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30 Best Quick and Easy Air Fryer Appetizers Recipes

Published: Dec 28, 2020 by staysnatched · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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30 Best Quick and Easy Air Fryer Appetizers Recipes includes wings, desserts, fries, pickles, chips, and just about anything for your party, tailgate, or celebration. Appetizers also make a wonderful side dish for any spread.

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Appetizers aren't just for football and the Super Bowl! However, please believe I have large party spread for those, too! These recipes are the perfect complement to any meal.

Table of Contents

  • 30 Best Quick and Easy Air Fryer Appetizers Recipes
    • Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon
    • Crispy, Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings
    • Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp
    • Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes
    • Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings
    • Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Easy Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries
    • Easy Thai Chicken Wings
    • Easy Air Fryer Homemade Crispy French Fries
    • Easy Air Fryer Seasoned Potato Wedges
    • Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
    • Easy Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
    • Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings 
    • Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
    • Easy Shrimp Egg Rolls
    • Air Fryer Beef Taco Egg Rolls
    • Easy Air Fryer Southwestern Egg Rolls
    • Easy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
    • Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe
    • Easy Air Fryer Dessert Empanadas
    • Easy Air Fryer Beef Jerky
    • Air Fryer Tater Tots
    • Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips
    • Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
    • Easy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
    • Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
    • Air Fryer Homemade Crunchy Potato Chips
    • Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe
    • Air Fryer Crunchy Fried Pickles
    • Easy Air Fryer BBQ Beef Meatballs (Fresh or Frozen)

30 Best Quick and Easy Air Fryer Appetizers Recipes

30 Best Quick and Easy Air Fryer Appetizers Recipes includes wings, desserts, fries, pickles, chips, and just about anything for your party, tailgate, or celebration. Appetizers also make a wonderful side dish for any spread.

Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon

Filled with lump crab and cream cheese, fried to perfection. Low fat thanks to air frying.

Crispy, Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy, Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings is a quick and easy recipe prepared with a seasoned buttermilk batter, a Vidalia onion, and breadcrumbs. These fried rings are crunchy, kid-friendly, and are best served with a Bloomin’ Onion dipping sauce. Cook time for frozen onions rings is included. If you are looking for a recipe with no breadcrumbs, swap for pork rinds and substitute flour for almond flour.

Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp

Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp is the best, quick and easy, healthy, air-fried seafood recipe with bread crumbs, sweet chili and Sriracha dipping sauce. This post will outline how to fry shrimp in the air fryer. You can even try frozen or grilled shrimp!  Looking to cut the carbs, prepare this dish with no breading.

Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes

These Easy Air Fryer Fifteen Minute Crab Cakes are so quick to make! If you are a fan of Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes, you will love this recipe! Freeze these for later and reheat them easily from frozen.

Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings

These Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings can be made using fresh or frozen wings! This dish is seasoned with a dry rub and tossed in baking powder to get them nice and crunchy!

Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Fifteen Minute Air Fryer Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms is a low-carb, keto-diet friendly recipe that is quick and easy to make.  This recipe is loaded with parmesan, sharp cheddar, and white cheddar cheese, creamy cream cheese, and savory garlic. This dish is the perfect appetizer for parties, events, and gatherings.

Easy Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries

Easy Air Fryer Crispy Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries are a homemade healthy recipe low in fat and perfect for guilt-free meals. This recipe is air fried with cornstarch to help give the fries an extra crunch. The cook time for frozen sweet potato fries is also included. Whip these up in your Power Air Fryer, Nuwave, or any brand.

Easy Thai Chicken Wings

These Easy Thai Chicken Wings are seasoned with a dry rub and then baked to get them crispy. The wings are then drizzled in a sweet and spicy chili sauce and baked again to soak in the flavor.

Easy Air Fryer Homemade Crispy French Fries

Easy Air Fryer Homemade Crispy French Fries is a quick, fresh recipe that resembles potato wedges. Healthy air fried French fries are made using little to no oil, making them low in calories. You can make fries using the Power Air Fryer, Nuwave, or any air fryer brand.

Easy Air Fryer Seasoned Potato Wedges

Easy Air Fryer Seasoned Potato Wedges is a quick and healthy recipe that uses fresh-cut russet potatoes, Herbes de Provence seasoning, and smoked paprika to produce crispy potato wedges with a soft interior. If you love KFC wedges or homemade French fries, you will love these! You can also use red potatoes or Yukon gold.

Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

This Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings recipe is made first with a dry rub and then drizzled in a delicious butter sauce. No need to visit Pizza Hut or Wing Stop with this recipe!

