When the holiday season kicks off, your air fryer might just become your new best friend. These 12 tasty air fryer appetizers make it easy to serve up crispy, flavorful bites without the mess or hassle of deep frying. From cheesy snacks and savory finger foods to perfectly golden treats, each recipe is quick to make and guaranteed to keep everyone reaching for more while you enjoy the party, too.
Crispy Artichoke Hearts
These Air Fryer Crispy Artichokes are an easy appetizer that packs a big crunch. Make up a batch for a party and you’ll have all your guests asking for the recipe. Get the recipe
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots are the perfect finger food for a party or get-together. They’re sprinkled with a savory seasoning salt, then glazed with a Sriracha honey glaze and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Get the recipe
Crispy Breaded Mushrooms
These Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms are crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. They are so snackable, you won’t be able to stop eating until they’re gone. Get the recipe
Jalapeno Poppers
One of our family’s favorite snacks to make in the air fryer are these delicious Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers, stuffed with cheese, wrapped with bacon, and cooked to a crispy perfection. Get the recipe
Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers have bacon, green onion, and cheddar cheese mixed in with the cream cheese to make a rich and creamy filling for mini peppers. Get the recipe
Cranberry Brie Bites
Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites are easy to make and delicious. The crispy phyllo base, gooey brie and fruity cranberry sauce makes these cranberry brie bites a mouthwatering combination and a perfect appetizer or finger food. Get the recipe
Fried Pickles
Air Fryer Fried Pickles, also called Frickles, are a satisfyingly crunchy snack with an amazing pickle flavor and crispy breading on the outside. Get the recipe
Easy Shishito Peppers
These Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are an easy snack that are filled with smoky, charred, and delectable flavors. Get the recipe
Salmon Bites
Air Fryer Salmon Bites are probably my favorite thing to make in the air fryer. These delicious morsels cook so well in the air fryer, with perfect crispy edges, while staying juicy in the middle. Dress them up with any sauce you like for additional flavor. Get the recipe
Crispy Gnocchi
Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi makes a fun snack idea and it’s quick to make. Coated with a mixture of spices and parmesan cheese they come out crispy and piping hot in the middle. Get the recipe
Crispy Halloumi Slices
Air Fryer Halloumi is a delicious and simple recipe that combines the squeaky, salty goodness of halloumi cheese with the convenience and efficiency of an air fryer. Get the recipe
Garlic Bread
Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a simple combination of fluffy French bread, butter, and garlic that turns out to be perfectly crispy and unexpectedly heavenly. Get the recipe
Sweet Potato Chips
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips get nicely crisp without all the oil you would use in deep frying and they’re so quick to make as an appetizer or snack. Get the recipe
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.