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Snack Attack

It seems like almost every household has an air fryer by now. Chances are you got it a few years ago when they were all the rage, but maybe you’ve stopped using it as much because you’re sick of the usual frozen snacks. If that’s the case, it’s time to revisit the appliance because it’s perfect for snack time. These recipes are all easy and fast ways to utilize your air fryer for quick bites and treats.

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1. Potato Wedges

There’s no precise cutting needed for potato wedges, unlike fries, so they’re easier and fast to make. These are seasoned with paprika and chili powder, but use your favorite flavors, like garlic powder or chives.


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2. Salami Chips With Spicy Mustard Dip

This is a dream recipe for low-carb and keto diet followers. Just put sliced deli salami in the air fryer and cook for a few minutes until it’s crispy. The mustard dip is a nice addition, but not necessary for a quick snack.


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4. Wonton Mozzarella Sticks

Skip the breading for easy mozzarella sticks. Just wrap string cheese in wonton wrappers (look for them in the freezer section of your grocery store) and cook. A coating of garlic butter really makes this recipe special.


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5. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

It’s super easy to get your veggies in when you wrap them in bacon. This recipe only has two ingredients, though you can flavor them with your favorite sauce or seasoning. If your asparagus spears are extra thin, wrap bacon around a few at a time.


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6. Bagel Chips

Garlic makes everything better, and that goes for these bagel chips too. Make sure you cook the sliced bagels at 300 degrees so they dry out and get nice and crispy before getting too dark.


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7. Crispy Ranch Chickpeas

Crispy chickpeas are a healthy, protein-packed snack that only requires a can of beans. It’s super easy to make them in the air fryer, and everyone will love the ranch seasoning. Try Cajun or curry powder too.


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8. Churro Chips

All you need are flour tortillas and some cinnamon sugar for these sweet churro-like snacks. They’re great on their own, or dip them into ice cream or strawberry cream cheese.


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9. Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño poppers require some effort, but they’re totally worth it, especially for a party. Spoon a cream cheese and cheddar mixture onto halved peppers, bread, and air fry. Or skip the breading and wrap in bacon instead.


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10. Chicken Tenders

The key to the best chicken tenders is to buy the chicken breast tenderloins instead of breasts. They’re already in the correct shape and size, so there’s no cutting involved. Then just bread and cook, and watch everyone devour them.


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11. Zucchini Fries

A coating of bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese gives these zucchini fries a crunchy coating and plenty of flavor. They’re a great way to use up that abundance of squash from your garden.


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12. Potato Chips

You’ll need very thin slices of potatoes to make your own air fried chips, but you can use a vegetable peeler if you don’t have a mandolin. Once they’re cooked, get creative with seasoning them however you like.


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13. Toasted Ravioli

St. Louis’ specialty snack is so much easier to make in an air fryer than a deep fryer. Just use your favorite refrigerated or frozen ravioli, coat in breadcrumbs, and air fry. Marinara for dipping is a must.


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14. Cinnamon Apple Chips

Picking the seeds out of the apple slices is the part of this recipe that takes the longest, so don’t be afraid to core the apple instead. You don’t have to include the sprinkle of sugar on these apples, but the cinnamon is a must.


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15. Roasted Garlic

How is roasted garlic a snack? Spread it on toasted bread, of course! The garlic cooks much faster in an air fryer than an oven, so it’s convenient to have any time. The soft, caramelized cloves spread like butter.


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16. Spiced Nuts

Spiced nut mixes are such a tempting treat, especially around the holidays. Combine walnuts, almonds, and cashews with a sweet-and-spicy coating that your guests will love.


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17. Crispy Dill Pickles

Adding some extra garlic and dill to the breading really gives these crispy pickles more oomph. Use sliced pickles or spears depending on your preferred pickle-to-breading ratio.


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18. Buffalo Cauliflower

The simplest (and healthiest) way to make buffalo cauliflower is to simply coat the florets in hot sauce and then air fry, skipping any kind of batter or coating altogether. Don’t forget to serve with ranch or blue cheese on the side.


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19. Bacon Cracker

Of all the things that you can wrap with bacon, crackers probably never crossed your mind. But they’re really good, because they add crunch and let the bacon flavor shine through. A sprinkle of parmesan or brown sugar are both great additions.


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20. S’mores Dip

Sure, you could create actual sandwich-like s’mores and air fry them, but sweet dips are so much more fun. Just get an ovenproof bowl, add chocolate and marshmallows, and air fry until gooey and golden. Then dip your graham crackers!


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21. Pizza Bombs

Air fryer “bombs” made with refrigerated biscuit dough are super popular. These are filled with pepperoni and mozzarella and brushed with garlic butter. You can also try breakfast burrito fillings, canned pie filling, or Nutella.


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22. Pasta Chips

Who knew that there was a new way to enjoy pasta? Boil it up, mix with seasonings and parmesan, then air fry. They get browned and crispy, and are perfect for dipping in whatever you like.


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23. Baked Apples

Baked apples are a healthy, dessert-like snack. Once halved and cored, top them with a simple oat and maple syrup crumble, and air fry. Your whole house will smell like hot apple pie.


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24. Crispy Kale Chips

If the thought of kale doesn’t appeal to you, we promise you’ll still like kale chips. In an air fryer, kale pieces cook up delicate and crispy, and practically melt in your mouth. Though this simple recipe only calls for salt, you can season them any way you like.


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25. Roasted Pepper Tomato Salsa

Roasting your fresh veggies for salsa gives it a deeper, smoky flavor that can’t be beat. Everything browns in the air fryer in no time, then you just run it all through a food processor or blender and serve with chips.


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26. French Toast Sticks

Get ready to relive a childhood favorite with these french toast sticks. Vanilla and cinnamon in the egg batter make them extra flavorful, and of course you have to dip them in maple syrup.


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27. Quesadillas

Air fryers make quesadillas nice and crispy and brown on the outside, something that is harder to achieve in a pan. The recipe calls for cooked shredded chicken, but you can add any of your family’s favorites, like leftover taco meat, black beans, or bell peppers.


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