When a snack craving hits, try one of these irresistible eats. Simple, quick, and delicious, these easy snack recipes maximize flavor and minimize effort.
Paneer is a fresh cheese common in Indian cuisine. Unlike many cheeses, paneer does not melt, making it perfect for air-frying until crispy! Air fryer paneer slices are caramelized on the outside and soft on the inside. The mild cheesy flavor of paneer pairs well with a variety of sauces and the air-fried slices can…
Roast a batch of pumpkin seeds, or pepitas in the air fryer to use for a healthy and delicious snack or in recipes! Air-fryer pumpkin seeds roast quickly and evenly compared to oven-roasted ones. Ingredients Pumpkin Seeds/Pepitas This recipe is intended for raw pumpkin seeds without their shell, which are green. Add-Ins (optional) Tips More…
Cannellini beans and bunches of cilantro make a super creamy dip that pairs well with your favorite vegetables and chips. These can be made in under 10 minutes using canned beans, making them perfect for a quick appetizer. Ingredients Serving Ideas Related Recipes
Chinese steamed buns, or mantou (馒头), are a staple food in China. Mantou usually refers to plain steamed buns while filled buns are called baozi (包子). Flower rolls (花卷) are like an intermediate since they have filling, but it’s sealed on the inside. Check out my recipe for scallion or sweet sesame flower rolls! This…
Gnocchi as finger food elevates them to a level beyond just a pasta imitation. Gnocchi are potato-based dumplings that are often boiled then tossed with sauces, but crisping them up in an air fryer and then dipping them in sauce makes them so much more enjoyable. There’s added texture contrast between crunchy exterior and fluffy…
Despite being called “wine”, jiuniang contains little alcohol (less than 3%) and gets its name from the unique fermented aroma. It’s sweet without adding sugar, and when chilled it tastes like a dessert soup or pudding (see below on ways to serve it!). The flavor is quite distinct, so you’ll have to try it yourself…
I’m picky with scones because I like them to be moist, and most scones are too dry in their effort to be flaky. These scones are moist without being dense and the cornmeal prevents gluten formation, keeping the scones tender. The blueberries add color and sweetness and the scone itself is only lightly sweetened, with…
This recipe started as an experiment to see if you could cook eggs in a tea kettle and I’m happy to say you can! Aside from college students who want an egg with their instant noodles, this recipe is ideal for people who want one egg without having to boil a whole pot of water…
Hazelnuts are next in the air-fried nuts! Most people have only had hazelnuts with chocolate but they have a nice sweetness and distinct flavor on their own. Roast a batch of these for snacking or recipes in less than 20 minutes! Ingredients Hazelnuts Check through your hazelnuts to make sure there are no bad ones….