Looking for easy air fryer appetizers? We’ve got delicious recipes right here for you.
Get ready to enjoy some tasty snacks that are super easy to make and sure to please everyone at your party. These air fryer appetizers are so good, you won’t believe how quick and easy they are to whip up!
Whether you’re getting together for a game day or just hanging out with friends, these yummy treats that you cook in the air fryer are sure to be a hit. Try air frying instead of deep frying, and enjoy these healthier finger foods your family and guests will love.
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Why You’ll Love These Easy Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes
Using your air fryer is generally a much healthier way of cooking. Plus, it’s so much easier to leave that deep fryer in the cupboard and use your air fryer instead. Some of these recipes can easily be made in 15 minutes!
Plus, cleanup is a snap! And who doesn’t love that part of cooking? So get ready for some mouth watering finger licking good recipes! We’ve got everything here from chicken wings to air fryer potatoes to onion rings, pickles and nachos!
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
These yummy BBQ Chicken Wings can be made with either Buffalo sauce (if you want really spicy wings) or Honey (if you’d rather go with sweet wings).
Either way, these air fryer chicken wings are ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for game day!
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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Air Fryer Pasta Chips
These crispy, golden-brown chips are made from cooked pasta tossed in flavorful seasonings and air fried to perfection.
Serve them up with this delicious homemade dipping sauce. Or use any kind of dipping sauce you like.
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Bites
Yummy and gooey, cheese lovers will absolutely devour these cheesy Mozzarella Bites! They’re breaded in pork rind crumbs (or use bread crumbs) with lots of seasonings.
Plus, this is a keto friendly appetizer recipe.
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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Air Fryer Onion Rings
These vegan air fryer onion rings use no egg and are even better than regular onion rings. The use of chickpea flour and corn starch creates an extra crispy and delicious coating.
Recipe: Cuisine and Travel
Image Credit: Air Fryer Onion Rings by Huyzee Vu (CC BY).
Elote Dip
This air fryer Elote corn dip is fast, easy and absolutely packed with flavor! Using a few simple ingredients, you’ll have the perfect last minute appetizer in under 20 minutes.
Recipe: Comfort Cooks
Image Credit: Elote Dip by Kitchen Life of a Navy Wife (CC BY).
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
This easy and delicious air fryer appetizer delivers explosive flavor. Here is how to make it!
Recipe: Two Kids and a Coupon
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks
Fifteen minutes is all it takes to make this vegetarian version of the classic Italian-American dish that’s great for a main course, appetizer, or side dish!
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Air fryer pickles are the perfect appetizer for a party or evening in. They are easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Recipe: Simply {Darr}ling
Image Credit: Air Fryer Fried Pickles by Guanaco (CC BY-SA).
Pepperoni Roses
These Air Fryer Pepperoni Roses are not only beautiful but they are also easy to make.
With a few simple ingredients and your trusty air fryer you can have a delicious appetizer for your guests in no time.
Recipe: Mama’s On A Budget
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Air Fryer Nachos
Air Fryer nachos are an easy way to make perfectly crunchy, melted, cheesy, nachos piled high with your favorite ingredients. They are the perfect game day appetizer.
Recipe: Home. Made. Interest.
Image Credit: Air Fryer Nachos by Kevin Micalizzi (CC BY-NC).
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Cream Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Cream Cheese – need I say more? It’s literally all my favorite air fryer appetizer recipes!
All brought down to one sweet, spicy, crunchy and savory bite! This is a great appetizer for any occasion!
Recipe: The Food Hussy
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Air Fryer Nashville Hot Wings
Instead of going to the trouble of making an actual Nashville hot wing sauce, this fast recipe uses Nashville seasoning instead!
Make them as hot and spicy as you like – these wings are great for summer parties, game day snacks or even for dinner along with a side dish and salad.
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
Air Fryer Shishito Peppers make a quick and effortless snack or appetizer using an air fryer.
These bite-sized peppers are ready in just 10 minutes and come out perfectly blistered with a smoky flavor. Mild and not spicy, they are irresistibly tasty!
