What are Tater Tots?
Tater tots are basically potatoes that have been cut up into bite sized pieces. They can be baked, fried, or cooked in an air fryer. Just know that if you are getting tater tots at a fast food place, they are most likely going to be fried, just like a french fry would. This is why making them at home is a healthier option.
Tater Tots vs Fries: What’s the Difference
The main difference between tater tots and fries are the way they are cut. Fries are sliced, while tater tots are in smaller, bite sized pieces. Also, tater tots are coated in a breading that often consists of flour.
Which is Healthier?
Deciphering which one is healthier is difficult to do. This is because they can both be fried, but they can also both be baked or air fryer cooked. There are alternatives that exist now that did not exist before. Mainly, you can expect tater tot calories to be on par with the amount of calories in french fries.
Are Tater Tots Gluten-Free?
Tater tots can be gluten-free. However, they usually are not. This is because of the breading. They are often made with things like wheat flour and other gluten derivatives. You need to make a conscious effort to seek out tater tots that are gluten-free.
Variations of Tater Tots
There are very healthy ways you can make tater tots. You can even make air fryer tater tots. This reduces the oil and eliminates the frying process.
Other variations of tater tots include veggie tots. There are several different vegetables that are used in order to create tots from ingredients other than potatoes
Loaded Tater Tots
Loaded tater tots are a delicious choice when you are looking for something with a bit more substance. Consider adding the following to the top of them:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Bacon
Veggie Tots
Are you looking for a healthier alternative to the typical potato tater tot? Then you are in luck. There are other forms of tater tots (such as broccoli tots), that can be just as delicious. Consider making the following 
veggie tots:
- Broccoli Tater Tots
- Cauliflower Tater Tots
- Mixed Vegetable Tater Tots
- Zucchini Tater Tots
- Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Recommended Dishes
Tater tots can be served as a side to many incredible meals. This includes sandwiches, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, etc. They can also be used to make a delicious casserole. Either with a breakfast theme (including eggs), or with a dinner theme (including hamburger). Tater tots are a versatile food you are sure to love.
