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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli Recipe

    Published: Jan 18, 2022 · Updated: Jan 18, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli Recipe

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    A white bowl holding loaded tater tots with a buffalo aioli and blue cheese crumbles.

    If you've never made Loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli before, you are totally missing out. They're basically the potato version of nachos. And they are good. Real good.

    Crispy tots are smothered with Buffalo Aioli and topped with blue cheese crumbles and parsley to make an easy appetizer that is quick to make and perfect for any party.

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    A white baking dish holding loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli and blue cheese crumbles next to appetizer plates.

    This dish was inspired by my family's (not mine) love of spicy chicken wings. There was a very brief time (seriously, only months long) when I enjoyed the Buffalo flavor. But I knew that it would create a flavorful sauce and that they would love me forever.

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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Top Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Related Recipes
    • Loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli
    • Variations
    • Top Tips

    Why This Recipe Works

    This recipe is also nacho-adjacent. And nachos are my happy food. So I decided to give loaded tots a try.

    Like my Blue Cheese Nachos with Potato Chips and my Sheet Pan Nachos, this easy recipe can be a yummy snack or turned into a full dinner.

    The crispy tater tots bake up fast in the oven (or if you have an air fryer - you can make them even faster!). The Buffalo aioli is spicy, bold and just the right amount of creamy.

    Aiolis are simple, mayo-based sauces that are totally versatile. This one couldn't be easier to make with just a few spices and some prepared Buffalo sauce. The sauce took literally 2 minutes to make.

    The blue cheese gives a tangy counterpoint to the spice and is the perfect way to finish off these loaded tater tots.

    The only other prep work that needs to be done is to chop some parsley. It's so easy! 

    It's a delicious recipe to make for your family or to serve at any party! These would be amazing at a football party or paired with a family snack board.

    Appetizers on a food table at a party with text next to it.

    Ingredients

    Ingredient to make Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli on a marble cutting board.
    • Frozen tater tots
    • Mayonnaise
    • Buffalo sauce
    • Paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Blue cheese crumbles
    • Parsley

    Scroll down to the printable recipe card to find the exact quantities.

    If you can't buy ready-made blue cheese crumbles, just crumble the blue cheese yourself with a fork.

    You can use gorgonzola if you can't find blue cheese. It is usually a little bit less tangy and a little bit more creamy.

    Instructions

    A tray of tater tots next to a bowl of Buffalo aioli and a smaller bowl of blue cheese crumbles.

    Bake the tater tots according to the instructions on the package.

    As they are baking, mix up the Buffalo Aioli sauce.

    Mix the mayo, Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder and paprika together in a bowl.

    Loaded tater tots with blue cheese and spicy aioli in a white baking dish on a red napkin.

    When the tots are finished, move them to your serving bowl.

    Drizzle on a hearty amount of the Buffalo aioli.

    Top with blue cheese crumbles then finish with a sprinkle of parsley.

    Variations

    • Load them up - You can make these even Tots with Buffalo Aioli more loaded by adding bacon, sliced celery, chopped red onion or even a drizzle of ranch.
    • BBQ Chicken - Ditch the Buffalo Aioli and use barbecue sauce instead. Pulled chicken, jack cheese, red onion and cilantro would be delicious on these "totchos".
    • Taco - Top the potato tots with all your favorite taco toppings! A drizzle of enchilada sauce would be super tasty too.
    • Top it like a potato - Anything you add to a baked potato would work perfectly on top of some tater tots. Add sour cream, bacon bits, broccoli, cheddar - the works!
    • Swap the tots - Use a sweet potato frozen tot instead!

    Top Tips

    • I usually over bake the tater tots to get them super crispy.
    • Also, make sure you aren't crowding the pan with the tots. Use two sheets if you have to so they can all be in a single layer and not touching each other.
    • Want to skip the aioli, you totally can. Just drizzle the tater tots with straight Buffalo sauce.
    • Even though I'm not a huge Buffalo sauce fan, this is still a delicious recipe. You can always reduce the amount of buffalo sauce in the aioli to make it more pleasing to your mouth.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you pan fry tater tots?

    Yes, you can pan fry tater tots. You would usually use a little bit of oil or fat (like bacon grease). While delicious, I think for "totchos" baked is better. Too much oil could make the tots soggy which is not great when you are adding a sauce or trying to eat them as a finger food.

    How do you store Tator Tots with Buffalo Aioli?

    You can save any leftover tots with Buffalo aioli in an air-tight container in the fridge. However, they will be soggy. With the aioli, you can reheat in the microwave but they won't be crispy. Any leftover plain tater tots can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to crisp up.

    Loaded tater tots topped with blue cheese crumbles, parsley and Buffalo Aioli in a white serving dish.

    These Loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli are the perfect party or snack food. They are flavorful, so easy and perfect to eat with your fingers.

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    Tater tots in a while baking dish drizzled with Buffalo aioli, blue cheese and parsley.

    Loaded Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli

    These crunchy tater tots are made extra delicious with the spicy Buffalo aioli. Load them up with blue cheese crumbles and parsley for a perfect football or game day appetizer. 
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 288kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounce Frozen Tater Tots
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup prepared Buffalo wing sauce such as Frank's Red Hot Sauce
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
    • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

    Instructions

    • Mix the mayo, wing sauce, garlic powder and paprika together in a bowl.
    • Keep it in the fridge, covered, until ready to serve.
    • Prepare tater tots per package directions.
    • Once tater tots are done, transfer them to your serving dish.
    • Pour Buffalo aioli over the tater tots.
    • Sprinkle on blue cheese crumbles and chopped parsley.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Variations

    • Load them up - You can make these even Tater Tots with Buffalo Aioli more loaded by adding bacon, sliced celery, chopped red onion or even a drizzle of ranch.
    • BBQ Chicken - Ditch the Buffalo Aioli and use barbecue sauce instead. Pulled chicken, jack cheese, red onion and cilantro would be delicious on these "totchos".
    • Taco - Top the potato tots with all your favorite taco toppings! A drizzle of enchilada sauce would be super tasty too.
    • Top it like a potato - Anything you add to a baked potato would work perfectly on top of some tater tots. Add sour cream, bacon bits, broccoli, cheddar - the works!
    • Swap the tots - Use a sweet potato frozen tot instead!

    Top Tips

    • I usually overbake the tater tots to get them super crispy.
    • Also, make sure you aren't crowding the pan with the tots. Use two sheets if you have to so they can all be in a single layer and not touch each other.
    • Want to skip the aioli, you totally can. Just drizzle the tater tots with straight Buffalo sauce.
    • Even though I'm not a huge Buffalo sauce fan, this is still a delicious recipe. You can always reduce the amount of buffalo sauce in the aioli to make it more pleasing to your mouth.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Amy Desrosiers says

      November 10, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Yum! These look so good! I need to make them for my next game day celebration! #client

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      • Sharon Garofalow says

        November 10, 2016 at 12:33 pm

        They are delicious! And SO easy!

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