Gettin Snacky With It: 21 Air Fryer Snacks that Satisfy

If you’re not using your air fryer to whip up crispy, crunchy, mouthwatering snacks, then, honestly, what are you waiting for? The air fryer is the greatest upgrade to snack time since the microwave! Here are 21 of our favorite crispy, crunchy, salty, savory, sweet and delicious air fryer snack ideas. A lot of them are so simple that your kids can prepare them independently. Sweet!

Everything you enjoy about homemade spring rolls—minus the chaos of deep frying! These Air Fryer Spring Rolls are crisp, crunchy, and packed with a tasty veggie and pork filling.

Churros—those irresistible crispy, crunchy, cinnamon-sugar coated treats—are almost impossible to put down. Now, with this Air Fryer Churros recipe, you can create tasty churros at home without the mess and oil that come with the deep-fried version!

Crispy, crunchy, zesty, tangy, salty—these Air Fryer Fried Pickles are *everything* you want in a snack.

Air Fryer Empanadas are incredibly simple to make when you use store-bought pie crusts. The flaky golden-brown pastry is filled with deliciously seasoned ground beef.

Air Fryer Onion Rings are a fantastic way to satisfy your junk-food cravings. These onion rings come out crisp, crunchy, and golden brown without all the grease and mess of deep frying.

This Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken is absolutely amazing—crackly on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with a punch of mouth-tingling seasoning.

Air Fryer Samosas are so easy to make—no need to deal with deep frying! Crispy pastry wrapped around a filling of spicy potatoes and peas, Air Fryer Samosas are effortless to grab and incredibly tasty!

These Air Fryer Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they work as a great light meal or a filling appetizer.

Air Fryer Wontons are crispy, tasty, and completely addictive. They’re filled with a savory blend of shrimp and pork that’s perfectly seasoned.

Air Fryer Corn Elote is a go-to summertime snack or side dish. It’s fresh and dangerously flavorful. Sweet corn on the cob with cayenne, mayo, and salty cotija cheese. This Mexican street corn is ridiculously easy to prepare in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. It’s one of my most requested air fryer recipes.

These Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites are guaranteed to vanish quickly at the cookout! They deliver the same cheesy, crunchy, spicy, full-of-flavor vibe as classic poppers, just with less effort—and less trouble to eat.

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies—chewy chocolate-chocolate chip cookies packed with and topped with toasted marshmallows—make a fun, tasty treat. They’re prepared with hot cocoa mix, so they taste exactly like a cup of hot cocoa in cookie form!

Air Fryer Popcorn is a terrific healthy, quick-to-make snack. With an air fryer, you can have delicious popcorn ready fast and with minimal fuss.

Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream, whatttt? Yep, you heard that correctly. Ice cream “fried” in the air fryer. It’s seriously good. You’ve got to taste it!

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are tasty, simple to make, and a great healthier alternative to French fries or potato chips. They’re bursting with flavor and take almost no time to prepare!

Air Fryer BBQ Wings taste like they’ve just come off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a bit smoky, and absolutely delicious.

Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins are tender, full of flavor, and super quick and easy to whip up. Nothing beats homemade cornbread—especially when it’s made from scratch and served fresh out of the (air fryer) oven.

Air Fryer S’mores, where have you been for all these years? I can’t get enough of your crunchy graham cracker-y, chocolatey, gooey marshmallow goodness—without needing to build a fire or warm up my kitchen!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips are perfect for an anytime snack, game-day munching, or even a holiday appetizer spread! They’re a crunchy, delicious snack that’s healthier than store-bought chips.

These heavenly Air Fryer Brownies have perfectly crisp edges, a swirl of caramel, and a fudgy center. And yes—this mini-batch recipe comes together quickly, too.