Top 5 Crispy Air Fryer Recipes – Quick Snacks & Party Appetizers

Looking for quick, crispy, and flavor-packed snacks you can make in your air fryer? You’re in the right place. From crunchy Rosemary Potato Chips to crowd-favorite Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Crab Croquettes, these five recipes are perfect for parties, movie nights, or guilt-free snacking. All done with less oil and more crunch—thanks to your air fryer!

1. Rosemary RussetPotato Chips

ACTIVE:40MIN | TOTAL: 1 HR 10 MIN
2 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon
olive oil 1 teaspoon
1 pinch salt
rosemary, chopped
SERVES: 2

  1. Scrub the potatoes under running water to
    clean. Cut the potatoes lengthwise and peel
    them into thin chips directly into a mixing
    bowl full of water. Soak the potatoes for 30
    minutes, changing the water several times.
    Drain thoroughly and pat completely dry with
    a paper towel.
  2. Preheat the Airfryer to 330°F. In a mixing
    bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil. Place
    them into the cooking basket and cook for 30
    minutes or until golden brown, shaking
    frequently to ensure the chips are cooked
    evenly. When finished and still warm, toss in a
    large bowl with rosemary and salt.

2. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

ACTIVE:15MIN | TOTAL:35MIN|
SERVES: 4

1 pound tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bacon, thinly sliced, room temperature

  1. Take one slice of bacon and wrap it around
    the shrimp, starting from the head and finishing
    at the tail. Return the wrapped shrimp to the
    refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Remove the
    shrimp from the refrigerator and add half of
    them to the cooking basket, cooking each batch
    for 5-7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel prior
    to serving.

3. Cheddar Bacon Croquettes

ACTIVE:40MIN | TOTAL:50MIN|
SERVES: 6

FOR THE FILLING
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, block
1 pound bacon, thinly sliced, room temperature
FOR THE BREADING
4 tablespoons cup olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs,beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

  1. Cut the cheddar cheese block into 6 equally
    sized portions, approximately 1-inch x 1¾
    inch each. Take two pieces of bacon and wrap
    them around each piece of cheddar, fully
    enclosing the cheese. Trim any excess fat. Place
    the cheddar bacon bites in the freezer for 5
    minutes to firm. Do not freeze.
  2. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Mix the oil
    and breadcrumbs and stir until the mixture
    becomes loose and crumbly. Place each
    cheddar block into the flour, then the eggs
    and then the breadcrumbs. Press coating to
    croquettes to ensure it adheres. Place the
    croquettes in the cooking basket and cook for
    7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
    Tip: To ensure the cheese does not run out,
    double coat the croquettes by dipping them
    a second time into the egg and then into the
    breadcrumbs.

4. Crispy Fried Spring Rolls

ACTIVE:20MIN | TOTAL:25MIN|
SERVES: 4

FOR THE FILLING
4 oz.cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 celery stalk, sliced thin
1 medium carrot, sliced thin
½ cup mushrooms, sliced thin
½ teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder


FOR THE SPRING ROLL WRAPPERS
1 egg,beaten
1 teaspoon cornstarch
8 spring roll wrappers
½ teaspoon vegetable oil

  1. Make the filling. Place the shredded chicken
    into a bowl and mix with the celery, carrot and
    mushrooms. Add the ginger, sugar and chicken
    stock powder and stir evenly.
  2. Combine the egg with the cornstarch and mix
    to create a thick paste; set aside. Place some
    filling onto each spring roll wrapper and roll
    it up, sealing the ends with the egg mixture.
    Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Lightly brush
    the spring rolls with oil prior to placing in the
    cooking basket. Fry in two batches, cooking
    each batch for 3-4 minutes or until golden
    brown.

5. Crab Croquettes

ACTIVE:20MIN | TOTAL:35MIN|
SERVES: 6

FOR THE FILLING
1 pound
2
lump crab meat
egg whites, beaten
1 tablespoon
olive oil
¼ cup
red onion, finely chopped
¼ red
bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons

celery, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon tarragon, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon chives, finely chopped
½ teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup cream

FOR THE BREADING
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt


In a small sauté pan over medium-high heat,
add olive oil, onions, peppers, and celery. Cook
and sweat until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a food processor, blend the panko
breadcrumbs, olive oil and salt to a fine crumb.
In three separate bowls, set aside panko mixture,
eggs and flour. Combine remaining ingredients:
crabmeat, egg whites, mayonnaise, sour cream,
spices and vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Preheat Airfryer to 390°F. Mold crab mixture to
size of golf balls, roll each in flour, then in eggs
and finally in panko. Press crumbs to croquettes
to adhere. Place croquettes in basket, being
careful not to overcrowd. Cook each batch for
8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

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