27 Fall-Inspired Appetizers You Have to Try

Embrace the flavors of fall with a mouthwatering selection of appetizers that celebrate the season’s bounty. This collection features a variety of dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. From savory bites to delightful dips, these fall appetizers are designed to impress your guests and elevate any occasion. Indulge in the warm, comforting tastes of autumn and make your gatherings memorable with these must-try treats.

BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings

These delicious air fryer BBQ peach bourbon wings can be served as an appetizer or as part of a tasty dinner for any occasion. The combination of peach and bourbon flavors with the chicken wings, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, will leave your guests wanting more!
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Crab Cakes with Garlic Lemon Chipotle Aioli

Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make meal with these air fryer crab cakes served with a flavorful garlic lemon chipotle aioli sauce. These Southwest-inspired crab cakes make a perfect addition to any dinner menu, and the air frying method makes them crispy and delicious in no time!
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Parmesan Truffle Polenta

These crispy polenta sticks, flavored with parmesan and truffle, are perfect as a side dish or appetizer and can be paired with a delicious truffle mayo dipping sauce. If you serve them at your next gathering, your guests will ask for the recipe!
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Crab Cake Egg Rolls

Prepare an amazing appetizer with these air fryer crab cake egg rolls that are easy to make and bursting with Old Bay, lemon, and sriracha flavors. Dip them in the fire sauce for an extra kick and enjoy the perfectly crispy texture of air frying.
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Blueberry Brie Pastry And Dip

Impress your guests with this delicious air fryer blueberry brie pastry dip appetizer that will amaze them. The crispy brie and puff pastry, combined with the sweet blueberry flavor, make a perfect dip everyone will love.
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Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists

Make a delicious appetizer with these parmesan and mozzarella air fryer garlic cheese twists that are easy to make from scratch. Your guests will love the homemade taste of these cheese twists which are far better than store-bought ones.
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Egg Rolls

If you have a gluten-free diet, you’ll love these easy-to-make gluten-free egg rolls, complete with homemade egg roll wrappers made in the air fryer. With a perfect texture and flavor, these egg rolls are a must-try for anyone looking for a delicious gluten-free snack or appetizer.
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Beef Taquitos

This is the best air fryer recipe for taquitos, and you don’t need any hard-to-get ingredients either. Whether it’s ‘taco Tuesday’ or not, switch things up by making this easy taquito recipe instead of tacos. I promise this Mexican dinner will wow you!
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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Pigs In A Blanket

These air fryer bacon jalapeño cheese pigs in a blanket are a quick and delicious finger food or appetizer made with Pillsbury pizza dough, bratwurst, cheese, and jalapeños. They’re perfect for game day or entertaining guests.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

These air fryer bacon wrapped cheeseburger bites are a perfect appetizer for any occasion, with a quick and easy preparation. Whether you call them bacon wrapped meatballs or meatloaf balls, you’re sure to love their amazing taste!
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Nachos

Pop tortilla chips, plenty of cheese and all of your favorite toppings like meat, corn and peppers into the air fryer to make these easy nachos. This is such an easy way to make appetizers for a crowd!
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Crispy Tofu

Let your air fryer do the work of making the best crispy tofu. Serve this appetizer with sweet chili dipping sauce for a healthy option everyone will enjoy.
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Air Fryer Walking Tacos

Cook walking tacos in the air fryer for an easy appetizer or snack that you can serve with very few dishes to clean after!
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Armadillo Eggs

Have you ever had an armadillo egg? These are so much fun to serve. They have jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, a meaty wrap and of course, some crunchy bacon. Your guests will love these balls of yum for an appetizer.
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Ravioli

Achieve crunchy on the outside and cheesy on the inside results by air frying ravioli instead of frying it. Serve with your favorite red sauce for a perfect starter to your Italian meal at home.
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Air Fryer Grapes

Have you ever tried air frying grapes? This is the ultimate topping for a flavorful crostini to share as a starter. Expect rave reviews from anyone who samples!
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Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips

Looking for a quick and easy snack that is packed with flavor? These garlic Parmesan pasta chips are so addictive! They are crispy, cheesy, and garlicky. There is just something about them that will make you want to eat them all day!
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Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls

Crispy egg roll wrappers are just the place to tuck creamy crab rangoon flavor. This easy appetizer can be made in your air fryer so you can skip deep frying.
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Bacon Wrapped Oreos

Skip the fair food and make these bacon wrapped oreos in your air fryer for a unique appetizer that your friends are going to be intrigued by.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

This appetizer is so easy when made in the air fryer! Salty bacon and sweet pineapple are perfect partners for a snack you can serve on a toothpick.
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Cheesy Corn Balls

Bring potatoes, corn and cheese together to make a gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside appetizer. These are especially good with fresh corn kernels.
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Shrimp Rangoon

Cream cheese and shrimp are perfect partners to wrap in a crispy egg roll wrapper. These are as tasty as crab rangoon, just a little different for a delicious twist on a classic starter.
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Fried Deviled Eggs

This is not your mama’s deviled egg recipe, it is even better! Air frying eggs then stuffing with the classic filling we all love is one impressive way to serve appetizers in an exciting new way!
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Pizza Wontons

Grab some wonton wrappers and stuff them full of pizza flavors for a tasty mash up appetizer that you are going to want to make all of the time! The crunchy wrapper pairs so well with the gooey center!
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Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Did you know you can make a blooming onion in your air fryer? This is just as good as the iconic ones from Outback for an appetizer to share before dinner.
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Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

These air fryer jalapeño popper rolls are a spicy and cheesy appetizer that can be made with Pillsbury pizza or crescent dough. With hot sauce, jalapeños, and two types of cheese, these quick and easy pull apart rolls are perfect for fans of spicy food.
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