Air Fryer Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Crispy golden tater tot crust layered with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar in 16 minutes.
air-fryer Timer
Set for 16 mins @ 375°F (190°C)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 4 adults.
Get to the Point Execution
Pre-cook 16 frozen tater tots in air fryer at 400°F for 6 minutes until crispy.
Whisk 4 eggs with 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup cooked crumbled sausage, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar.
Press tots into greased 7-inch cake pan, pour egg mixture over, and top with extra cheese.
Air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes until eggs are set and center is puffed.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
Place 16 frozen tater tots directly in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes until golden and crisp.
Pre-crisping the tots guarantees a crunchy bottom crust instead of a soggy potato sludge under the eggs.
In a medium bowl, whisk 4 eggs with 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup cooked crumbled breakfast sausage, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to incorporate air for a light, souffle-like egg texture.
Grease a 7-inch round oven-safe cake pan or silicone air fryer insert. Line the bottom tightly with the pre-crisped tater tots. Pour the egg-sausage mixture evenly over the tots and sprinkle with 2 tbsp extra cheese.
The tots will float slightly into the egg matrix, creating a layered potato-and-egg frittata.
Lower air fryer temperature to 350°F. Place the pan inside the basket and bake for 10 minutes until eggs are completely set in the center and edges are golden brown.
Insert a knife into the center; if it comes out clean with no liquid egg, the casserole is finished.
Always pre-cook the tater tots for 6 minutes before pouring in the eggs. If you add raw frozen tots to raw eggs, the moisture from the freezing process makes the casserole soggy.
Serve with ketchup or hot sauce on the side. Kids love the crunchy tater tot crown.
- Fresh orange slices
- Buttered toast slices
- Hot coffee for dad
Reheat slice in air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.