19 reasons to love your air fryer: snack edition

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Your air fryer isn’t just for main meals – it’s a snacking superstar, too! Get ready to elevate your nibble game with 19 snack recipes, all air-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection. From salted delights to sweet treats, these recipes will quench your fried food cravings in a healthier way.

Pile of onion rings on a white plate.
Air Fryer Onion Rings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Empanadas

Air Fryer Empanadas.
Air Fryer Empanadas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are so easy to make if you use store-bought pie crusts. The flaky golden-brown crust is full of deliciously seasoned ground beef.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Empanadas

Air Fryer Spring Rolls

Air Fryer Spring Rolls.
Air Fryer Spring Rolls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Everything you love about homemade spring rolls without the mess of deep frying! You’re going to love these Air Fryer Spring Rolls—they’re crispy, crunchy, and plump with a savory veggie and pork filling.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Spring Rolls

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken

fried salt and pepper chicken in a black bowl lined with parchment paper.
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken is so good—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a hit of mouth-tingling spice.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Air fryer fried pickles.
Air Fryer Fried Pickles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy, crunchy, spicy, tangy, salty—these air fryer fried pickles are *everything* you want in a snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Air Fryer Samosas

Air Fryer Samosas.
Air Fryer Samosas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Samosas are so easy to make—without the hassle of deep frying! Crispy pastry, plump with a filling of spicy potatoes and peas, they’re easy to grab and so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Samosas

Air Fryer Onion Rings

Air Fryer Onion Rings.
Air Fryer Onion Rings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Onion Rings are a great way to feed your junk food cravings. These onion rings turn out crispy, crunchy, and golden brown without all the fat and mess of deep frying.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Onion Rings

Air Fryer Taquitos

Air fryer taquitos.
Air Fryer Taquitos. Photo credit: All Ways 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

Air Fryer Wontons

Fried wontons with dipping sauce.
Photo credit: All Ways Delicious

Air Fryer Wontons are crispy, delicious, and totally addictive. They’re filled with a savory mix of shrimp and pork that is perfectly seasoned.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Wontons

Air Fryer Corn Elote

Air Fryer Corn Elote.
Air Fryer Corn Elote. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Corn Elote is a favorite summertime snack or side dish. It’s fresh and addictively flavorful. Sweet corn on the cob with cayenne, mayo, and salty cotija cheese. This Mexican street corn is crazy easy to make in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. It’s one of my most requested air fryer recipes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn Elote

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites.
Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites. Photo credit: All Ways 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.
Get Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

A stack of air fryer hot cocoa cookies on a white plate.
Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies—chewy chocolate-chocolate chip cookies studded and topped with toasty marshmallows—are a fun and delicious treat. They’re made with hot cocoa mix so they taste just like a cup of hot cocoa in cookie form!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

Air Fryer Popcorn

Air fryer popped popcorn in a white bowl.
Air Fryer Popped Popcorn. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air fryer popcorn is a great healthy, easy-to-make snack. By using an air fryer, you can make delicious popcorn quickly and easily.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn

Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream

Low angle shot of air fryer fried ice cream on a white plate topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a maraschino cherry.
Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream, whatttt? Yes, you read that right. Ice cream “fried” in the air fryer. It’s so good. You have to try it!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are delicious, easy to make, and a great healthy snack alternative to French fries or potato chips. These are loaded with flavor and take almost no time to make!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Wings.
Air Fryer BBQ Wings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins

Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins.
Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins are tender, flavorful, and super quick and easy to make. There’s nothing that competes with homemade cornbread made—especially when it’s made from scratch and hot out of the (air fryer) oven.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins

Air Fryer S’mores

Air fryer s'mores piled on a plate.
Air Fryer S’mores. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer S’mores, where have you been all my life? I just can’t get enough of your crunchy graham cracker-y, chocolatey, gooey marshmallow goodness—without having to build a fire or heat up my kitchen!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer S’mores

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips are a perfect for an anytime snack, game day, or even a holiday appetizer spread! They’re a crunchy, delicious snack that’s healthier than store-bought chips.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Air Fryer Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

low angle shot of brownies stacked on a white plate.
Air Fryer Brownies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These heavenly Air Fryer Brownies have perfectly crisp edges, a swirl of caramel, and a fudgy center. This small bath recipe is quick to make, too.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu.
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu is so delicious, it will make even non-believers into tofu lovers! Crispy tofu cubes are tossed with spicy chile peppers, crispy garlic, sliced scallions, and a sprinkling of flavorful spices.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu

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