Super Bowl Food Ideas in the Air Fryer - Make Ahead and Air Fry FAST


Do you love impressing your guests at parties? Pull out your air fryer and amaze them with these delicious appetizers! I've got five air fryer recipes that are perfect for any occasion, plus a game-changing burger upgrade that you can prep in advance. And at the end, I'll share 20 more air fryer appetizers to make you the star of your next gathering. I'm Kathy, the Air Fryer Queen, and today we're going to air fry some goodness. Ready? Let's go!

Candied Bacon in the Air Fryer

Uplevel your burgers with this candied bacon recipe. It’s a game-changer and incredibly easy to make:

  1. Ingredients:

    • Thick-cut bacon
    • Brown sugar (1.5 cups for a pound, adjust accordingly)
    • Black pepper (to taste)
  2. Instructions:

    • Coat both sides of the bacon with brown sugar and pepper.
    • Place the bacon on parchment paper in the air fryer to prevent sticking.
    • Air fry at 380°F for about 10 minutes, checking after 7-8 minutes.
    • Let the bacon rest and caramelize before serving.

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

This Cheesecake Factory-inspired recipe is a crowd-pleaser:

  1. Ingredients for Egg Rolls:

    • Ground beef
    • American cheese
    • Egg roll wrappers
    • Minced onion (1/4 cup)
    • Pickle relish (1/4 cup)
    • Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp)
  2. Instructions:

    • Cook the ground beef and mix with onion, relish, and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Add cheese and mix until melted.
    • Fill egg roll wrappers with the mixture, fold, and roll.
    • Lightly mist with oil and air fry at 380°F for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Ingredients for Dipping Sauce:

    • Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
    • Ketchup (2 tbsp)
    • Pickle relish (2 tbsp)
    • Red wine vinegar (1-2 splashes)
    • Garlic powder and onion powder (a pinch each)
  4. Instructions:

    • Mix all sauce ingredients together.

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

These can be prepped ahead and cooked when needed:

  1. Ingredients:

    • Burrito-sized tortillas (5)
    • Softened cream cheese (12 oz)
    • Diced jalapenos (1/3 cup)
    • Shredded cheese blend (1.5 cups)
    • Cooked bacon (8 slices)
    • Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
  2. Instructions:

    • Mix cream cheese, jalapenos, cheese, bacon, and seasonings.
    • Spread the mixture on tortillas, roll tightly, and slice into pinwheels.
    • Mist with oil and air fry at 380°F for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Veggie Bake

This dish will even impress non-vegetable lovers:

  1. Ingredients:

    • Assorted vegetables (eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, red onion)
    • Avocado oil
    • Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
    • Breadcrumbs (1/4 cup)
    • Seasonings (Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence)
    • Canned tomatoes (1 cup)
    • Mozzarella cheese (to taste)
  2. Instructions:

    • Cut veggies into bite-sized pieces, coat with oil, and air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes.
    • Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
    • Add seasoned breadcrumb mixture and tomatoes to the veggies, top with mozzarella, and air fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Sweet Potato Dessert Fries

Finish off with a sweet treat:

  1. Ingredients:

    • Frozen sweet potato fries
    • Brown sugar (1/3 cup)
    • Powdered sugar (1 cup)
    • Heavy cream or milk (2-3 tsp)
    • Vanilla extract (1/4 tsp)
  2. Instructions:

    • Toss fries with brown sugar and oil, and air fry at 360°F for 15-18 minutes.
    • Mix powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla to make icing.
    • Drizzle icing over the fries and serve.

For more fantastic air fryer appetizers, check out the 20 additional recipes at the end of this video. Avoid common air fryer mistakes and get ready to impress your guests!

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