Go Back
Crispy Tater Tots with Spicy Cheese Sauce

Crispy Tater Tots with Spicy Cheese Sauce

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Tater Tots
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots
  • Oil spray
  • Salt
  • Spicy Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • ½ cup Pepper Jack shredded
  • 1 –2 tbsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook tater tots in air fryer or oven until golden and crisp.
  2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
  5. Simmer until thick.
  6. Lower heat; add cheese gradually.
  7. Stir in spices and hot sauce.
  8. Serve warm over or alongside tots.

Notes

  • Keep cheese sauce on low heat
  • Use freshly shredded cheese
  • Adjust spice slowly