Air Fryer Appetizers are the perfect finger foods! Don’t heat up the oven or make a mess with a large pot of screaming hot oil, just pull out your air fryer and whip up some tasty appetizers and snacks!
Air Fryer Appetizers
These homemade air fryer snacks are just what you need for serving at your next party, gathering, or game day celebration!
Think french fries are the only thing you can make in the air fryer? No way!
All your favorite deep fried fried food like mozzarella sticks, onion rings, egg rolls, tater tots, chicken wings, and bacon wrapped cream cheese poppers are just as crispy and tasty air fried but without all the greasiness!
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Tools To Make Them Easier
- air fryer
- extra fryer basket
- parchment paper sheets
- silicone tray
- cooking time/temperature chart
- accessory bundle
- extra racks and pans
Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes
1. Bang Bang Shrimp
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is one of my favorite ways to make crispy shrimp, then drizzle it with a homemade bang bang sauce.
This makes for a fantastic appetizer or weeknight dinner to serve up the family.
2. Potato Skins
Loaded Potato Skins are the perfect appetizer if you are hosting a party.
Baked or air fried, not deep fried, these bacon and cheese potato skins are easy to make and a crowd pleaser!
3. Mozzarella Sticks
Homemade cheese sticks are delicious finger foods that are crispy with ooey gooey cheese all in the same bite!
4. Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crispy tortillas rolled around cheesy chicken with tangy buffalo sauce! If you are a fan of buffalo chicken dip, you will love these.
Cooked in the air fryer, they are easier to make without all the mess!
5. Tater Tots
Grab your favorite dipping sauce because you’re going to need it when you make these Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots!
These perfect tater tots make a great side dish when you’re serving burgers and hot dogs, and will quickly become one of your favorite snacks because of how easy they are to make.
6. Zucchini Chips
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are light, crispy, healthy, and the perfect appetizer or snack! Coated with crunchy Panko and nutty Parmesan cheese, you will not be able to eat just one.
7. Potato Chips
Super crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips are to make, require only 3 ingredients, and are the crispiest homemade snack. You won’t be able to stop eating bowl after bowl, specially with this chip dip.
8. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings cooked in the air fryer are super crispy and coated with rich, nutty cheese and garlicky goodness!
Great for game day or a mid week dinner break.
9. Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy and crunchy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
Skip the greasy mess of deep frying and get the same delicious chicken tenders for your favorite dipping sauces!
10. Blooming Onion
This Air Fryer Blooming Onion is an easier and healthier way to enjoy your favorite restaurant appetizer at home. Crispy and juicy, it will be the hit of your next party.
Try it with this Blooming Onion Dip!
11. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Sweet and smoky Bacon Wrapped Shrimp might be the best air fryer appetizer. Who can resist buttery shrimp and crispy bacon?
Made in the air fryer, they are ready in minutes. Serve with a chipotle cocktail sauce to round out the bite!
12. Lemon Pepper Shrimp
Bright and juicy Lemon Pepper Shrimp are the easiest party appetizer ever. Just a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes, they are perfect for two or for a crowd!
13. Fried Pickles
Crispy Fried Pickles coated in a panko and cornmeal, cooked in the air fryer, and served with a Sriracha Ranch Sauce.
Take your fried pickle game to the next level by using an air fryer to get them extra crispy!
14. Brussels Sprouts
Crispy and tender Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. A great side dish and now even easier in the air fryer.
A hint of garlic and a spicy buffalo ranch dipping sauce bring the flavor level up a few notches!
15. Coconut Chicken Tenders
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated with Panko and coconut, these tenders are delicious as an appetizer or a main dish.
Serve with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce for even more flavor!
16. Bagel Chips
If you love bagel chips as much as my family does you want to start making your own Air Fryer Bagel Chips and stop over-paying for them at the store!
Eat them with my everything bagel dip for a delicious appetizer.
17. Grilled Cheese
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich takes your traditional go-to lunch or your late-night snack to a whole new level of easy.
18. Pizza Rolls
Grab those pizza rolls out of the freezer and get ready to try out an easy way of making crispy air fryer pizza rolls.
These are perfect when you need a delicious school snack or quick meals when you’re in a rush.
19. Toasted Ravioli
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli takes the deliciousness of your favorite ravioli and then quickly and easily turns it into a new world of Italian flavor and textures!
20. Street Corn Empanadas
These savory Street Corn Empanadas will be your new favorite dish, with delicious Mexican street corn and soft dough paired with your favorite salsa.
The next time you want to have Mexican food for dinner, this empanada recipe is perfect for satisfying those cravings.
21. Caprese Empanadas
Enjoy all the delicious flavors of a Caprese salad in a portable, flaky Caprese Empanadas. Creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and spicy arrabbiata all rolled into a buttery crust!
22. Asparagus Fries
These quick and easy Air Fryer Asparagus Fries are a healthy snack that everyone will love.
Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun appetizer finger food!
23. Pigs in a Blanket
Get ready for another game day favorite of mine! With golden brown crescent rolls, mini sausages, and my favorite dipping sauce, these Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are a take on a classic appetizer is a crowd pleaser during football season.
And leftovers ones make a tasty snack!
24. Corn Dogs
Air Fryer Corn Dogs are deliciously crispy and so quick and easy to make, that you’ll never make them any other way again.
Perfect for summer snacking, these corn dogs are also great for parties and picnics. Bring the fun taste of county fairs into the comfort of your own home!
25. Fish Sticks
Air Fryer Fish Sticks are a quick and easy snack, appetizer, or even fun kid-friendly weeknight meal.
Crispy and Air Fried to perfection, hearty fish fillets have a crispy outer shell and a flaky tender center that is so much better than any box from the frozen food section!
26. Risotto Balls
Hearty, and crispy Cheesy Alfredo Arancini Balls are a great way to start off a Sunday Supper meal or as an appetizer for any party!
Leftover risotto is combined with Alfredo sauce made with cauliflower and cooked in the air fryer for less calories and fat than regular risotto balls.
27. Sweet Potato Latkes
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Latkes are oil free and super quick to make. Perfectly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside.
Served with a slightly sweet vanilla yogurt and topped with toasted pecans.
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