Getting ready for the big game? You are definitely not alone!
Sports are great for bringing people together – and whether you’re there for the game, the people, or the food (or all of the above) – what you’re eating/serving is pretty important! That’s where we come in with air fryer ideas!
The air fryer has made it possible to enjoy many of those game day snacks or eats in a fraction of the time the oven used to take. If you’ve got an air fryer, you’ve got loads of possibilities for things to make!
From the Super Bowl to your favorite team battling on a Saturday night (for us, it’s hockey), here’s a mix of 50+ air fryer game day snacks and other eats – from both fresh and frozen.
Frozen Chicken Wings
A classic food for any sports viewing, frozen chicken wings are so easy to make in the air fryer.
The best part about chicken wings is that there are so many different types – breaded, not breaded, saucy, hot or sweet, etc.
Then there are all the different dips you can dip them in! Whatever your preference, they are tasty, handheld, and always a hit!
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Frozen Pigs in a Blanket
Looking for mini hot dogs swapped in buttery, flakey pastry? Yeah, you’re looking for “pigs in a blanket”!
These are a classic air fryer Super Bowl food because of their bit-sized combination of meat and pastry in your mouth.
They are also good for dipping but you can just pop ’em in as is!
Air Fryer Frozen Pigs In A Blanket
Brats and Peppers
Nothing says “game day” like a good meaty bratwurst! This recipe is perfect because it’s for making brats and peppers together at the same time in the air fryer!
Slap those two on a bun with condiments and you’ve got yourself a winner!
You might also like Italian sausage which we also have a recipe for.
Air Fryer Brats and Peppers
Frozen Popcorn Chicken
Another super snackable air fryer idea is popcorn chicken. These frozen popcorn chicken cook to a perfect crisp in no time at all and are also great for dipping!
The crispy breading air fries without any additional oil so these popcorn chicken are even easier than you think!
Psst: You can also make chicken fingers, chicken fries, or chicken nuggets. Same great taste, different shape!
Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
Homemade Chicken Wings
Frozen wings might be easy – but homemade chicken wings aren’t any more difficult! All you need is the right spices!
We make a classic dry rub chicken wing (linked below) but there are also different flavors you can make like garlic parmesan wings or even lemon pepper chicken wings.
The flavor combos are endless – as are the sauces you can dip them in!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Nachos
A crowd classic and always customizable, air fryer nachos are one of our favorite air fryer game day foods to make.
Simply layer in the nacho chips and your favorite toppings with cheese for melting! That’s all! Serve with salsa, guac, sour cream – and you’ve got pub-style nachos right at home.
Air Fryer Nachos
Frozen Battered Mushrooms
Battered mushrooms are another “crispy on the outside, soft on the inside” kind of air fryer snack that we really like.
It’s nice to have a different taste from all the meat ideas so these mushrooms – dipped in a ranch sauce – are perfect for that!
Air Fryer Frozen Battered Mushrooms
Baked Brie
Oh yeah. You can make brie in the air fryer. Melty on the inside and covered in your favorite toppings (we like red pepper jelly, honey, and roasted nuts like almonds or pecans) this cheesy masterpiece not only tastes good but looks great too!
You can dip in raw veggies for a bit of variety or even homemade pita chips!
Air Fryer Baked Brie
Frozen Potato Skins
Another snack we love is air fryer potato skins (from frozen). The crispy skin, soft potato inside, and combination of bacon and cheesy goodness on top always hits the spot.
Just be careful because they are usually very hot!
Air Fryer Frozen Potato Skins
Frozen Calamari Rings
For a hint of seafood, frozen calamari rings are such a good idea. The crispy breading gives way to the soft texture of calamari we all know and love.
They take no time at all in the air fryer, and they serve with a cocktail sauce or just on their own.
Air Fryer Frozen Calamari
Homemade Eggplant Fries
Here’s a recipe not from frozen that you have to try before you knock it. Breaded eggplant fries are crispy, soft, and perfectly seasoned to bring out the best in snacking.
They are best eaten right out of the air fryer and dipped in any sauce you like. They might take a little longer to make by hand but they are worth it. Trust us.
Air Fryer Eggplant Fries
Frozen Cauliflower Wings
Covered in a crispy batter and smothered in buttery buffalo sauce, these frozen cauliflower wings are another classic game day snack.
We love the contrast between the outside crunch and the softness of the veggie on the inside!
We even have a homemade buffalo cauliflower wing recipe if you want to try making them yourself
Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Wings
Frozen Soft Pretzels
You know those giant soft pretzels you can get at the stadium or arena? You can make a smaller version at home from frozen so easily in the air fryer!
Ready in just minutes and covered in that classic salt, these pretzels have that classic taste that screams “sports!”.
You might also be interested in smaller pretzel bites (from frozen) which are just as good – and even easier for dipping in beer cheese!
