If you love tater tots as much as I do, then you know there’s nothing better than a warm, crispy tot. But what do you do when you have leftovers? How can you reheat them, so they taste just as good as when they were first cooked?
In this blog post, I will share with you three different methods for reheating tater tots so that they are crispy and delicious every time!
Can you reheat tater tots?
Absolutely! Tater tots are one of the easiest things to reheat. Here are three methods that will guarantee perfectly crispy tater tots every time:
- Oven
- Air fryer
- In a pan over the stovetop
The oven is my favorite way to reheat tater tots. You can also use the microwave to reheat these little yummies, but the results are not great.
You will end up with soggy tots instead of crispy ones. Let us find out how we can reheat them to have a crispy crust and soft from the inside.
How to reheat tater tots?
You can reheat tater tots in a few different ways. Reheating in the oven is the best way to make tater tots crispy. Airefryer takes less time to reheat and gives crunchy and crisp results. However, I wouldn’t say I like heating in the microwave as all the crispiness is lost, and tater tots become soggy.
The best methods to reheat are:
- Reheating the tater tots in the oven
- Reheat in an air fryer
- Reheat in pan
- Reheat tater tots in the microwave
How to reheat tater tots in the oven?
Reheating the tater tots in the oven gives the best results. It is also an excellent option to reheat a big batch of tater tots. In 10-12 minutes, you have crispy and soft tater tots.
Here are the steps you need to reheat:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place tater tots on a baking sheet.
- Spray with oil
- Bake for about 5-6 minutes.
- Turn the tater tots to warm them from another side.
- Again reheat for 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
Pro tip: Don’t forget to turn the side of the tater tots, or they will not be crispy from one side. Remove the tots when done, and don’t heat for a long time to avoid scorching.
How to reheat tater tots in an air fryer?
Reheating tater tots in an air fryer is the second-best method. It takes less time than reheating in the oven. The results are also quite good and have evenly crispy tater tots.
Here is how you need to reheat your tater tots in an air fryer
- First, put tater tots in the air fryer.
- Set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray some oil on tater tots.
- Air fry for about six minutes.
- Remove and serve immediately!
Pro tip: If you want extra crispy tater tots, spray them with oil before reheating in an air fryer.
How to reheat tater tots in a pan?
If you don’t have an oven or an air fryer, you can reheat tater tots in a pan. It is the quickest method, but the results are not as good as the other two methods.
Here is how you need to reheat in a pan
- But, first, heat some oil in a pan for frying.
- When the oil is hot, lower the e frying basket with tater tots in the pan
- Cook for about 20 seconds.
- Remove and serve immediately!
Pro tip: Keep them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
How to reheat in a microwave?
If you are in a hurry and don’t have any other option, you can reheat in the microwave. But I would not recommend this method as it makes tater tots soggy, and all the crispiness is lost.
- Here is how you need to reheat your tater tots in a microwave:
- First, line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel.
- Next, place tater tots on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Remove and serve immediately!
Pro tip: If you want extra crispy tater tots, spray them with oil before reheating and eat immediately after removing them from the microwave. ( Check the temperature before eating to avoid burning your mouth).
How to reheat tater tots casserole?
If you have tater tots casserole, the best way to reheat it is in the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the casserole dish inside. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until heated.
How long to reheat them in an air fryer?
It takes six minutes to reheat these little goodies in an air fryer. However, if you want extra crispy tater tots, spray them with oil before reheating in an air fryer.
How to keep tater tots warm for a party?
If you are hosting a party and want to keep them warm, reheating them in the oven is the best way. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the tater tots on a baking sheet.
Spray with oil and bake for about 5-6 minutes. Next, turn the tater tots to warm them from another side. Again reheat for about five minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately!
How to reheat tater tots so that they are crispy?
The best way to reheat tater tots so that they are crispy is by reheating them in the oven. As explained above, reheating in the oven gives you an excellent crispy outer layer.
You can also reheat them in an air fryer. Reheating tater tots in an air fryer is the second-best method. It takes less time than reheating in the oven. The results are also quite good and have evenly crispy tater tots.
To eat them crispy, avoid reheating in a microwave as the microwave ambiance is not suitable for making food crisp.
Can you freeze cooked tater tots?
Yes, you can freeze cooked ones. Lay them on a baking tray with parchment paper. Freeze for 2-3 hours. Remove from freezer and transfer to freezer bags.
Wrap them tightly in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to eat, reheat them in the oven or air fryer.
How long are they good in the fridge?
Cooked tater tots are good in the fridge for about four days. Please don’t keep them stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Eat them as soon as you can.
So, these were some methods on how to reheat tater tots. I hope you found this helpful. Please let me know in the comments below if you have any questions or suggestions.
