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Tater Tot Nachos [Totchos]

Published: Jul 28, 2022 by Toni ยท This post may contain affiliate links

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These tater tot nachos (totchos/ tachos) use crispy baked or air-fried tater tots loaded with black beans and all your favorite nacho toppings for a fuss-free party appetizer, snack, or main ready in just 30 minutes!

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completed Totchos on a tray against a white surface

What Are Totchos?

If you’re a fan of nachos and you love tater tots (surely everyone, right?), then get ready to have your mind blown by these tater tot nachos (aka totchos/ tachos). This dish swaps out regular tortilla chips for a base of crispy baked or air-fried tater tots loaded with all your favorite nacho toppings, to the delight of potato lovers everywhere!

With a crisp outside and tender middle, tater tots make a delicious texture change to regular crunchy tortilla chips. Plus, anyone who’s partial to a late-night snack of ‘cheesy fries’ will be in potato heaven.

Just like regular nachos, these loaded tater tots nachos are simple to prepare, inexpensive, and really easy to customize to your liking. In fact, in this vegan totchos recipe, we’ve ditched meat for a plant-based protein of black beans. I’ve topped that up with other delicious nacho favorites like vegan nacho cheese sauce, salsa, avocado, red onion, and more for a dish that’s a delicious blend of savory, salty, tangy, and spicy!

Even better, you can turn to an oven or air fryer to prepare this dish, based on how much you’re making and how quickly you want them prepared. Either way, they’ll be ready to impress at game day parties and gatherings (or enjoy as a late-night snack!) alongside jalapeno poppers, air fryer pizza rolls, and garlic bread!

The Ingredients

Just 9 ingredients make up these delicious vegan totchos/tachos recipe.

ingredients for Totchos measured out on a white surface
  • Tater tots: I recommend using a high-quality brand of vegan tater tots for the best flavor and results.
  • Vegan nacho cheese sauce: I used homemade vegan cheese sauce for these vegan totchos, though a melty shredded vegan cheese would also work.
  • Black beans: Use either canned or pre-cooked black beans (or pinto beans). Refried beans may also work.
  • Salsa: Pico de Gallo or another red salsa would work well. Alternatively, some finely chopped tomatoes.
  • Avocado: Either guacamole, avocado cream, or diced avocado chunks.
  • Red Onion: Finely diced. If you’d prefer to reduce the bite from the raw flavor, soak the onions in cold water for 10 minutes.
  • Vegan sour cream: (optional) Regular or low fat.
  • Fresh cilantro: Alternatively, use green onions or parsley.
  • Lime: Serve the loaded totchos with lime wedges, to garnish.

What Other Toppings Could I Add?

One of the best things about nachos, this tater tot nachos recipe included, is that you can load them up with PLENTY of all your favorite toppings. Here are just a few more options you might enjoy.

  • Black olives
  • Jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • Grilled/Charred corn
  • Pickled pink onions
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sautéed vegetable fajitas (peppers and onions)
  • Hot sauce
  • Taco seasoning (sprinkled over the tater tots)

Boost the protein further and make these loaded tots into more of a meal by adding vegan ‘ground beef,’ walnut taco meat, or vegan bacon bits.

How to Make Tater Tot Nachos?

You can prepare this simple totchos recipe in no time using either an oven or an air fryer.

  • 1) First, spread the tater tots across a baking sheet pan and bake them according to the package instructions.

Alternatively, use this method for air fryer tater tots for crispy tots in no time.

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  • 2) Meanwhile, as the tots cook, prepare all your favorite toppings.
  • 3) Once cooked, top the tater tots with the black beans, vegan nacho cheese sauce, salsa, avocado, red onion, vegan sour cream (if using), and cilantro, with lime wedges to garnish.
process of adding beans to tater tots
process of adding nacho sauce to tater tots and beans
process of adding diced onion to totchos
process of adding avocado to totchos
process of adding salsa to tochos
process of adding vegan cream to totchos
process of adding cilantro to totchos

If you’re using shredded vegan cheese, then sprinkle it over the baked tots and place them back in the oven/ air fryer for several minutes until it has melted.

Enjoy! I recommend serving these loaded tater tot nachos with forks for easy eating!

FAQs

Can I use sweet potato tots?

Absolutely. Sweet potato pairs wonderfully with Tex-Mex cuisine. Adjust the cooking instructions according to their package instruction.

Could I use another potato-based ingredient?

You can make an equally delicious dish using fries or wedges as the base in place of tater tots.

Top Recipe Tips and Notes

  • For quick cleanup: Place a layer of foil or parchment paper beneath the tots on the baking tray (or air fryer - a couple of inches up the side).
  • Balance flavors and textures: When choosing the tachos toppings, I recommend using a balance of crunchy vs. gooey and mild vs. spicy/highly flavorful toppings.
  • Spread the vegan queso evenly: So there are no patches of ‘dry’ totchos.
completed Totchos on a tray against a white surface

Storage Instructions

Make ahead: I don’t recommend preparing and assembling the entire dish in advance. However, you can chop/prepare any toppings that need to be prepared. Then, store everything in separate containers in the fridge for a day or two until you’re ready to bake and assemble the tater tot nachos.