Easy Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

These Easy Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are a quick recipe for crispy and crunchy wings made in the oven. If you are a fan of KFC, Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebees then you will love these!

Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings 

Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Hot Wings is a quick and easy recipe that uses a marinade and dry rub to perfectly season the chicken. A recipe for homemade keto ranch dressing is also included.  These wings have less than 1 gram of carbs per serving! You decide whether you prefer mild wings or spicy.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls is a quick and easy homemade recipe with sausage, pepperoni, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Trade in the deep fried Totinos bites for these healthy snacks. This post includes instructions on cook time and how long to cook frozen rolls.

Easy Shrimp Egg Rolls

These Easy Shrimp Egg Rolls are the best homemade appetizer that can be served baked or fried. This recipe includes quick video instructions on how to roll egg roll wrappers. These are perfect to make ahead and freeze for later!

Air Fryer Beef Taco Egg Rolls

Air Fryer Beef Taco Fried Egg Rolls are a quick and easy homemade recipe the whole family will enjoy. Make a batch of these and then freeze the leftovers for later. These reheat perfectly and are a great appetizer that can also serve as a main dish.

Easy Air Fryer Southwestern Egg Rolls

Easy Air Fryer Southwestern Egg Rolls is a quick and healthy recipe. The instructions include a tutorial for how long to cook frozen egg rolls and temperature. This vegetarian appetizer rivals Chili’s Tex Mex Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe. The crispy, crunchy rolls are loaded with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro.

Easy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

This Easy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe can be served baked, seared, or fried. You won’t miss the appetizer from Hooters, once you have a dose of this!

Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe

This Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe is the perfect appetizer loaded with ground beef, melted cheese, and seasoned to perfection with homemade taco seasoning. The dish comes together quickly using Goya empanadas wrappers. This South American and Puerto Rican dish is perfect for any gathering, including Cinco de Mayo.

Easy Air Fryer Dessert Empanadas

This Easy Air Fryer Dessert Empanadas recipe includes a quick tutorial on how to make crispy pastries using store-bought Goya empanadas wrappers. You can also substitute using puff pastry or pie crust.

Easy Air Fryer Beef Jerky

Easy Air Fryer Beef Jerky is a homemade recipe that will show you how to make marinated jerky from scratch without having to use a dehydrator.  Making your own is healthy and delicious!

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots is a quick and easy recipe for homemade tots. This post includes cook time and how to cook frozen tots, too! Pair these with your favorite dipping sauce.

Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips

Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips is a quick snack recipe that’s also low carb and keto friendly. Serve these with grated parmesan cheese for flavor. You can also make the chips with no oil if you wish.

Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips is the best, quick recipe to make fried zucchini with or without breadcrumbs for no breading. This healthy dish makes the perfect vegetable side dish or appetizer.

Easy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Easy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips is a quick 10 minute recipe that will show you how to make homemade chips from scratch using only 3 ingredients. Pair these air fried corn tortillas with your favorite salsa or guacamole. 

Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

These Easy Homemade Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips are healthy vegetable slices the whole family will enjoy. These veggie chips are soaked in water and then fried with bold seasoning. 

Air Fryer Homemade Crunchy Potato Chips

Air Fryer Crunchy Homemade Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips is a quick and easy recipe loaded with the perfect seasoning. This healthy appetizer works well with the Cosori, Power Air Fryer, Nuwave, or any air fryer brand. 

Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe

Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe or a Sweet Vidalia Onion Blossom is a quick and easy recipe using a whole onion to create the best crunchy, crispy breaded appetizer. Dip the onion petals in a zesty dipping sauce. Fry the onion using the Power Air Fryer, Phillips, Nuwave, or any air fryer brand.

Air Fryer Crunchy Fried Pickles

Easy, Air Fryer Crunchy Fried Pickles is the best, quick recipe that uses panko breadcrumbs to produce perfect crispy chips. Fried pickles in the air fryer can’t get much easier! Dip these in ranch or your favorite dipping sauce!

Easy Air Fryer BBQ Beef Meatballs (Fresh or Frozen)

Easy Air Fryer BBQ Beef Meatballs (Fresh or Frozen) is a quick recipe prepared with homemade BBQ sauce. This post includes the cook time and instructions for how long to cook and what temperature to prepare meatballs using the Nuwave, Power Air Fryer or any brand. Substitute turkey if you wish.

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  1. Sheila says

    July 05, 2021 at 8:15 am

    I absolutely LOVE this web site...the tips have made such a difference for me and my air fryer...Thank you

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      July 06, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you! You're welcome.

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