Microwaving tater tots takes around 1 minute.
To microwave tater tots.
Place the tater tots on a microwave-safe plate, spacing them out so they're not touching.
Microwave for 30 seconds.
Open the microwave and flip the tater tots.
Microwave again for 30 more seconds.
Open the microwave and test the tater tots.
You can microwave tater tots.
However it's best to allow the tater tots to thaw out first and then cook them in the microwave so they don't heat up unevenly.
Also it's not recommended to cook tater tots in the microwave although it can be done.
But if you want crispy tater tots you should bake or deep fry them as the microwave does not make the tater tots crispy.
The best way to cook frozen tater tots or tater tots is to use the oven.
Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Arrange Tater Tots in a single layer on a baking sheet or shallow pan.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Turn the tots once so that they cook evenly.
If you want your tater tots crispy then follow the directions below.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Add tater tots to a baking sheet. Pour bacon grease over the tater tots. Sprinkle with season salt. ...
Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven.
Turn tater tots over and return to oven for 10- 15 minutes or until crispy and brown.
Serve immediately.
You can also cook frozen tater tots in the skillet.
To cook frozen tater tots in the skillet.
First heat oil at a depth of ¼ inch in the bottom of your skillet over medium high heat.
Cook until the amount of crispness that you prefer – turning frequently.
Apply salt and pepper while draining.