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40 Air Fryer Game Day Recipes

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By Tiffany
Modified: Mar 22, 2026 · Published: May 4, 2024

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40 air fryer game day recipes packed with crowd-pleasing appetizers, finger foods, snacks, and main dishes that are perfect for football watch parties, tailgates, and championship celebrations.

A photo collage of 18 images of air fryer game day recipes. They're in 3 columns and 6 rows.

From crispy wings and cheesy bites to healthy air-fried snacks and easy make-ahead recipes, these air fryer game day recipes make feeding a hungry crowd simple and fun. Whether you're hosting a big party or just enjoying football at home, these recipes are sure to be a hit with every fan!

1
Air Fryer Salsa
brooklynactivemama.com
Amazing Air Fryer Salsa Recipe
Air fryer salsa is a super delicious recipe that you can use as an appetizer, a topping, or as a yummy addition to any dish!
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2
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
blackberrybabe.com
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Dipping Sauce
Everyone loves sweet potato fries made CRISPY in the air fryer! This recipe includes options for simple dipping sauces you can easily make from pantry ingredients.
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3
A black round platter with a tan paper liner filled with air fryer Hooter's chicken wings, a small round white bowl of ranch, and celery and carrot sticks. The platter is sitting on an orange placemat.
Air Fryer Hooter’s Chicken Wings (Copycat Recipe)
This is a copycat recipe for air fryer Hooter's wings. They're crispy, a little spicy, and definitely juicy! Perfect as an appetizer for parties or as a meal at home.
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4
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Air fryer bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are peppers stuffed with cream cheese and seasoning, then sprinkled with cheddar, and wrapped with crispy bacon.
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5
Air Fryer Potato Skins
brooklynactivemama.com
Easy and Delicious Air Fryer Potato Skins
These amazing air fryer potato skins are such a great appetizer or meal for lunch! You need minimal ingredients and it only takes 25 minutes to prepare!
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6
Air Fryer Pickle-Brined Chicken Nuggets
Air fryer pickle-brined chicken nuggets are marinated in dill pickle juice then coated in breadcrumbs and air fried until crispy golden brown.
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7
Air Fryer Tofu
nosweatvegan.com
Air Fry Tofu Nuggets
These crispy air fryer tofu nuggets are a delicious game-day snack. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce!
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8
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
littlesunnykitchen.com
Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks
These air fryer fish sticks make a fun appetizer or snack that can be served on game day. Crispy from the outside, flaky and moist on the inside.
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9
Air Fryer Loaded Potato Wontons
Crispy air fryer loaded mashed potato wontons filled with creamy mashed potatoes, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and then air fried in a crispy wonton wrapper.
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10
Air Fryer Blooming Onion
www.upstateramblings.com
Easy Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Make this classic appetizer at home in your air fryer! A blooming onion seems intimidating, but once you learn how to cut the onion you can make this fun appetizer and amaze your family and friends!
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11
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
www.upstateramblings.com
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
These buffalo chicken egg rolls are a fun way to combine spicy chicken wings and egg rolls! This simple recipe gives you a classic buffalo wing flavor with a twist.
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12
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
numstheword.com
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Air fryer bacon wrapped little smokies are like candy on a stick that will disappear as quickly as you make them! They're a favorite for game day!
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13
Air Fryer French Fries
Tasty air fryer french fries seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sprinkled with Parmesan and freshly cut parsley.
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14
Hawaiian Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Hawaiian Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Marinated Hawaiian air fryer teriyaki chicken kabobs are made in an air fryer and served with a dark sweet and savory dipping sauce. Get the homemade yakitori experience with a fun juicy Hawaiian twist.
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15
Air Fryer Pickles
Classic air fryer fried pickles made with sliced dill pickles coated in cayenne pepper, garlic, and breadcrumbs then air fried for a crunchy bite.
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16
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
tornadoughalli.com
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Quick and easy air fryer pigs in a blanket are a huge hit and perfect to munch on game day!
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17
Air Fryer Sauerkraut Fritters
thegoodheartedwoman.com
Air Fryer Sauerkraut Fritters with Bacon, Sausage & Cheese
These crispy sauerkraut fritters are filled with bacon, sausage, and cheese are the perfect game day appetizer! They can be prepared days ahead of time, stay crisp for hours, and are a snap to make in your air fryer!
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18
A black round plate of air fryer stuffed mushrooms topped with melted cheddar cheese and chopped chives. In the background a small brown wooden bowl sits with chopped chives in it.
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Easy air fryer stuffed mushrooms filled with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and topped with cheddar and chives. They're great as an appetizer or a side dish!
