cheese flavor. They’re exactly the kind of easy appetizer recipe, game-day snack, and quick comfort food readers love searching for. Serve them with ketchup, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Yield: 3–4 servings
Temp: 400°F (200°C)
Time: 25–30 minutes

Key Ingredients First:

  • Shredded potatoes
  • Cheese
  • Flour or cornstarch

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded potatoes (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp flour or 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Oil spray or a little oil for crisping
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potato Mix
    In a bowl, combine shredded potatoes, cheese, flour (or cornstarch), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This mixture gives the crispy texture people love in oven-baked snack recipes and easy potato appetizers.
  2. Shape the Tots
    Scoop small portions and form into mini cylinders using your hands. Place them on a lined tray.
  3. Bake Until Crispy
    Spray lightly with oil.
    Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crunchy.
  4. Serve Hot
    Top with chopped parsley and serve with ketchup or spicy dipping sauce. Perfect for family snack ideas, party food, and quick air fryer recipes.

Serving Ideas

  • Dip into marinara, ranch, garlic aioli, or cheese sauce.
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
  • Serve as a side with burgers, sandwiches, or chicken.

Tips

  • Squeeze excess moisture from potatoes for the crispiest finish.
  • Add Parmesan for deeper flavor.
  • Can be air-fried at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.

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