15 irresistible appetizers to fuel your weekend fun

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Indulge in a weekend full of mouthwatering delights! Whether you’re hosting a gathering with friends or simply craving some tasty snacks, these 15 irresistible appetizers will fuel your fun.

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

Thai Sweet Chili Wings

Bowl of Thai sweet chili wings on a gray and white napkin.
Thai Sweet Chili Wings. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet chili wings feature tender, crispy chicken covered in a sticky, sweet & spicy sauce! You’ll be licking the sauce off your fingers and reaching for another.
Get the Recipe: Thai Sweet Chili Wings

Fried Pearl Onions

Air fried pearl onion on a toothpick with more fried onions on a plate in the background.
Fried Pearl Onions. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make fried pearl onions for bloomin’ onion taste with a lot less effort! These cute bite-sized onions are breaded and air fried for a crispy snack. Easy to make and perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce.
Get the Recipe: Fried Pearl Onions

Fried Ravioli

Top view of a plate of air fryer fried ravioli with marinara sauce for dipping.
Fried Ravioli. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These crispy bite size breaded and fried ravioli are delicious dipped in marinara sauce. They are ideal when you want a snack that is substantial and will fill you up and make you smile.
Get the Recipe: Fried Ravioli

Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño Poppers on a platter with a bowl of dipping sauce.
Jalapeño Poppers. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These jalapeño poppers feature jalapeño halves stuffed with a cream cheese filling and topped with bacon. They are snack for a fun weekend gathering.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Poppers

Garlic Cheese Balls with Gooey Mozzarella

pulling apart a biscuit stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Garlic Cheese Balls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Use refrigerator biscuits to make these garlic cheese balls. They are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese for a fun side dish or a snack with a Friday night dinner.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Cheese Balls with Gooey Mozzarella

Blooming Onion

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

A bloomin’ onion looks difficult to make, but it really isn’t. Once you learn how to cut the onion you can make this restaurant quality appetizer at home and amaze your friends and family.
Get the Recipe: Blooming Onion

Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits

ham and cheese biscuits cut in half with mustard dipping sauce.
Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits are a delicious appetizer. Flaky biscuits are stuffed with ham & cheese filling and drenched with butter making them delicious yet simple to make.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy bang bang shrimp with a bowl of spicy sauce.
Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bang Bang Shrimp are perfect for a snack or a meal. Make this copycat Bonefish Grill recipe for crispy shrimp with a spicy sauce for deliciously crispy shrimp.
Get the Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp

Corn Ribs

Corn ribs on a plate being dipped into creamy sauce.
Corn Ribs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer corn ribs make corn fun and perfect for dipping into sauce! Corn is sliced, coated with butter & spices and air fried in this recreation of a trendy Tik Tok favorite.
Get the Recipe: Corn Ribs

Fried Pickles

Dipping a fried pickle into ranch dressing.
Fried Pickle. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Fried pickles are crispy outside and soft and tangy inside. The air fryer gives these a great crunch and taste, just like the fried pickles you’d get at your favorite restaurant. Dip them in ranch dressing for a delicious treat.
Get the Recipe: Fried Pickles Recipe

Green Bean Fries

Top view of green bean fries on a cutting board with dipping sauce.
Green Bean Fries. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Green bean fries are a delicious crispy and healthy(ish) snack. Beans are coated in panko and Parmesan and air fried with no added oil! Kids will love them!
Get the Recipe: Green Bean Fries

Crab Rangoon

crab rangoon in the air fryer basket.
Crab Rangoon. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crab rangoon are a classic takeout dish. These crispy crab bites combine crab with cream cheese in a fried dumpling! They are surprisingly easy to make and will disappear in no time!
Get the Recipe: Crab Rangoon

Fried Green Tomatoes

Closeup of a pile of fried green tomatoes on a plate.
Fried Green Tomatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Fried green tomatoes have a crispy outside coating of cornmeal and panko with a juicy tomato inside. This classic Southern dish is a fun appetizer to make and eat.
Get the Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes

Zucchini Chips

Zucchini Chips. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Zucchini chips turn zucchini into a fun snack. Zucchini is coated with panko or pork rinds and parmesan for a crispy snack that you won’t be able to stop eating.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Chips

Egg Rolls

Egg roll cut in half and dipped into sweet chili sauce.
Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings .

Make crispy homemade egg rolls in an air fryer! These Chinese takeout favorites are crispy on the outside and filled tasty pork and cabbage for a hearty snack that can be a meal.
Get the Recipe: Egg Rolls

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