Game day snacks and game day appetizers are half the fun of game day! I always love it when I can make appetizers in my air fryer, because it's usually quicker and easier than the oven or stove.
Also, there are times when your oven or stove may be occupied cooking other things, so it's nice to have the air fryer as another appliance that can be used to make food! I've got some savory air fryer game day sack ideas and sweet game day snack ideas. I hope you enjoy and find some delicious recipes to try.
Air fryer savory game day recipes
Air fryer pigs in a blanket - These are so perfect for game day! You can make ahead and reheat if you want. Serve on their own or with a dipping sauce.
Air fryer buffalo chicken bites - I love buffalo sauce, and these air fryer chicken bites are so tasty.
Air fryer honey garlic chicken wings - A fan of chicken wings? These are coated in a sticky sweet sauce that is so craveworthy.
Air fryer buffalo wings - If you're a fan of a classic buffalo wing, this is the recipe for you!
Air fryer crescent rolls - Crescent rolls are so delicious. I make them in the air fryer when I want them done fast (or when the oven is occupied).
Air fryer cheesy garlic bread - I love to make this cheesy garlic bread and slice up as an appetizer or snack. You can serve with marinara sauce!
Air fryer edamame - This is such a tasty (and healthy) snack. The edamame cooks straight from frozen, no thawing or boiling needed.
Air fryer salami chips - Sounds weird, is actually delicious. You take slices of salami and air fry them until they become crispy chips.
Air fryer tortilla chips - Sure, you can just buy a bag of tortilla chips. But if you're feeling adventurous and want to make your own, this is the recipe to use!
Air fryer frozen waffle fries - Who doesn't love waffle fries? You can buy a frozen bag of them and cook them up so quickly in the air fryer! The perfect snack.
Air fryer stuffed mini peppers - Want something that feels a little fancy? These mini peppers are sliced, filled with a feta mixture, and then air fried.
Air fryer buffalo cauliflower (no breading) - I love making these buffalo cauliflower wings when I want the flavor of buffalo but don't want to have to deal with the mess of breading something.
Air fryer turkey and cheese crescent rolls - These little crescent rolls are easy to make with slices of turkey and cheese. Such an easy appetizer. I love serving with a mustard sauce.
Air fryer chicken fajitas - If you're wanting to go all out, make these air fryer chicken fajitas and serve alongside warm tortillas and toppings. They are ready in less than 20 minutes!
Air fryer tostada - I love making my own tortilla shells in the air fryer out of corn tortillas and then topping them.
Air fryer chicken bites - I just cut up chicken breast and lightly bread it and air fry. It's so easy and everyone always loves it!
Air fryer padron peppers - If you're looking for a Spanish-inspired tapa for game day, these air fryer padron peppers are delicious.
Air fryer pesto garlic bread - A recipe that jazzes up garlic bread. Use store-bought pesto to make it super easy!
Air fryer crostini - I love making crostini in my air fryer. It's quick and easy. Then there are so many options for topping them!
Air fryer kielbasa - Who doesn't love a some bbq kielbasa sauce bites? Always a favorite at parties.
Air fryer gnocchi - A bag of shelf-stable gnocchi makes such a pillowy perfect appetizer.
Air fryer pesto shrimp - For the seafood lovers, this is an easy appetizer or snack.
Air fryer Totino's pizza rolls - A classic. At least for those of use who grew up in the '90s. Still one of my favorites, and easy to make in the air fryer.
Air fryer shishito peppers - Most shishito peppers aren't spicy, but every once in awhile you get surprised by one! Makes it fun.
Air fryer pizza quesadilla - Pizza in quesadilla form? Such a fun appetizer and easy to make in the air fryer.
Air fryer sweet game day snacks
Air fryer cinnamon sugar crescent rolls - An easy appetizer and fun way to jazz up crescent rolls.
Air fryer cinnamon apples - I love making these and serving with a scoop of ice cream!
Air fryer apple crescent rolls - Another delicious dessert using crescent rolls.
Air fryer candied pecans - Air fryer candied pecans are so easy to make ahead of time and then snack on.
Air fryer peanut butter chocolate crescent rolls - Peanut butter and chocolate are a delicious combination, especially in desserts like this.
What are your favorite things to eat for game day? I hope you got some great ideas and recipes to try from this list!
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