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Quick and Easy Appetizer Recipes

Whether you're hosting an elegant dinner party, prepping a spread for game day, or just hunting for a cozy Friday night snack, these quick and easy appetizer recipes are high on flavor and low on effort!

From savory bite-sized starters, like these air fryer scallops, to crowd-pleasing finger foods, like these air fryer boneless chicken wings and air fryer corn tortilla chips, all of my recipes are designed to ensure you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the party!

Cold and warm dips

  • Overhead view of dairy-free buffalo chicken dip in an oval dish and topped with green onions.
    Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Overhead of creamy herb dip in a black bowl with a spoon inserted into it.
    Creamy Herb Dip (Vegan)
  • Angled view of creamy jalapeno dip in a small black bowl with jalapeno slices on top.
    Creamy Jalapeño Dip (Vegan)
  • Overhead of 3 variations of white bean dip served with crackers and veggies.
    White Bean Dip (Three Easy Variations)

Air fryer appetizers

  • Air Fryer Pizza Potato Skins arranged on a platter and topped with chopped herbs.
    Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Potato Skins
  • Air fried nachos in the air fryer basket and topped with cherry tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
    Air Fryer Nachos (Quick & Easy)
  • Air fryer pita chips on a platter with a side of dip.
    Air Fryer Pita Chips
  • Air fryer crab cakes served on a white plate with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
    Air Fryer Crab Cakes (Crispy & Delicious)

Game day party foods

  • Close up of air fryer ham and cheese sliders with one turned on its side to show the ham and cheese filling.
    Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders
  • Overhead of loaded veggie nachos in a black cast iron skillet.
    Loaded Veggie Nachos
  • Side view of a Guinness braised beef slider on a wooden board.
    Guinness Beef Sliders (Braised Pulled Beef)
  • Close up of ground beef sliders with one turned on its side to show the ground beef and cheese filling.
    Air Fryer Ground Beef Sliders (Cheeseburger Sliders)

Soups and salads

  • Overhead of blueberry peach summer salad on a white plate.
    Summer Peach Salad with Blueberries
  • A bowl of carrot and butternut squash soup topped with savory granola next to some crusty bread.
    Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup
  • Blueberry spinach salad on a white plate with walnuts, red onion, blue cheese, blueberries and dijon dressing on top.
    Blueberry Spinach Salad with Dijon Dressing
  • Parsnip and pear soup served in green bowls on a wooden table with savoury granola on top of the soup.
    Parsnip and Pear Soup

More appetizer recipes

  • Air fryer breaded salmon bites served in a bowl with rice, broccoli and avocado.
    Air Fryer Breaded Salmon Bites
  • Crispy boneless chicken wings served on a platter.
    Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Wings
  • Side view of a tuna cake on a plate with a bite removed.
    Air Fryer Tuna Cakes with Cheddar Cheese & Grated Carrot
  • Fall orzo salad served in a large bowl with salad servers and extra vinaigrette and toppings on the side.
    Fall Orzo Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of roasted red pepper and butternut squash soup with toppings on the side.
    Roasted Red Pepper and Butternut Squash Soup (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
  • Close up of air fryer pumpkin fries served on a platter with parsley on the side.
    Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
  • Close up view of air fryer cornflake chicken strips on a plate.
    Crispy Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Strips
  • Close up of a chicken meatball cut in half on top of more meatballs topped with marinara.
    Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs!)
  • Air fryer tortilla chips served on a round platter with salsa and guacamole on the side.
    Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (with Corn or Flour Tortillas)
  • Tuna salad without mayo in a small bowl on a platter with crackers and veggies.
    Tuna Salad Without Mayo or Yogurt
  • Dairy-free caramelized onion dip in a bowl with more caramelized onions on top and potato chips on the side.
    Dairy-Free Caramelized Onion Dip
  • Stack of air fryer potato cakes on a plate with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives on top.
    Air Fryer Potato Cakes
  • Air fryer turkey meatballs served on a plate with marinara sauce and pasta.
    Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
  • Air Fryer Potato Slices
  • Overhead view of roasted red pepper dip served in a blue bowl with a tray of chopped veggies, pretzels and chips.
    Roasted Red Pepper Dip (With Cashews)
  • Mini quiche in tart shells arranged on a wooden surface.
    Air Fryer Quiche (Mini Quiche Recipe)
  • Close up view of air fryer chicken bites with dipping sauce on the side.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites (with Breading)
  • Overhead view of naan bread air fryer mini pizzas cut into pieces and arranged on parchment paper.
    Air Fryer Mini Pizza (with Naan Bread)
  • Air Fryer Scallops
  • Close up view of air fryer gnocchi in a serving dish next to a bowl of marinara sauce.
    Air Fryer Gnocchi
  • Overhead view of air fryer turnip fries arranged on a tray with ketchup and chipotle dip.
    Air Fryer Turnip Fries
  • Overhead view of cashew chipotle dip in a blue bowl.
    Chipotle Dip (Without Mayo)
  • Strawberry kale salad on a pink plate.
    Strawberry Kale Salad
  • Overhead view of air fryer breaded shrimp on a plate with seafood sauce and a wooden honey dipper.
    Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp
  • Overhead view of taco cups arranged on a round plate with a variety of toppings.
    Taco Cups with Ground Turkey
  • Up close view of cashew queso in a white bowl surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Cashew Queso
  • Overhead view of air fryer potato wedges in a grey bowl with dipping sauces off to the sides.
    Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Overhead of asparagus and pea salad served on a plate with dressing on the side.
    Asparagus and Pea Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
  • Overhead of arugula hummus in a pink bowl with chips, crackers, pretzels and veggies surrounding it.
    Arugula Hummus
  • Overhead of air fryer jalapeno poppers on a grey plate.
    Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers (Dairy-Free)
  • Angled view of sweet potato carrot soup in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
  • Close up view of edamame hummus in a black bowl and topped with chopped cilantro.
    Edamame Hummus with Jalapeño and Cilantro
  • Overhead of black bean hummus served in a black bowl with veggie toppings.
    Black Bean Hummus Bowls
  • Two air fryer salmon patties on a plate with greens and lemon wedges.
    Air Fryer Salmon Patties (with Fresh Salmon)
  • Overhead of pulled pork breakfast nachos in a round casserole dish.
    Pulled Pork Breakfast Nachos
  • Side view of pink beet hummus in a white bowl.
    Roasted Beet Hummus (with White Beans)
  • Close up of vegan kale caesar salad in a bowl with wooden serving spoons.
    Vegan Caesar Salad with Cashew Bacon
  • Overhead of green pea soup in a black bowl with croutons on top.
    Green Pea Soup (Instant Pot and Stovetop Options)
  • Overhead of winter citrus salad in a large bowl and topped with dressing.
    Winter Salad with Citrus Honey Dressing
  • Overhead of a holiday charcuterie on a large wooden cheese board.
    How to Make a Simple Cheese Board Appetizer
  • Overhead of creamy cashew mushroom dip in a black bowl with a napkin on the side.
    Mushroom Spinach Dip (Vegan Cashew Dip)
  • Overhead of golden beet soup in a bowl with savory granola on top.
    Golden Beet Soup with Carrot and Ginger (Vegan)

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