30+ Easy Air Fryer Appetizers

Here is a collection of 30+ easy, quick, delicious air fryer appetizers. These air fryer appetizers and snacks are kid-friendly as well. These drooling appetizers are easy to make in the air fryer and they are perfect to serve at any party or as sides in any meal as well.

Appetizers are really delicious finger foods and snacks. These air fryer appetizers are great all around the year. These are perfect to serve in any house parties, and gatherings. And you don't have to spend hours in preparation and cooking.

The air fryer has made life so easy. Air Fryers are the new era of kitchen essentials. It makes almost everything that we can make in the convection oven. It functions as an oven or more precisely a convection oven. So whatever food we can make in an oven is absolutely possible to make in the air fryer.

How do the air fryers function?

Air fryers function like convection ovens. Air fryers have one heating coil and a high-speed fan rotating at high speed. It makes a continuous heat flow within the air fryer, hence cooking the food evenly and quickly. The compact size also makes cooking quicker.

The hot air cooking technique makes the outside perfectly crispy while inside they are tender and fluffy, making the food crispy and delicious easily without having to use any oil.

If I will have to compare cooking in the air fryer and an oven, Let us see the roasted broccoli recipe in both ways.

Oven-roasted broccoli - took 20 - 25 minutes

Air fryer broccoli - took 4 - 5 minutes

Every air fryer is different. They are different in size and structure too. And that's the reason, you have to set your own timing for each recipe for the first 2 - 3 trials with sharp observation. Any recipe can play the role of basic guidance only that you have to customize as per your air fryer.

If you are looking for some info related to the usage of foil and butter paper with your air fryers, here is the link for your reference. Read my other vegetarian air fryer recipes.

Easy Air Fryer Appetizers You Must Try

Air fryers are my best investments ever. I love it so much. It makes everything so perfectly crispy without having to use oil. This allows us to enjoy the appetizers without the guilt of eating unhealthy.

Air fryers can cook a lot many things, but these have become a go-to appliance for creating healthy and yummy appetizers. Whether you are hosting a gathering or simply looking for tasty snacks, these air fryer appetizers are sure to please the crowd and tastebuds.

Read my vegan appetizers and vegetarian party appetizers collection on this blog. Also if you are vegan, check out these air fryer vegan recipes on my blog here.

There are vast numbers of appetizers you can actually make in your air fryer. Here are some of the great appetizers that are mouth-drooling and loaded with flavors. But at the same time, these are so quick and easy to make too.

30+ Air Fryer Snacks You'll Love to Make

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These are my favorite ones. Perfectly crispy potato wedges are ready in just 15 minutes. What else do you need for a quick snacking option? My kid loves these too. Completely vegan and gluten-free. If you like, you can top it with some parmesan too.

Buffalo Cauliflower - Easy Air Fryer Appetizers

Who doesn't love cauliflower!! No, I'm not judgemental. People may love or may not love cauliflower too. But if you love them, I'm sure you will love these delicious quick buffalo cauliflower bites made in the air fryer. These bite-sized cauliflowers are great vegetarian or vegan options to replace traditional buffalo wings.

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

I'm not a great tofu fan. But honestly, these breaded tofu nuggets are a must-try for sure. Ultimately flavorful and quick nuggets. These are vegan too. These are popular as vegan chicken nuggets.

Air Fryer Hash Browns

Frozen or fresh are too yummy to add to the appetizers list. Here are both ways. Frozen hashbrowns save a lot of time though. But if you are craving homemade ones, it's worth spending a few more minutes in preparation work.

Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties

Buffalo Broccoli - Air Fryer Appetizers

This is another delicious way to use and serve your broccoli. Too delicious and yummy appetizer you can make in your air fryer in a few minutes. These are vegan and gluten-free. Crispy outside and perfectly roasted broccoli bites are good to serve as a party appetizer.

Cauliflower Hash Browns

These cauliflower hashbrowns are a great alternative to the traditional hash browns that are made with potatoes. These are gluten-free and keto-friendly too.

