How to Make Air Fryer Bacon-Chorizo Tater Tot® Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you ready to elevate your holiday side dish game? Look no further than this decadent and flavorful Air Fryer Bacon-Chorizo Tater Tot® Dressing. This unique twist on a classic dressing combines the crispy, salty goodness of bacon with the smoky, spicy kick of chorizo, all mixed in with the classic comfort of tater tots. Cooking it in an air fryer brings out the perfect balance of crispy and tender textures, resulting in a dish that is sure to steal the show at any holiday gathering.

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • ¼ pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 9 ounces ground chorizo
  • ½ pound frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Allow to preheat for 2 minutes. Spray a 7-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Place Tater Tots® into the air fryer basket and bake for 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon pieces in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add chorizo and celery slices. Saute for about 3 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Transfer Tater Tots® to a bowl and pour bacon-chorizo mixture on top. Mix in water, egg, and garlic base; stir to thoroughly coat. Fill into prepared springform pan.
  • Reduce temperature of air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Add springform pan to the air fryer and cook for 7 minutes until dressing is cooked through. If dressing doesn't look done, cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    459 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 1378mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 454mg