Air-Fried Loaded Tater Tots

Instructions

• 1Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 12 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2Place the bacon and ¼ cup (2 fl oz) water in the roasting pan.
• 3Place the tater tots in the air fry basket and shake the basket to spread evenly in a single layer.
• 4Once preheated, place the bacon on the oven rack and the tater tots into position 1 and air fry for 12 minutes. When the oven signals, add the lighter part of the onion to the bacon and stir. Continue cooking.
• 5When the oven has 1 minute remaining on the timer, remove the bacon and onion. Adjust the oven to 425°F, for 10 minutes and continue air frying the tater tots, shaking the basket halfway through. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 6To make the seasoning salt, place all the spices in a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
• 7To make the garlic cream, place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• 8Drain the bacon and onion mixture on paper towel and set the pan aside.
• 9The tater tots should be golden and crisp. If not, press A Bit More.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 10Transfer the tater tots to the roasting pan. Sprinkle with the seasoning salt and toss to coat. Top with the cheese and the bacon and onion mixture.
• 11Move the oven rack to position 1 Down. Adjust the oven time to 3 minutes and press Start to preheat.
• 12When the oven signals, place the loaded tater tots in the oven and air fry for 3 minutes. When the oven signals halfway through cooking, rotate the pan and continue cooking.
• 13The cheese should be melted. If not, press A Bit More.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 14Top the tater tots with the garlic cream and sprinkle with the green part of the onion. Serve.