Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole
Comfort food on a weeknight? Yes you can with this crispy tater tot bake recipe. Packed with ground beef, creamy sauce, crispy tots and melted cheese and ready in about 35 minutes, it's perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 6
Calories: 543kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef I used 93% lean
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 76 frozen tater tots (amount may vary based on pan size)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, cooking until it's rare (the meat will continue cooking the air fryer). Season with paprika, salt and pepper.1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the mushroom soup to the cooked meat and stir to combine. Set aside.20 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Lightly grease a baking pan with oil or nonstick spray.
- Fill the pan with tater tots, standing them up.76 frozen tater tots
- Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 7 minutes or until the top of the tots start to crisp.
- Top with the meat mixture and carefully spread it out to the edges to evenly cover the tater tots. Cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add the cheese, sprinkling it evenly across the casserole. Cook for 3 minutes.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Remove the pan from the air fryer and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving and adding the optional garnish if using.chopped parsley
Notes
- Make sure your pan fits your air fryer basket before starting.
- I used cheddar cheese but you can use your favorite melty cheese or whatever you have on hand. Keep in mind that freshly shredded cheese will melt better than pre-shredded from the grocery store.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer at 375 degrees F until warmed through.
- This recipe makes 6 normal-sized servings but if you're feeding hungry teens feel free to cut it down to 4 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1558mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 3mg