Dinner

Easy Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl Recipe

ByAndria Russo October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

Introduction

This Easy Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is a delicious and hearty way to start your day. Combining crispy tater tots, savory bacon, sautéed onions, creamy avocado, and melty pepper jack cheese, it’s a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare. Perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat.

The dish is served in a white bowl on a white marbled surface, with a layer of golden-brown crispy potato rounds at the bottom. On top of this base, there are small pieces of reddish-brown crispy bacon mixed with some caramelized onions. A fried egg with crispy, browned edges and a white cooked center, sprinkled with red chili flakes and black pepper, sits on the center of the potatoes and bacon. The egg is garnished with chopped green onions. On one side of the bowl, there are two slices of bright green, smooth avocado. In the background, a halved avocado with seed is visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 eggs, scrambled or fried
Frozen tater tots or hashbrowns
1/3 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2-4 strips bacon, diced
1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
Pepper jack cheese
1 stalk green onions, diced
1-2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes
Cooking spray (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Arrange the tater tots in the basket and lightly spray with cooking oil if using. Cook for 13-15 minutes or until crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
Step 2: While the tots cook, dice the bacon and cook it in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered grease in the pan.
Step 3: Add the sliced onions to the skillet with a knob of butter and a pinch of salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until they are softened and grilled to your liking. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet and cook your eggs either scrambled or fried, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 5: To assemble the bowl, place the crispy tater tots in the bottom. Sprinkle a layer of pepper jack cheese over the tots and microwave for 15-20 seconds to melt the cheese.
Step 6: Top the cheese layer with the cooked bacon bits, sautéed onions, and the cooked eggs.
Step 7: Garnish with diced green onions, red pepper flakes, and avocado slices on the side. Serve with ketchup or hot sauce if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, toss the tater tots in a little oil before air frying if you don’t use cooking spray.
Substitute bacon with breakfast sausage or chorizo for a different flavor.
Add a dollop of sour cream or salsa for more creaminess and zest.
Use cheddar or Monterey jack cheese if you prefer a milder cheese.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or air fryer to retain the tots’ crispiness. Avoid reheating the avocado; add fresh slices when serving again.