Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to deep fry and heat to 350 degrees F. For even more flavor, melt in about ½ cup of leftover bacon grease.

Fry the tater tots, in batches, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch packet and jalapeno juice. Adjust the ingredients to taste.

Add the tater tots to a large bowl. Stir in the bacon, cheese and green onion. Toss in the dressing mixture. Serve within 30 minutes. Tip: You can mix all the ingredients together, except the dressing. Add the dressing right before serving so the tots don’t get soggy.