Sides

Tater Tots

$4.49
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Crispy golden tater tots.

Where this dish comes from

Tater tots were invented in 1953 by Ore-Ida founders F. Nephi and Golden Grigg as a way to use up potato scraps from french fry production. They patented the product and launched it nationally, quickly becoming a staple of American school cafeterias and diners. The name is a registered trademark of Ore-Ida, though the form factor — extruded grated potato cylinders, fried crispy — has become a generic category across foodservice. On Mexican-American casual menus, they often appear as a side option alongside tacos, tortas, and combo plates.

Make it at Home

Tater Tots, the way we make it

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Make it at home

Ingredients
  • 3 cups (about 16 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 tsp chile-lime seasoning (store-bought Tajín works great) or seasoned salt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional dipping sauce: sour cream mixed with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of chipotle powder
Instructions
  1. 1

    **Oven method:** Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet — don't crowd them or they'll steam instead of crisp.

  2. 2

    Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown and crunchy.

  3. 3

    **Air fryer method (preferred):** Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Add tots in a single layer and cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

  4. 4

    Remove tots from oven or air fryer and immediately season with chile-lime seasoning while hot — the heat helps the seasoning stick.

  5. 5

    Serve in a bowl or basket with lime wedges on the side and dipping sauce if desired. Eat right away — they lose crunch fast.

Chilo's Taqueria · Fayetteville, GA
Chilo's Taqueria535 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, Fayetteville, GA(470) 278-2786
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