Air Fried Cajun Totchos

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Air Fried Cajun Totchos

Meet your new favorite snack: Air Fried Cajun Totchos! This quick recipe uses tater tots as a crispy potato base with a Cajun twist – that’s right, we toss the tots in Cajun seasoning and then pile with classic Mexican ingredients. There are endless ways to customize this recipe!

Ingredients

1 - 2 tbsp. Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cajun Seasoning, to taste
¼ cup Louisiana Fish Fry Products Fish Taco Sauce
½ bag Plain Frozen Tater Tots
½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Cilantro and/or scallions, for garnish
Pickled Jalapenos, for garnish

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the fryer basket and air-fry for 10 minutes until nearly done.
In a bowl, toss hot tater tots with Cajun seasoning (to taste) until coated.
Return tots to the fryer tray, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and fry for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is just melted.
Scoop cheesy tots onto a plate, drizzle with fish taco sauce, and garnish with cilantro, scallions, and pickled jalapeños.

Recipe Products

Cajun Seasoning 8 oz

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Fish Taco Sauce 10.5 oz

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Cajun Mashed Pepper Sauce 8 oz

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