seasoned tater tots (mexi-fries)

Renton, WA
Updated on Nov 12, 2025

I've found a few recipes online for Mexi-Fries, but few made them exactly like our local Taco Time restaurant. So I tried this recipe, and it's better than most other recipes I found online. It makes a quick and easy side dish to go with tacos or other simple Mexican dishes, or whenever you want to spruce up plain Tater Tots.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 32-oz bags frozen tater tots (any brand of frozen shredded potato puffs, 'tater bites, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (i like mine spicy hot, so i usually double the chile powder)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
  • - nonstick cooking spray

How To Make seasoned tater tots (mexi-fries)

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Empty bag of Tater Tots into large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, thoroughly combine garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour the spice mix over the Tater Tots, and toss gently to coat with seasonings.
  • Step 4
    Arrange coated Tater Tots on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 505kcal, carbohydrates: 63g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 28g, fiber: 7g, protein: 5g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 2205mg, sugar: 1g, unsaturated fat: 24g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Potatoes
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Potatoes

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