Copycat Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots: Better Than the Original!
Add Preferred SourceDomino’s might be known for its pizza, but its loaded tots are so good and so snackable that it’s giving pizza a run for its money! Making Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots at home is so easy, and if you’ve got an air fryer, this hearty snack is ready in minutes!
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Imagine crispy, crunchy Tater Tots loaded with tender steak, green bell peppers, onions, and miles of ooey gooey cheese: that’s what these copycat Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots is all about!
I’ll make a pan of these for snacks if we have friends over, and now the kids are making them too. So easy and ready in minutes, you just need a handful of ingredients to make this Domino’s copycat recipe.
There’s no real secret to this recipe. Just use lots of cheese, and save some time by using a jar of Alfredo sauce instead of trying to make something from scratch. A few minutes in the air fryer, and voila, you’ll be snacking on these loaded tots, also called totchos, in no time!
Ingredients
- Tater Tots
- Steak or Philly cheesesteak – Cooked.
- Cheese – Colby Jack, shredded.
- Onion – Diced.
- Green pepper – Diced.
- Alfredo sauce
How To Make Domino’s Copycat Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Starting with a fully heated air fryer helps the tater tots crisp evenly and develop a golden exterior.
Arrange the tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray and cook until crispy, flipping them halfway through, about 8 minutes total. Avoid overcrowding so the tots stay crunchy instead of steaming.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the hot tots, then layer on the cooked steak, onions, and green bell pepper. Adding the toppings while the tots are hot helps everything heat through quickly.
Return the loaded tots to the air fryer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted. Keep a close eye on them so the toppings don’t overcook.
Remove the tots from the air fryer, drizzle with Alfredo sauce, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper first before air frying then you can just lift out the parchment paper with all the tots on it.
- You can make your own Alfredo sauce or just use a jar.
- For the best ooey and gooey cheese, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with an anti-clumping powder which also stops it from melting really well.
- Ensure your tots are really crispy before topping them or they’ll get soggy quickly.
Make It A Meal
These copycat Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots can be a meal all on their own or paired with a great salad or other fun-to-eat snacks like a steak quesadilla.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until hot.
Copycat Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots: Better Than the Original
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tater Tots you’ll need about ½ a bag
- 4 ounces steak or Philly cheesesteak
- 1 cup cheese Colby Jack, shredded
- ¼ cup onion diced
- ¼ cup green pepper diced
- ¼ cup Alfredo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 ℉.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray and air fry until crisp, flipping halfway through. About 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the hot tots, then layer on the cooked steak, onions, and green bell pepper.
- Return the tots to the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Drizzle with the Alfredo sauce, sprinkle with green onions, and serve!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper first before air frying then you can just lift out the parchment paper with all the tots on it.
- You can make your own Alfredo sauce or just use a jar.
- For the best ooey and gooey cheese, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with an anti-clumping powder which also stops it from melting really well.
- Ensure your tots are really crispy before topping them or they’ll get soggy quickly.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
