Crispy Loaded Tater Tots (James Coney Island Copycat)
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Crispy Loaded Tater Tots (James Coney Island Copycat)
Description
This recipe starts by deep-frying frozen tater tots in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, achieving a crisp texture on the outside while maintaining softness inside. After draining, the tots are layered in a greased casserole dish, sprinkled with shredded cheddar and crumbled cooked bacon, then baked briefly to allow the cheese to melt and blend flavors.
The finished dish is topped with dollops of sour cream and garnished with sliced green onions, adding creaminess and a fresh bite to the crispy, cheesy tots. The use of deep-frying is recommended for authenticity, though air frying is an acceptable alternative if preferred for convenience or reduced oil.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 8 ounces tater tots frozen
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Bacon crumbled cooked
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 2 teaspoon green onion sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the oil into a deep fryer or saucepan to a depth of 3 to 4 inches.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Cook half of the tater tots in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Once the first batch is finished, drain them on paper towels.
- Cook the remaining tater tots.
- Place the cooked tater tots in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cheese and bacon over them.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt.
- Remove the dish from oven and top it with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
- Deep frying is recommended for authentic crispiness, although air frying is a convenient alternative with less oil use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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