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A baking dish filled with golden-brown tater tots topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped herbs, this air fryer tater tot casserole is a delicious twist on a classic favorite.

Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole

Author: Mandy Applegate
I love how this Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese beneath a crispy layer of golden tater tots. I can have it ready in about 20 minutes in the air fryer, making it a quick, comforting meal that serves four.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer tater tot casserole
Servings: 4
Calories: 592kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ground beef
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can mushroom soup
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 package tater tots 2 cups, or enough to cover the casserole dish
  • Fresh parsley to serve
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Instructions

  • In a non-stick skillet, brown the beef along with the onion and garlic. After browning it, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese. Then set it aside.
    2 cups ground beef, ½ onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 can mushroom soup, 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • Grease a casserole dish and transfer the beef mixture. Arrange the tater tots on top and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
    1 package tater tots
  • Bake in the air fryer at 350°F/180ºC for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve with fresh parsley.
    Fresh parsley to serve

Notes

Keep the tater tots in a single layer on top so they crisp instead of steaming soft.
Drain the browned beef well so the casserole does not turn greasy.
Use a casserole dish that fits inside the air fryer basket with room for the air to move; a foil sling helps lift it out.
Air fryers vary, so start checking a few minutes before the ten-minute mark.
Cook the ground beef to 160°F (71°C), and reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C).
Get leftovers into an airtight container and into the fridge within two hours of cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 3mg
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