Recipe: The Forked Spoon
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Air Fryer Roasted Radishes
This recipe shows you how to make easy skewers with pink watermelon and purple daikon radishes using your air fryer.
Recipe: Vegan Dollhouse
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Air Fryer Halloumi
Crispy on the outside and squeaky and cheesy on the inside, these air fryer halloumi bites are the perfect appetizer.
Serve with spicy chimichurri or Tzatziki sauce for your next get-together.
Recipe: Piper Cooks
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders are served on a King’s Hawaiian bun and topped with aioli sauce.
This sweet and salty lunch is so easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes! We also love them as appetizers!
Recipe: Kim and Kalee
Image Credit: Ham and Cheese Sliders by Annie (CC BY-NC-ND).
Air Fryer Avocado Fries
These Air Fryer Avocado Fries are a delicious party appetizer that are easy and unique! Creamy avocado wedges, coated in panko breadcrumbs and air fried until golden brown and super crispy.
Serve your wedges with this creamy cilantro lime crema for dipping.
Recipe: Aleka’s Get-Together
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Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu
Air fryer salt and pepper tofu is quick, easy, and packed with bold seasonings. You can expect a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Recipe: Bless This Meal
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Air Fryer Corn Fritters
Baby corn fritters is a crispy and easy recipe made using fresh baby corn and few other ingredients readily available in the pantry. It is a finger food and perfect for appetizers and snacks.
Recipe: Plate to Palate
Image Credit: Air Fryer Corn Fritters by Pat Kight (CC BY-NC-ND).
Mini Potatoes
Top each of these mini potatoes with a good dollop of sour cream and chives and you’ve got a recipe that everyone will enjoy.
With such an easy prep, it’s easy to add this mini potato appetizer to your party menu.
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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Paneer Tikka
Incredibly delicious and bursting with spicy and savory flavors, this Air Fryer Paneer Tikka is a perfect healthy appetizer for any occasion.
Succulent paneer cubes marinated in a blend of Indian spices, yogurt and Gram flour and crisped to perfection in the air fryer is a healthy twist on a classic Indian Paneer Tikka.
Recipe: VegBuffet
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Air Fryer Tajin Chips
Try Zucchini Chips in the Air Fryer for a twist on the classic parmesan-coated version. These gluten and cheese-free chips are delightfully crisp with a hint of Tajin spice.
Pair them with a ricotta and sundried tomato dip for a truly satisfying snack experience!
Recipe: Little Nomads Recipes
Image Credit: Air Fryer Tajin Zucchini Chips by mad mags (CC BY-NC-ND).
Popcorn Shrimp
There’s Old Bay seasoning mixed into the breadcrumbs of these Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp, so every single bite is perfectly seasoned and delicious. One of our favorite air fryer appetizers!
Recipe: Foxes Love Lemons
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Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Recreate Outback’s classic Blooming Onion at home with this healthier air fryer recipe!
You’ll learn the easiest way to cut a blooming onion, the best method for coating it in breadcrumbs, and then the perfect time and temperature to air fry so it comes out beautifully golden, crisp, and tender.
Serve it up with a side of blooming onion dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or party snack!
Recipe: Evolving Table
Image Credit: Air Fryer Blooming Onion by Michael Saechang (CC BY-ND).
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites
These cheesy, savory balls of goodness are coated in a delicious breading, and fried in the air fryer for a quick and delicious snack. Best part is, you can make these using leftover mac and cheese!
Recipe: Love From The Oven
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Love coconut shrimp but want a healthier version? Quick and easy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp is a crispy, succulent appetizer that is low fat and gluten free without compromising on flavor!
Recipe: Homemade In The Kitchen
Image Credit: Juan Jose Alvarado Mendieta/istockphoto.
Mozzarella Sticks
Set a plate of these Mozzarella sticks on the table, along with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping. Then, watch them disappear in no time!
We use Panko breadcrumbs for the coating, and add lots of seasoning!
With these simple air fryer appetizers, you’ll have a bunch of delicious snacks ready to go in no time. Your friends will love them, and you’ll love how easy they are to make!
Recipe: Cocktails & Apps
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