Air Fryer Breakfast Loaded Tater Tots (Totchos) Recipe
This Air Fryer Breakfast Loaded Tater Tots (Totchos) recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Crispy frozen potato bites cooked to perfection in the air fryer, topped with scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, diced bell peppers, melted cheddar-style cheese, and fresh chives. Perfectly balanced, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes, this dish makes a satisfying start to your day or a great brunch option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen potato bites
- 6 large eggs
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar style cheese
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- Olive oil spray, light coating
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crispy tater tots.
- Scramble Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and black pepper. Gently scramble the eggs in a nonstick pan over medium heat until they are just set, taking care not to overcook them.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and promote crisping.
- Cook Potato Bites: Place the frozen potato bites in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
- Add Sausage and Peppers: Add the cooked breakfast sausage and diced red and green bell peppers on top of the potato bites. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes to heat through and soften the peppers slightly.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: Top the tater tots, sausage, and peppers with the scrambled eggs and shredded cheddar style cheese evenly across the dish.
- Melt Cheese: Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and become bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle chopped chives over the top, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- You can swap the cheese or vegetables based on what you have available or your preferences.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer instead of the microwave to maintain the best texture and crispness.
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