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19
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
How to make easy air fryer pizza rolls with pizza sauce, 3 kinds of cheese – mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, all air fried or baked on rolled-up pizza dough. They're the perfect bite! It can be a meal for kiddos or served as an appetizer or snack.
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20
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Buffalo Bites
thebellyrulesthemind.net
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Buffalo Bites
They are air fryer crispy tofu buffalo bites and they're totally kid-approved! Serve them at parties, game night, movie night, or snack time along with your favorite dipping sauce. They are irresistible!
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21
Air Fryer Kale Chips
champagne-tastes.com
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Want the crispiest kale chips? These easy air fryer kale chips are delicious, quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot Air Fryer.
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22
Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread
masonfit.com
Cheesy Garlic Air Fryer Bread
These cheesy garlic breadsticks are the perfect game day finger food to make in your air fryer. And even better, they're kinda healthy!
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23
Air Fryer Steak and Chicken Kabobs
Air fryer steak and chicken kabobs turn out so juicy and tender. The skewers have sirloin, chicken, zucchini, onion, red and yellow peppers, and grape tomatoes.
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24
Air Fryer Burger Bites
cookathomemom.com
Air Fryer Burger Bites
Looking for a healthy appetizer for the big game or your next get-together? These air fryer burger bites will be the hit of the party for kids and grown-ups alike, and they're paleo, whole30, keto, and low carb!
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25
Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls
2cookinmamas.com
Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls
These southwest egg rolls are as good as any restaurants'. Filled with spicy chicken, black beans, corn, minced jalapeno, and plenty of cheese then cooked until hot and crispy.
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26
Two halves of grilled cheese sitting on a white round plate and a pickle spear
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese in air fryer is a classic American dish made with a cheesy layer in between two crunchy slices of bread. Just as easy to make and customizable to how you like to have your grilled cheese sandwich.
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27
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
www.fearlessdining.com
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Air Fryer chicken meatballs are gluten-free and healthy, but also loaded with lots of sweet and sour flavors!
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28
Air fryer hamburger side view showing the patty, tomato, lettuce, red onion, garlic aioli, and a toasted sesame bun next to fries
Air Fryer Hamburgers
Try out this air fryer hamburger recipe with garlic aioli. It is fast and something that your entire family will enjoy on those busy weeknights.
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29
Air Fryer Chicken Strips on a white platter with a cup of ranch next to a golden yellow napkin
Air Fryer Chicken Strips
This is an air fryer chicken strips recipe that is juicy and crispy with panko breadcrumbs. They're done cooking in just 12 minutes!
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30
A white platter with plain air fryer chicken wings on it and a set of silver tongs.
Air Fryer Naked Chicken Wings
Crispy air fryer naked chicken wings with the option to coat them in hot sauce, teriyaki glaze, sweet chili, honey garlic, or just eat them plain! Great for parties, Super Bowl, or barbecues!
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31
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
www.rachelcooks.com
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Better than deep-fried, these air fryer mozzarella sticks are perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
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32
Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
www.shelovesbiscotti.com
Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
You will not believe the crispy texture of these air fryer zucchini fries. These make the perfect appetizer for game day!
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33
Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms
Air fryer fried mushrooms are whole mushrooms tossed in seasoned batter and panko breadcrumbs. Then they're air-fried but without all the extra oil!
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34
A close-up overhead view of BBQ chicken roll-ups on a dark blue plate
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Roll-Ups
Easy air fryer BBQ chicken roll-ups with BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, mozzarella, and sliced red onions all baked in rolled-up pizza dough. They're simply delicious!
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35
Potato Air Fryer Tacos
veganhuggs.com
Air Fryer Potato Tacos
These crispy potato air fryer tacos are bite-sized, perfect for dipping in sauces, and everyone loves them!
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36
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli on a white platter with a round white bowl of marinara sauce.
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
How to make air fryer toasted ravioli with cheese-stuffed ravioli that's been breaded in panko and air fried until crispy.
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Hello! I'm Tiffany.

I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Simply Happenings. I'm also a wife, mom to two adventurous little boys, registered nurse, and I live in the great Midwest. I like to feature high-protein recipes, one-pot meals, and delicious recipes you can cook with your favorite household appliances.

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