Crispy, crunchy, and delicious air fryer appetizers

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Looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite appetizers? Look no further than your air fryer! Air fryers have become increasingly popular in recent years and for good reason. They allow you to enjoy crispy, flavorful snacks with less oil, making them a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods.

Blooming onion on a plate with sauce in the background.
Blooming Onion. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Bacon wrapped pickles with spicy mayo on a platter.
Bacon Wrapped Pickles. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Love smoky, salty, tangy appetizers? Then you’ll love these Bacon Wrapped Pickles, two ingredients, and oh-so-easy!

Grab the recipe Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms on a platter.
Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

You can make these for an appetizer or a light lunch with friends. Whatever you do, just make them, ok??

Grab the recipe Stuffed Mushrooms

Crispy Fried Pickles

Fried pickle dipping into ranch dressing.
Fried Pickles. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

These have it ALL going on! Zesty dill pickle chips, and a crispy crunchy coating! For a change make them with sweet pickle chips!

Here’s the recipe for Crispy Fried Pickles

Fried Mushrooms

Fried mushrooms on a plate with sauce and lemon wedges.
Fried Mushrooms. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Start with whole fresh mushrooms, coat them in seasoned bread crumbs fry them up in the air fryer!

Get the recipe here Fried Mushrooms

Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Fingers holding a bacon wrapped crackers.
Bacon Wrapped Cracker. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Club crackers sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and air fried until gold brown, these bacon-wrapped crackers are an easy treat.

Get the recipe Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Fries dipped into spicy mayonnaise.
Zucchini Fries. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Crispy crunchy zucchini fries cook up quickly in the air fryer. And yes, they really are crispy, no soggy zucchini here!

Get the recipe Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded Potato Skins on a platter with cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.
Loaded Potato Skins. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Remember potato skins?? So popular in the 80s and 90s, they’re coming back with a vengeance!

Get the recipe Loaded Potato Skins

Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon on a platter with a linen.
Crab Rangoon. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Seasoned cream cheese is wrapped in wonton wrappers and fried in the air fryer until the wontons are brown and crunchy.

Get the recipe Crab Rangoon

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Blooming onion on a plate with sauce in the background.
Blooming Onion. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings

This air fryer blooming onion looks difficult to make, but it really isn’t. Once you learn how to cut the onion you can make this fun appetizer and amaze your family and friends! Make this restaurant-quality appetizer at home.

Grab the recipe Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Crispy Air Fryer Geen Beans

Crispy green beans on a board with sauce.
Crispy Green Beans. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings

Air fryer green bean fries are a delicious crispy appetizer, with a crunchy outside crust with soft, tender beans inside.

Find the recipe here Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Sausage Balls

Sausage balls in cast iron skillet on a plate with linens.
Old Fashioned Sausage Balls. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore

These delicious sausage balls only require three simple ingredients. They are the perfect appetizer for game day or holiday season gatherings. Air fryer sausage balls skip the Bisquick and couldn’t be more simple or more delicious!

Get the recipe here Air Fryer Sausage Balls

Air Fryer Bagel Bites

Bagel Bites.
Bagel Bites. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

If you’re a bagel lover, you’re going to flip for our air fryer bagel bites recipe! These mini pizzas on bagels are the perfect appetizer for any occasion, and they’re so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making them all along.

The recipe is here Air Fryer Bagel Bites

Air Fryer Ravioli

Crispy air fryer ravioli on a plate with one dipping into a sauce.
Air Fryer Ravioli. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings

These crispy bite-size breaded and fried ravioli are delicious dipped in marinara sauce and would be perfect for your next game-day party. You can have this restaurant-worthy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Grab the recipe Air Fryer Ravioli

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp on a plate with sauce on the side and linens.
Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo Credit: Carnivore Girl.

Sweet, spicy, creamy, and crunchy, Keto Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is the taste sensation you’ve been waiting for! With an amazing sauce and perfectly cooked shrimp, this easy shrimp recipe can be a snack, appetizer, or main dish!

Get the recipe here Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Samosas

Samosas on a platter.
Samosas. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Classic Samosa flavors in an air fryer? Yes, you can! Flaky pastry and perfectly seasoned potatoes make these samosas so crave-able!

Find the recipe here Samosas

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Crab cakes on a plate with lemon slices and sauce.
Crab Cakes. Photo Credit: xoxoBella

These Southwest-inspired crab cakes, served with a flavorful garlic lemon chipotle aioli, make for a quick and delicious appetizer.

Find the recipe here Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

These healthy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips make the perfect easy & crispy snack! You only need three simple ingredients to make these air-fried veggie chips in a snap!

Sweet potato chips in a bowl.
Sweet Potato Chips. Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum.

Get the recipe Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

Half an empanada being held in a hand in front of a blurred background.
Beef Empanada. Photo Credit: AllWays Delicious.

Craving a crispy, savory snack that won’t derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than our Air Fryer Beef Empanadas! Packed with juicy ground beef, and spices, and wrapped in a perfectly crisp crust, these empanadas are a game-changer.

Want the recipe? Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs on a white plate.
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Making these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs is a simple and quick meal that is done in less than 20 minutes. Bacon added to this recipe makes it full of flavor and enhances these meatballs!

Grab the recipe Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Crispy pasta chips on a plate with sauce. Another plate in the photo also hold chips.
Pasta Chips. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These pasta chips are crunchy, crispy, and addictive! Make these easy-to-make, kid-friendly pasta chips in just a few minutes!

Grab the recipe Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Southwest Egg Rolls

Southwest egg rolls on a blue plate with a slice of lime.
Southwest Egg Roll. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer southwest egg rolls make a tasty appetizer, for game day or any other occasion. Chicken combines with corn, beans, onions, cheese, and spicy Tex-Mex seasoning for an easy-to-make homemade egg roll.

Get the recipe Southwest Egg Rolls

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Zucchini Chips in a bowl on a plate with a linen.
Zucchini Chips. Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These garlic-flavored air fryer zucchini chips are crispy and addicting! With no breading, this recipe comes together quickly and easily.

Grab the recipe Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates in an air fryer basket.
Bacon Wrapped Dates. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Smoky bacon, tangy goat cheese, and sweet dates are the epitome of tasty bites. Now just air fry them for the ultimate appetizer.

Get the recipe Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Air Fryer Loaded Totchos

Air Fryer Totchos in a skillet on a red linen.
Loaded Totchos. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Crispy crunchy tater tots were MADE to be air fried! They’re even better when you top them with ALL the toppings like beans, sour cream, tomatoes and so much more. Nachos done RIGHT!

Air Fryer Loaded Totchos

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites

Jalapeño Bites in a bowl with jalapeños around it.
Jalapeño Bites. Photo Credit: AllWays Delicious.

These Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites are guaranteed to disappear fast at the cookout! They’re just as cheesy, crunchy, spicy, and flavorful as regular poppers, but easier to make AND easier to eat.

Grab the recipe Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites

Air Fryer Taquitos

Taquitos on a plate with garnish of lemon wedges.
Taquitos. Photo Credit: AllWays Delicious.

These Air Fryer Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they make a great light dinner or hearty appetizer.

Get The recipe Air Fryer Taquitos

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