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Let’s face it, the best part of the Super Bowl is the food. The halftime show and commercials are up there too. But even if your team isn’t playing for the championship this year, hosting a Super Bowl party is a chance to gather with friends and family to indulge in tasty treats, snacks, and an adult beverage (or two).
So skip the usual wings and nachos, which are delicious but predictable. Instead, try these fun air fryer dishes that will surprise and delight your guests while keeping things crispy, flavorful, and easy. They’re a guaranteed touchdown!
You’ll be the winning quarterback of the party but your air fryer will be the MVP!
Crispy Air Fryer Mac & Cheese Bites -Transform creamy mac and cheese into bite-sized, golden-crusted delights by chilling, breading, and air frying until crisp. Serve with a side of sriracha aioli or ranch for dipping.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked mac & cheese (cooled & firm)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Scoop mac & cheese into bite-sized balls and place on a baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with a breadcrumb-parmesan mixture.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve with sriracha aioli or ranch dressing for dipping.
Air Fryer Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip) – Roast corn in the air fryer until charred, then mix with cotija cheese, mayo, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro for a smoky, creamy Mexican street corn dip. Serve with tortilla chips or air-fried pita chips.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups frozen or fresh corn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- Toss corn with olive oil and air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until lightly charred.
- Mix air-fried corn with mayo, sour cream, cheese, lime juice, and seasonings.
- Garnish with extra cotija and cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips or air-fried pita chips.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Empanadas – Stuff empanada dough with buffalo-spiced cauliflower and cheese, then air fry until golden and crispy. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped roasted cauliflower
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 package empanada dough rounds (or puff pastry)
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Instructions:
- Mix cauliflower, cream cheese, cheddar, and buffalo sauce.
- Spoon filling onto empanada dough rounds, fold over and seal with a fork. Brush with egg wash.
- Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Dip – Roast jalapeños in the air fryer for extra smokiness, then blend with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and green onions. Air fry in a skillet for a bubbly, melty dip served with crispy baguette slices or pretzel bites.
Ingredients:
- 3 roasted jalapeños (air fried at 400°F for 5 minutes, then chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbles
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions:
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, garlic powder, and parmesan.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer.
- Sprinkle panko on top and air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve with baguette slices or pretzel bites.
Air-Fried Cuban Sliders – Assemble mini Cuban sandwiches with ham or pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Hawaiian rolls, then air fry until the tops are crispy and golden.
Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- ½ lb sliced ham
- ½ lb sliced roast pork
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup chopped pickles
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions:
- Slice Hawaiian rolls in half and spread mustard on both sides.
- Layer ham, pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles. Place the top rolls back on.
- Brush with melted butter and air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers -Thread tater tots onto skewers, air fry until crispy, then drizzle with cheese sauce, sour cream, bacon crumbles, and green onions for a fun, handheld appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Wooden skewers
Instructions:
- Thread tater tots onto skewers and air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and air fry for 1-2 more minutes.
- Top with sour cream, bacon, and green onions before serving.
Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Pork Egg Rolls – Stuff egg roll wrappers with slow-cooked pulled pork (or shredded chicken), coleslaw, and a hint of BBQ sauce, then air fry until crispy. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked pulled pork
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup coleslaw mix
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Instructions:
- Mix pulled pork with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.
- Place filling in egg roll wrappers, roll tightly and seal with egg wash.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Air Fryer Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms – Mix chopped spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, and parmesan, then stuff into mushrooms and air fry for a crispy, gooey, bite-sized appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 12 large mushrooms, stems removed
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup chopped artichokes
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions:
- Mix cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, and garlic powder.
- Stuff mushrooms and sprinkle with panko.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli with Marinara – Coat cheese ravioli in breadcrumbs and parmesan, then air fry until golden brown and serve with warm marinara or garlic butter dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of cheese ravioli
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Dredge ravioli in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in a breadcrumb-parmesan mixture.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce.
Air Fryer Churro Bites with Chocolate Dipping Sauce – Make cinnamon-sugar-dusted biscuit dough bites, air fry until golden, and serve with warm chocolate ganache or caramel sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of refrigerated biscuit dough
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Cut biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces and air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar.
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