14 Air Fryer Fall Snack Recipes

Crispy, crunchy, and ready in minutes. These air fryer fall snacks — from pumpkin seeds to brie bites — prove the air fryer is the MVP of snack season.

Below you’ll find 14 reader-favorite recipes, each with a photo, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Save your favorites and enjoy!

1. Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Crispy, salty roasted pumpkin seeds — the best part of carving pumpkins.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

2. Air Fryer Apple Chips

Sweet, shattering apple chips with cinnamon — no dehydrator needed.

Ingredients

• 3 apples, sliced paper-thin
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

3. Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Gooey-centered mozzarella sticks with a fraction of the oil.

Ingredients

• 12 mozzarella string cheeses, frozen
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
• Marinara, for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

4. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy-edged sweet potato fries with a smoky paprika salt.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut in fries
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 14–16 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

5. Air Fryer Cinnamon Churro Bites

Pillowy biscuit-dough churro bites rolled in cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
• Chocolate sauce, for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

6. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Crispy buffalo cauliflower bites with cool ranch — game day gold.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, in florets
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Ranch dressing, for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 12–14 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

7. Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Crunchy parmesan-crusted zucchini chips for guilt-free snacking.

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

8. Air Fryer Mini Corn Dogs

Golden mini corn dogs with crispy cornmeal coating — kid favorite.

Ingredients

• 12 cocktail wieners
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

9. Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries

Sweet, caramelized butternut fries with maple-chipotle dip.

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash, cut in fries
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 14–18 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

10. Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Crispy homemade pizza rolls stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 24 mini pepperoni
• Olive oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

11. Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Fluffy donut holes rolled in cinnamon sugar — weekend-morning magic.

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

12. Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

Crunchy roasted chickpeas with smoky spices — the ultimate savory snack.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and dried
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 14–16 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

13. Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins loaded with cheddar, bacon, and sour cream.

Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes, baked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• Sour cream + chives

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, no flipping needed.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.

14. Air Fryer Brie Bites

Melty brie wrapped in crescent dough with cranberry — elegant party bites.

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 oz) crescent dough
• 8 oz brie, cubed
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Toss or coat as directed and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry 8–10 minutes, no flipping needed.
4. Serve hot and enjoy.