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes - Easy Air Fryer Appetizers

These are awesome potatoes and take only 15 minutes from start to end. Add herbs and spices of choice to add variations. Make them for breakfast or serve them as a side dish. These are crispy outside and delicious fluffy within. So much flavorful.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

These air fryer zucchini fritters are so so delicious and you are cutting down the oil by air frying them. What else do you need for healthy appetizers for any party you host? And trust me we are not compromising in taste. I have made them vegan and gluten-free. You can also add egg and parmesan if your diet allows that.

Air Fryer Tater Tots - Easy Air fryer Appetizers

These tiny tots are too easy and delicious. Just dump a handful of tater tots into the basket and in 10 minutes, you will be ready with a oil-free crispy crunchy appetizers. You are eliminating the deep frying process here with air fryer and hence a lot fewer calories for you and your guests. If you want to make them on your own tater tots from scratch. That is easy as well.

Homemade Air Fryer French Fries

These are easy homemade fries made in the air fryer. You can also make frozen french fries easily in the air fryer. What do you like the most frozen or fresh?? Reply in the comments below. I would love to see them.

Here is my air fryer frozen french fries recipe.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Need even healthier ones?? Here are the sweet potato fries. No doubt the best and better than traditional and original potato fries in terms of flavors and nutrition too.

Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes are one of my favorites. These are best as appetizers or even as sides. Fluffy baked potatoes with crispy skin are my ultimate favorite dish. They may take 40 - 50 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes and also on the air fryers. However, to make it quick you can also nuke them for 5 minutes in the microwave or cook them in an instant pot for 8 - 10 minutes and then air fry for crisping up the potatoes.

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes - Air Fryer Appetizers

These tiny potatoes are too good to add you your appetizers list for any parties. But be careful you may end up eating more than you think you should. It's that addictive and too yummy.

Hasselback Potatoes

These are the best potatoes. Extremely good baked potatoes. I loved these Hasselbacken potatoes. Easy, quick, and delicious.

Air Fryer Falafel (Fresh or Frozen)

I always used to make falafel deep-fried as they are made traditionally until I tried them in my air fryer. I loved the air fryer version. It's just the same as deep-fried ones in texture and taste. But at the same time, it has so less oil added in this process. You can serve them as an appetizer or serve a falafel salad bowl.

Crispy Tortilla Chips

No more deep-fried tortilla chips. Enjoy the air fryer tortilla chips that are much quicker and easier to make too. Serve with simple salsa and it makes a great appetizer for booze parties or cocktail parties. Light crispy flavorful.

Air Fryer Croquettes

Croquettes are easy party appetizers and the air fryer makes the best croquettes that are made with a little oil. These cheesy appetizers are healthier as compared to deep-fried ones. They are quick too. Similarly, you can make mozzarella sticks too.

Air Fryer Baked Cauliflower Bites

These are simple roasted cauliflower bites. In an air fryer, these are so quick to make. They take less than 15 minutes and you can customize the seasonings as per choice. Serve them with any dipping sauce of your choice.

Air Fryer Arancini - Air Fryer Snacks

These are traditionally fried risotto balls. However, you can enjoy them without frying them in tons of oil. These are crispy outside with melting cheese inside. Too good to serve as snacks. These are great for kids as well.

Eggplant Pizza Bites

Eggplant pizza is a great low-carb alternative. You can make them easily in the air fryer.

Cauliflower Steaks in Air Fryer

Cauliflower steaks are too good when roasted in the air fryer. Serve with any dipping sauce. I love them with chimichurri or a spicy sauce.

Zucchini Fries Vegan

These crispy zucchini fries are so delicious and flavorful. These are vegan though. However, if your diet allows, you can make it with eggs also.

Air Fryer Onion Rings

Air fryer onion rings are much healthier than deep-fried onion rings. These are crispy and perfect to serve at any parties, get-togethers, etc

Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls

Turmeric Cauliflower

This is similar to roasted cauliflower with a variation in the blend of spices. Pleasing to the taste buds this is an amazing side dish and a healthier snack than the unhealthy snacks.

Roasted Air Fryer Vegetables

Vegetables are a healthier snack than the ones made with flour and cheesy stuffings. If you agree with me on this you will probably love to snack on these roasted vegetables for a healthier lifestyle. And trust me they are delicious in taste too.

These are some of the delicious and easy air fryer appetizers you must try. These air fryer snacks are perfect for beginners as well.

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