Whether you’re battling it out over board games, cheering for your favorite sports team, or laughing your way through a video game, we enjoy great company and competition with delicious and mess-free food in a fun and casual setting. Time to impress your friends with these 19 yummy air fryer appetizers and snacks that are quick and easy to make.

1. Air Fryer Chicken Wings

If you’re ready to elevate any game-day spread while ditching the grill and the mess, then these crispy air-fryer chicken wings are the best for you. It’s a classic staple for those looking to just slump on a couch and cheer for people who cannot hear them. They’re cooked to crispy perfection and incredible tenderness.

2. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These air fryer sweet potato fries will absolutely change your gaming vibe for good. They’re super crispy, tasty, healthy, and incredibly quick to make. You’ll finish cooking even before your friends come in. Add a dust of Tajin, and it’ll totally upgrade the flavor.

3. Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

These cheese sticks are a perfect game day or game night snack with their crispy outside and gooey melted cheese. Your friends will surely enjoy every cheese pull they’ll make. Use panko breadcrumbs to get that extra crunch. Don’t forget to serve it with chilled marinara sauce to complete the meal. 

4. Air Fryer Onion Rings

These perfect onion rings are a delight on a tabletop or video game session. Better skip that deep fryer because you don’t need to dip them in a batter and then fry them in oil. Instead, just coat them with egg wash, cover them with seasoned breadcrumbs, and then air fry until golden brown. 

5. Air Fryer Tater Tots

You can toss a batch of tater tots in the air fryer and enjoy them crispy and delicious like the restaurant version. These frozen potato puffs will crisp up perfectly with a good, tender inside. Let your friends choose their favorite dip, or maybe before the night begins, ask them to bring their own to fully enjoy it.

6. Air Fryer Fried Pickles

These air-fryer fried pickles are a great game night snack. It’s easy-peasy and ready in a few minutes. They’ll taste better with some alternatives: use buttermilk batter, then coat with panko. You can even play Truth or Dare with your pickiest friends, and then dare them to eat these. They won’t regret it.

Vegan and Veggie-Forward Options:

7. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These are a fun alternative to chicken wings, perfect for your vegan friends. A lot of people have tried it, and it has become a crowd favorite. Note: If you want an extra crispy texture, double-coat the cauliflower in the batter after the first air fry.

8. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

You can enjoy these chips with only four things: zucchini, a mix of your favorite seasonings, olive oil, and, of course, a mandolin to get those slices so thin. Make a batch of a healthier version without any breading, perfect when you don’t want any mess when you play Uno or Monopoly. 

9. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

These stuffed mushrooms will definitely be a hit when the night ends. It’s easy and quick with the air fryer’s help. It’s also filling because of the mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon bits. Not only a game night snack, but also the perfect creamy appetizer to impress your friends. 

10. Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

These crispy and flavorful air fryer roasted chickpeas are a nutritious snack. It’s very simple to make, and they just give you the crunch experience. Your friends will definitely grab a handful when watching sports on TV. Air-fry them twice with a toss of oil in between for that ultra-crunch.

11. Air Fryer Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This is one of the ultimate crispy and savory side dishes. It’s crispy on the outside while soft in the middle, all ready in just 15 minutes or less. You can even pair it with bacon and cheese to get that leveled-up flavor that your friends will truly remember.

12. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

You’re going to replace your store-bought tortilla bags with this dish. You can satisfy your friends’ Mexican cravings with this recipe, especially when paired with ground beef, salsa, cheese, and guacamole. Whip up this quick and easy recipe for game nights or any time of the day.

Fun and Unique Bites:

13. Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Your air fryer can cook up these little bites of joy, which are perfect to enjoy your usual game nights with family or friends (or both!). Hot dogs rolled up in crescent pastry, then cooked for less than 10 minutes until they turned golden brown. A simple yet delicious recipe for a common snack.

14. Air Fryer Ravioli

You can turn your frozen store-bought ravioli into a tasty appetizer or snack before playing video games with friends. It’s actually a more sophisticated version of mozzarella sticks that takes your culinary skills to the next level minus the prep. Perfect to serve warm with marinara sauce.

15. Air Fryer Taquitos

When playing Monopoly with your friends starts to become a little serious, you know it’s time to whip up something quick and delicious. These rolled torta wrappers with stuffed meat and cheese served with salsa will surely hit pause during a serious game mode. Perfect to add into the game night menu.

16. Air Fryer Crab Rangoons

Crab rangoons are crab meat and cream cheese stuffing in wonton wrappers, which has to be one of the best finger foods that you can serve to your friends when playing console. It’s even better when cooked in an air fryer for a mess-free, oil-free one-on-one Tekken game on your PlayStation. 

17. Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

If you’re looking for a sinful snack to fill your tummies during a serious game night, these air fryer loaded nachos are perfect for you. Who wouldn’t want crispy tortilla chips under that melty cheese and other toppings like olives, peppers, and ground beef? They’re easy and quick to make, ready in less than 10 minutes.

18. Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites

Turn that classic American comfort food into something crispy and bite-size, an ideal snack for you and your friends when playing Uno. Roll the mac and cheese into balls, then coat with batter or egg and breadcrumbs. Your friends won’t be pulling that reverse card on you with that app!

19. Air Fryer Avocado Fries

Who knew even an avocado could turn into fries? Slice them into thick wedges, then dip them into the egg and parmesan mixture for a tasty and crunchy treat. Surely, it’s an MVP that your friends will never forget.