Appetizers & Snacks, Kid-Friendly, Side Dishes

Cheesy Tater Tots with Gravy

  • Prep 5 mins
  • Total 45 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 8

A warm cheesy snack for a cool night.

Allergies

  • Contains Milk/Dairy

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy

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  • 2 pounds frozen tater tots
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled, small diced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 jar (18 ounces) gravy
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 7 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions or chives

Utensils

  • Step 1

    Install crisper plate in the Zone 1 basket. Add tater tots, then insert basket in unit.

  • Step 2

    Add diced onion, garlic, canola oil, salt, and pepper to Zone 2 basket (without crisper plate). Toss to evenly coat the onion, then insert basket in unit.

  • Step 3

    Select Zone 1, select AIRFRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 40 minutes. Select Zone 2, select AIRFRY, set temperature to 350°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Press center of dial to begin cooking.

  • Step 4

    When Zone 1 time reaches 25 minutes, press center of dial to pause cooking. Remove basket from unit and give the basket a light toss. Reinsert basket and press center of dial to resume cooking.

  • Step 5

    When Zone 2 time reaches 10 minutes, press center of dial to pause cooking. Remove basket from unit and add gravy and water. Stir mixture with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Reinsert basket and press center of dial to resume cooking.

  • Step 6

    When Zone 1 time reaches 6 minutes, press center of dial to pause cooking. Remove basket from unit, sprinkle tater tots with paprika, and give the basket a light toss. Top tater tots with mozzarella. Reinsert basket and press center of dial to resume cooking.

  • Step 7

    When cooking is complete, transfer tater tots to a serving plate and top with gravy and scallions.