20 Easy Air Fryer Snacks

You can cook everything in an air fryer in no time, from meat snacks to mozzarella sticks!

Fried shrimp in an air fryer

Air fryering makes your breaded shrimp as delicious and crispy as deep-fried shrimp, but without the extra oil, fat, and calories. Use large peeled shrimp with tails on. Each shrimp is dredged in seasoned flour, then in egg, and coated with coarse, fluffy panko breadcrumbs. After frying, the shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Serve with spicy remoulade or any other sauce of your choice. A perfect appetizer for house parties or movie night.

Stuffed mushroom caps in an air fryer

Mushroom caps stuffed with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, and herbs are the perfect appetizer for buffets, house parties, and holidays. They look impressive, are filling, juicy, and delicious. A blend of two types of cheese—mozzarella and pecorino—and fragrant mint add a special flavor. Fry the stuffed mushrooms in an air fryer. This will save time, and the mushrooms and filling will turn out more golden brown.

Buffalo Cauliflower in an Air Fryer

You'll know you've mastered Buffalo cauliflower when everyone starts saying it's as good as the best hot wings ever! And it's no surprise: the cauliflower florets, when fried, are as deliciously browned and savory as this classic beer snack. The secret to this recipe is double-breading each floret in cheesy breadcrumbs. It's also crucial to thoroughly coat each piece with oil. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, and you'll see it disappear in no time.

Ranch-flavored cheese sticks in the air fryer

Of course, for a quick snack, you could simply reheat store-bought frozen mozzarella sticks. But cooking them in an air fryer is just as easy! Plus, you can flavor them with ranch dressing. We recommend making a double batch and storing some in the freezer to keep them on hand.

Swedish Mini Meatballs in the Air Fryer

If you're looking for a quick and filling meat appetizer for a crowd, try frying Swedish meatballs! They cook in just 10 minutes in the air fryer, turning out deliciously crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The meatballs are formed from a mixture of ground beef and pork with a little milk-soaked white bread, onion, egg, and spices. To serve, thread each meatball onto a skewer, arrange them on a platter, and serve with lingonberry jam, a classic topping for Swedish meatballs.

Crab Rangoons in an Air Fryer

Crab rangoons are loved for the wonderful contrast between the crispy batter and the soft, cheesy crab filling. This appetizer is especially popular in Chinese restaurants in the United States, but thanks to an air fryer, it's easy to make at home. With this clever appliance, you don't need as much oil as deep-frying, and your kitchen won't be splattered.

Air-fried crab cakes with spicy sauce

These deliciously crispy, sweet-and-spicy patties are filled with juicy crab meat. Don't over-mix the meat and let it rest to help the patties hold their shape while air frying. Serve with a creamy chipotle sauce for a quick and delicious dinner.

Air Fryer Taquitos with Chicken and Salsa

Taquitos are Mexican stuffed tubes served as an appetizer with dips. They're warm, cheesy, and super crunchy! An air fryer makes making taquitos super easy. This recipe is filled with chicken pieces and melted cheese, but feel free to combine any protein and cheese to please even the pickiest eaters in your family. While your air fryer is heating up, you can make a delicious roasted vegetable salsa to serve with your taquitos.

Mini quiches in the air fryer

These miniature quiches are made from store-bought puff pastry tartlets, filled with sliced ​​sausage, grated cheese, and a beaten egg with cream. They're then baked in an air fryer to set the filling and crisp up the crust. They're perfect for appetizers at house parties, but you can also assemble the mini quiches and freeze them for a quick air fryer toss in the morning for a delicious breakfast.

Chicken wings in an air fryer

Cook famous Buffalo wings without deep-frying, in an air fryer! They'll turn out just as crispy without the extra fat. Place the chicken wings, cut at the joints, in the air fryer so the pieces don't touch and the heat circulates freely, creating a crispy crust on all sides. When the wings are done, top them with a mixture of melted butter and hot sauce. Serve with the traditional Buffalo wing blue cheese sauce or any other dairy-based sauce, such as ranch.

Three cheese turnovers in the air fryer

Creamy ricotta, savory provolone, and salty pecorino combine in this recipe to create the perfect cheesy filling for easy-to-make puff pastry turnovers. These turnovers are made in an air fryer, so you don't have to preheat the oven on a hot summer day.



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Airfryer fried pickled cucumber chips

These zesty pickles in a golden, crispy breading are a perfect appetizer for house parties. They can be served with a dipping sauce or used as a component in delicious burgers and sandwiches. Air frying creates a super-crispy crust using just one tablespoon of vegetable oil. A great alternative to deep frying! Before frying, the sliced ​​pickles are dredged in seasoned flour, then in tangy buttermilk, and finally in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. To serve, prepare a sauce by combining ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, and Cajun seasoning.

Airfryer pork wontons

Pork-filled wontons cooked in an air fryer are just as crispy as traditional deep-fried wontons, but you'll need much less oil and avoid any messy splatters. These wontons are folded into a packet shape, which is ideal for even frying in an air fryer.

Coconut shrimp in an air fryer

These golden coconut-breaded shrimp are air-fried and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Their flavor is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Serve them with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Chicken rolls in rice paper in an air fryer

Wrap chicken breast pieces in rice paper and air fry for golden-brown chicken without the hassle of breading and deep-frying. The chicken turns out incredibly crispy! Try this method with any other protein—meat or seafood—for a quick snack for any occasion.

Crispy artichokes in an air fryer

The key to preparing these crispy artichokes is to ensure they're halved and thoroughly drained. This prevents the breaded artichokes from turning mush. A homemade lemon-garlic aioli sauce is ready in minutes and makes a wonderful accompaniment to air-fried artichokes.

Crispy mozzarella sticks in an air fryer

Fried mozzarella sticks in a crispy breading are a great appetizer for any occasion, whether it's a friendly beer party, a game, or a movie. And in an air fryer, you can fry them without adding any extra fat, resulting in sticks as crispy as deep-fried ones, with a gooey cheese inside that's sure to drive anyone crazy! You can even roll a few servings of cheese in the breading and freeze the sticks for a quick fry-up at any time and enjoy them dipped in tomato marinara sauce.

Egg rolls in an air fryer

Air fryer egg rolls are crispy, savory, and filling, using much less oil than deep frying. The filling is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and strips of char siu, just like in many Chinese takeout restaurants. Make a large batch of egg rolls and freeze some to keep this popular Chinese-American snack on hand. Reheat the egg rolls in the same way, using the air fryer. Enjoy them hot, before the crispy shell softens.

Airfryer potato balls with vodka sauce

These potato puffs are so delicious, everyone at your next party will be asking for more. They're made with the same dough as Italian gnocchi. After being air-fried, they become crispy and golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them as an appetizer with a tomato vodka sauce for dipping.







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