Air Fryer Frozen Soft Pretzels
Roasted Almonds
Again, roasted nuts are such a classic taste of the game – and these roasted almonds are to die for.
We’ve been making them and snacking on them just throughout the day – we cannot keep them in our house long enough. All you need to make them are raw almonds, oil, and salt.
Air Fryer Roasted Almonds
Frozen Mini Quiche
For something a little more fancy and filling, mini quiche are bite-sized and delicious.
These tasty eggy quiche look great with a pop of color on top – be it hot sauce, chopped parsley, or something else!
Air Fryer Frozen Mini Quiche
Frozen Potato Wedges
It would be so easy to just say “make fries” to watch the game… but there is something about potato wedges that is different than “just fries”.
These frozen wedges turn out perfectly crispy and ready for dipping without much work. We also love wedges because often they have a seasoning baked right into the coating!
Air Fryer Frozen Potato Wedges
Frozen Popcorn Shrimp
Another seafood item – this one taking the best of shrimp and the best of small snacking and smashing them together.
Frozen popcorn shrimp in the air fryer cook to a crisp very quickly because they are so small…. and they are so easy to dip and eat. Before you know it you’ll be making the rest of the package!
Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Shrimp
Zucchini Fries
Another homemade vegetable fry idea, these zucchini fries are similar to how we make our eggplant fries (seen above).
Hand-rolled in breadcrumbs and sprayed with just a touch of oil, these fries are that nice combination of crispy and soft and made for dipping!
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Frozen Taquitos
One of the easiest and crispiest game day foods you could have are taquitos. These classic rolled tacos are made right from frozen and turn out hot and cheesy – making them simple to snack on.
Pair them with a dip like salsa or sour cream and you’re in business.
Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos
Frozen Sausage Rolls
For a bit of meaty goodness slapped between flakey pastry (again), frozen sausage rolls are also a great option.
Different from pigs in a blanket, this minced sausage has a different consistency than the mini hot dog so some people prefer them!
Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Rolls
Frozen Tater Tots
Crunch. Potato. Yum. Do we need to say anything more about tater tots and how amazing they are?
Crispy in just minutes, these tater tots from frozen need no extra oil or salt to crisp up and be ready for dipping!
Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots
Roasted Chickpeas
A lighter but still crispy snack idea is air fryer chickpeas. You’d be surprised how crispy you can get ’em!
Coated in a seasoning made from common spices you’d likely have in your cupboard, these chickpeas are a good vegan or vegetarian snack idea!
Air Fryer Chickpeas
Frozen Battered Pickles
Nothing says “game day pub food” much like battered pickles. Luckily, frozen batter pickles turn out perfectly in the air fryer… and in no time at all.
We paired ours with a thick, creamy ranch dip for ultimate snacking. We even made our homemade air fryer pickles and they were even better!
Frozen Fried Pickles in Air Fryer
Kielbasa
If you have never tried air fryer kielbasa then you need to try it for the upcoming game. We love kielbasa just as is and thought it couldn’t be better.
Well, we were wrong.
Air-fried kielbasa is still nice and meaty but the outside gets this dry crisp to it that is so different from fresh kielbasa. We’d highly recommend this one!
Air Fryer Kielbasa
Frozen Jalapeno Poppers
Hot cheese, a hint of spiciness? Yeah, that’s jalapeno poppers in the air fryer.
That classic game day taste is so easy to make in no time at all because these little poppers crisp to perfection in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeño Poppers
Frozen Spanokopita
For a bit of flakey pastry and a whole lot of spinach (without the hassle) – frozen spanakopita are the best!
This Greek-inspired appetizer or snack is loaded with greens so you can technically say that you ate vegetables during the game!
Air Fryer Frozen Spanakopita
Churros
For those looking for something a little sweeter to snack on during the game, air fryer churros are a fun idea!
While they take a little bit of time to prepare, once these churros are air fried and dipped in cinnamon-sugar, they leave the plate pretty quickly!
Air Fryer Churros
Homemade Garlic Bread
We don’t have to introduce garlic bread to you – with or without cheese, homemade garlic bread is delicious.
We like air fryer garlic bread because it cooks quickly and you can easily keep an eye on the slices as they toast!
Of course, you can also make frozen garlic bread in the air fryer – it’s also good!
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Frozen Dino Nuggets
If you’ve got some kids watching the game, why not toss in a few dino nuggets to please them!
These chicken-filled nuggets are so easy to make in the air fryer and they turn our crispy and ready for dipping!
Air Fryer Frozen Dino Nuggets
Homemade Garlic Parmesan Fries
A classic twist on regular French fries, these garlic parm fries are to die for!
Homemade with freshly cut potatoes, they are topped with a mix of garlic, spices, and parmesan cheese for that extra flavor kick!
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Frozen Edamame
A lighter snack idea for the game might be frozen edamame. Just like in your favorite restaurant, these edamame turn out salty and hot – perfect for popping in your mouth (just the bean).
