Appetizer Recipes
Leftover Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls
Crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside potato bombs loaded with cheddar, Parmesan, and scallion swagger, made for dunking in punchy garlic aioli.
Chicken & Apple Sausage Crescent Rolls
Flaky, golden crescent rolls stuffed with smoky-sweet chicken and apple sausage, buttery onions, Dijon, and thyme for a crisp, juicy bite that hits all the notes.
Sweet Potato Rounds With Whipped Cottage Cheese & Hot Honey
Golden-edged sweet potato rounds crowned with silky whipped cottage cheese and a tongue-tingling hot honey that hits sweet, smoky, and spicy in one bite.
Spanakopita Quesadillas
Golden, buttery quesadillas stuffed with garlicky spinach, tangy feta, and luscious melt that tastes like a Greek diner flirted with a taqueria.
Baked Sweet Potato Rounds With Garlic Aioli
Caramelized sweet potato rounds with smoky edges and a zesty, garlicky aioli that begs for finger-dipping.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
Crunchy, smoky, and tangy fried green tomatoes with a shattering gluten-free crust and a kiss of garlic, air-fried to golden perfection and made to dunk in vegan ranch.
Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)
Smoky and creamy elote dip loaded with charred corn, bright lime, and salty Cotija, finished with fresh cilantro and a Tajín zing.
Caramelized Apple & Ricotta Crostini
Buttery caramelized apples over airy lemon-kissed ricotta on crisp, olive-oiled crostini, with warm cinnamon, maple gloss, and a sneaky crack of black pepper that keeps it from tasting like dessert.
Sweet Potato Bites With Honey and Feta
Golden-edged sweet potato rounds meet salty feta, warm honey, and fresh thyme for a sticky-savory bite that makes your palate purr.
Vegan Butternut Squash Crostini With Maple-Balsamic Drizzle
Golden roasted butternut and creamy vegan ricotta ride on crisp crostini under a glossy maple-balsamic glaze that hits sweet, tangy, and savory in one bite.
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Crisp butter lettuce cradles juicy chicken kissed with lime, ginger, and fish sauce, with crunchy carrots and scallions bringing that fresh snap you crave.
Filipino Chicken BBQ Skewers
Sticky-sweet, smoky Filipino-style chicken skewers that drip with caramelized glaze and citrusy tang, built for high-heat grilling and serious flavor.
Vegan Roasted Vegetable Galette
A golden, crackly vegan galette packed with jammy onions and smoky-sweet roasted vegetables, fired up with Dijon and herbs for a savory bite that means business.
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono Style)
Shatteringly crisp sunomono with tangy-sweet rice vinegar, a kiss of sesame, and a gentle chili hum that makes cool cucumbers pop.
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Crisp, golden shells with a shattering crunch give way to gooey, stretchy mozzarella that begs to be dunked in warm garlicky marinara.
Chicken Bites in Sweet Garlic Sauce
Golden-seared chicken bites slicked in a glossy sweet garlic butter glaze with a salty-soy snap and a clean hit of rice vinegar.
Bbq Glazed Cocktail Meatballs
Sweet-smoky, tangy, and glossy little beef bites with a sticky lacquer outside and a juicy, tender center that disappear the second they hit the party table.
Pumpkin Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Flaky, buttery spirals hug a silky pumpkin-spice filling with melty Gruyère that hits sweet, salty, and just a little sassy.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Air Fryer Eggplant
Shatteringly crisp, smoky-spiced eggplant cutlets made in the air fryer with a savory, cheesy vibe from nutritional yeast and a dunkable pool of warm marinara.
Baked Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce
Juicy beef-and-pork meatballs get lacquered in a glossy, sweet-tart cranberry-orange sauce with a Dijon snap that keeps you coming back for another bite.
Grilled Cajun Shrimp
Smoky, juicy Cajun shrimp with a lemon pop and grill-charred edges that make your taste buds sit up straight.
Thai Chicken Satay Skewers
Juicy, spice-kissed Thai chicken satay with smoky grill char and a coconut-rich, savory-sweet marinade that refuses to be boring.
Honey Mustard Ham and Cheese on Pretzel Slider
Buttery pretzel buns hug sweet-tangy honey mustard, melty provolone, and juicy ham, finished with garlicky butter and toasted sesame for a slider that hits salty, sweet, and smoky in every bite.
Butternut Squash Empanadas
Flaky, buttery empanada shells wrapped around smoky-sweet butternut squash with a whisper of cinnamon and paprika that hits like a warm autumn hug.
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread
Thick, tender Pan Sobao slathered with roasted garlic butter and drowned in a molten trio of cheeses for a crisp-edged, pull-apart, ridiculously fragrant situation.
Air Fryer Tortellini With Marinara Sauce
Crispy, golden tortellini with a bubbling cheesy center and a punchy marinara that will make you reach for one more, then another.
Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread
Warm, tear-and-share vegan bread stuffed with garlicky spinach, briny artichokes, and lush dairy-free cheeses that brings serious comfort with a little attitude.
Baked Brie in Phyllo Dough
Shatteringly crisp phyllo wrapped around molten brie with a glossy honey finish that hits salty, sweet, and buttery in one dramatic bite.
Halloween Black Bean Dip
Smoky, tangy, ultra-creamy black bean dip crowned with crisp puff pastry R I P letters that bring big Halloween drama and even bigger flavor.
Air Fryer Taco Empanadas
Buttery-crisp air fryer empanadas packed with juicy taco beef and oozy cheddar meet salsa heat and a bronzed, shattery finish that snaps like a good attitude in my kitchen.
Leftover Mashed Potato & Turkey Pot Pie Muffins
Buttery biscuit cups loaded with savory turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and cheesy veggie-gravy goodness that bake up crisp on the edges and molten in the middle.
Honey-Glazed Steak Strips
Sticky-sweet, garlicky honey glaze clings to juicy, deeply seared sirloin strips with a salty-soy finish and a little swagger of heat.
Leftover Turkey, Mashed Potato & Gravy Bitterballen
Golden, shatter-crisp Dutch-style croquettes with a silky turkey-gravy center and just enough nutmeg and Dijon to make you close your eyes at first bite.
Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Juicy, garlicky buffalo chicken meatballs with a smoky kick and a glossy, buttery heat that clings to every bite.