Buffalo Chicken Tater Tots (Totchos) 

This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tots recipe—affectionately dubbed “totchos”—is a family‑favorite party appetizer packed with bold, spicy flavor. Crispy frozen tater tots serve as a sturdy base for tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy, zesty buffalo sauce. A generous sprinkling of melted cheese pulls everything together into a gooey, crowd‑pleasing bite. Whether you're hosting game-day gatherings, casual get‑togethers, or just craving a comfort‑food mash‑up, these totchos deliver big taste with minimal fuss. Easily customizable with toppings like green onions, ranch or blue cheese, it’s both hearty and endlessly adaptable  

Ingredients

• 32‑ounce bag frozen tater tots
  
  

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  
  

• ⅔ cup buffalo wing sauce (or more, as needed)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your oven according to the tater tot package directions.
   
   

2. Arrange tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crispy.
   
   

3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce, adjusting to taste.
   
   

4. Remove tots from oven and layer buffalo chicken evenly over them.
   
   

5. (Optionally) Add shredded cheese on top and return to oven just until the cheese melts.
   
   

6. Serve hot—consider adding garnishes like green onions, ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flair.
   
   

Nutrients

(per serving~6 servings):

• Calories: Approximately 400–500 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 10–15 g
  
  

• Fat: 20–30 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 35–45 g