Air Fryer Frozen Edamame
Pepperoni Chips
If you need a Super Bowl snack that’s okay for the keto fans on your group, pepperoni chips are a must-make.
It’s so easy to just take sliced pepperoni and place it in the air fryer – just keep an eye on them because they crisp up fast.
These meaty chips really hit the spot.
Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips
Frozen Spring Rolls
A classic. Frozen spring rolls just always seem to work – and paired with a sauce like plum… you’re in flavor heaven.
The crispy shell gives way to that delicious, hot filling – and you can choose meat, veggie, or otherwise!
Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
Homemade Mac n Cheese Balls
We love these homemade Mac n Cheese Balls because they are fun to make and – let’s be serious – who doesn’t like mac and cheese?
Crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, these snackable little cheese balls will be a welcome addition to your game day spread.
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls
Frozen Garlic Knots
A different take on frozen garlic bread, garlic knots are slathered in garlic butter and baked into fun shapes they puff up perfectly in the air fryer.
You can eat them on their own or with a dip – do whatever you please!
Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Knots
Frozen Curly Fries
We love curly fries because no two fries are the same, they have that awesome spice coating on them (at least the ones we buy do), and they turn out super crispy in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Frozen Curly Fries
Frozen Breadsticks
More frozen bread? Sure, but breadsticks are much softer and different than garlic bread or garlic knots.
Breadsticks bake up nicely in the air fryer and are even more in the perfect shape for dipping in ranch, Caesar, or marinara sauce!
Air Fryer Frozen Breadsticks
Homemade Sweet Potato Chips
Snacking on chips might seem like a good idea for the game – because it is.
These homemade sweet potato chips are worth the effort. Crispy with a hint of sweetness, they are different than a regular potato chip in all the right ways!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Another classic pub food that you can make right in the comfort of your own home. Frozen mozza sticks are so easy to make and always turn out perfectly in our air fryer.
The worst part is eating them all because they do not last long…
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Frozen Pizza Bites
As we mentioned before, the flavor of pizza is synonymous with sports. So, pop some frozen pizza bites in the air fryer and follow tradition!
We like these bites because they cool quickly and are nice and crispy.
Air Fryer Frozen Pizza Bites
Homemade Asparagus Fries
Asparagus? Yes, asparagus. Asparagus fries to be exact! These homemade breaded asparagus fries are easy to make and only need a little bit of oil in the air fryer to get crispy.
Don’t knock it until you try it!
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
Frozen Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
For a little fancier addition to the snack or appetizer platter, these bacon-wrapped scallops from frozen are very easy to make.
The soft scallop and the crispy bacon work together magically – just be sure not to overcook or else the scallops might get rubbery!
Air Fryer Frozen Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Frozen Jamaican Beef Patties
With a warm, meaty center and a flakey, golden outside, frozen Jamaican patties in the air fryer are a slightly larger, more filling food to take on.
We like them because they are so easy – just flip once and they are done in minutes!
Air Fryer Frozen Jamaican Beef Patty
Homemade Potato Chips
You know, you can also make homemade potato chips in the air fryer? Just a bit of oil and salt (and perhaps some smoked paprika) and you’ve got chips that are packed with crunch!
The toughest part is slicing them thin and consistent – but a mandolin slicer works wonders!
Air Fryer Potato Chips
Frozen Mini Empanadas
Don’t underestimate the filling power of a frozen empanada! These mini ones might look small but toss a few back and you’ll be happy as a clam on a Sunday!
Air Fryer Frozen Mini Empanadas
Frozen Bagel Bites
Sure, you might be ordering a pizza or making one from scratch – but bite-sized bagel bites are the perfect alternative and low effort!
They don’t take long at all to air fry and are perfect if you’re just looking to enjoy a small bite of pizza goodness.
Air Fryer Frozen Bagel Bites
Homemade Avocado Fries
If you want to impress your friends, breaded avocado fries are a great snack idea.
Yes, they are a bit of work – but the crispy breading and the softness of the avocado is something to be experienced at least once in your life.
We paired them with a semi-spicy, creamy dipping sauce and they were a huge hit when we made them.
Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Frozen Coconut Shrimp
More shrimp – but loaded with toasted coconut as a crispy coating! Paired with a classic sweet and sour sauce and you’ve got yourself a dippable treat with a crunch at every bite!
Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp
Frozen Meatballs
Frozen meatballs are another super easy recipe because you can toss them in and before you know it you’re snacking on meaty little morsels.
Meatballs are also very dippable and great if you’ve got a group eating with toothpicks. Ketchup, BBQ sauce, hot sauce – all fair game!
We’ve also made juicy homemade meatballs in the air fryer which you can try, too.
Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs
Frozen Waffle Fries
How could we forget about waffle fries?! These seasoned frozen fries have that classic crunch to them and are great for dipping… or for making Irish nachos in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries
Enjoy these air fryer game day recipes!