Store: It’s best to consume the totchos fairly quickly before the tater tots become ‘soggy’ from all the toppings and the avocado browns.

Likewise, while the black bean and vegan nacho cheese sauce toppings are easy to reheat over the totchos, I don’t recommend reheating the entire dish as it can ruin the fresher elements.

More Vegan Potato Recipes

  • Air fryer potato wedges
  • Crispy baked or air fryer Hasselback potatoes
  • Air fryer hash brown patties
  • Crispy roasted sweet potato wedges
  • Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes

If you try this easy tater tot nachos recipe (totchos), I’d love to know what you think in the comments below. I’d also really appreciate a recipe card rating!

Photos by Alfonso Revilla

completed Totchos on a tray against a white surface
completed Totchos on a tray against a white surface

Tater Tot Nachos [Totchos]

Toni
These tater tot nachos (totchos/ tachos) use crispy baked or air-fried tater tots loaded with black beans and all your favorite nacho toppings for a fuss-free party appetizer, snack, or main ready in just 30 minutes!
5 from 82 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 442 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring spoons
  • knife set
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces of frozen tater tots
  • 15 ounces of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 batch of vegan nacho cheese sauce
  • A dollop of salsa
  • Dollop of guacamole or 1 avocado or 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons of finely diced red onion
  • A dollop of vegan cream optional
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the tater tots on a baking sheet and prepare as instructed on the package.
  • After they’re done baking, top with black beans, vegan nacho cheese sauce, salsa, guacamole or avocado, tomato, sour cream (optional), cilantro, and lime wedges for garnish.

Notes

  • For quick cleanup: Place a layer of foil or parchment paper beneath the tots on the baking tray (or air fryer - a couple of inches up the side).
  • Balance flavors and textures: When choosing the tachos toppings, I recommend using a balance of crunchy vs. gooey and mild vs. spicy/highly flavorful toppings.
  • Spread the vegan queso evenly: So there are no patches of ‘dry’ totchos.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 641mgPotassium: 1126mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Andrea says

    July 28, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    so fun to make and so delicious! love these totchos!

    Reply
  2. Raquel says

    July 29, 2022 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    These were fun to make and perfect for a party,

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      July 31, 2022 at 12:13 am

      Right?! Such a fun recipe that comes out so delicious too!

      Reply
  3. Erica says

    July 30, 2022 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    So fun and my niece's and nephews loved these we made them tonight for dinner. So yummy.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      July 31, 2022 at 12:13 am

      It's definitely a crowd pleaser! So good!

      Reply
  4. Tina says

    August 01, 2022 at 2:29 am

    5 stars
    These totchos are the perfect late night snack!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:50 am

      Oh, definitely! So satisfying!

      Reply
  5. Janaye says

    August 01, 2022 at 5:50 am

    5 stars
    I love totchos! They are soo good!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:52 am

      Right?! The perfect comfort food!

      Reply
  6. Gina H. says

    August 02, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Very addictive and totally delicious!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:55 am

      I couldn't agree any more! So good!

      Reply
  7. Deb says

    August 03, 2022 at 4:50 am

    Omg these are so fun and I love the name of them. My kids devoured them tonight. Will make again soon.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:56 am

      Love to hear it! Definitely both kid and adult friendly for sure!

      Reply
  8. Marcellina says

    August 03, 2022 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    What a fun twist on nachos! This is a delicious combination of some great flavors and a winner all round!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:56 am

      Yes! The tater tots add such a nice element to the nacho flavors!

      Reply
  9. Bea Buono-Core says

    August 03, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    Love these!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:57 am

      Same! Sooo good!

      Reply
  10. Nora says

    August 03, 2022 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Your recipe sounds fun and delicious at the same time! Can't wait to make it for my family! Thanks for the wonderful idea!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:58 am

      Hope you all enjoy the recipe! It's a yummy one!

      Reply
  11. Freya says

    August 03, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    So sad as we donโ€™t have tater tots in the YK but these look so mouth-wateringly good!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 1:58 am

      Oh wow - wish you could enjoy them too! You'd love them!

      Reply
  12. Teodora says

    August 07, 2022 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Love to make this when having guests over! Especially on hot summer evenings!

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      August 08, 2022 at 2:06 am

      It's definitely a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
  13. Suzi says

    February 10, 2025 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    Did mine a bit different but you inspired greatness and thats what matters!! Roasted big chunks of sweet potatoes and russets for this dish and followed the rest. Served in individual pottery bowls for dinner for two.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      February 13, 2025 at 4:23 am

      Bet they were extra amazing! Thank you for sharing what you did for this yummy totchos recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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