Tater Tots with Gochujang Cheese Sauce

Prepared in under 30 minutes, these deluxe air-fried tots are paired with a spicy-sweet gochujang cheese sauce for a perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or more to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook potato nuggets in the preheated air fryer until crispy and heated through, about 15 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking time.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add Cheddar cheese and cream; whisk until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Add gochujang and salt and stir until combined. Drizzle sauce over potato nuggets.