Life can get busy, and by the time you realize you need to eat dinner, it’s already too late. However, it’s never too late for a late-night snack that can act like a delicious meal. The best snacks are ones that require minimal effort and are packed with flavor, so next time you have a late night and need some sustenance, try out these six air fryer snacks.
6. Buffalo Cauliflower
Starting our list of air fryer snacks is buffalo cauliflower from Love and Lemons. Instead of going for the chicken wings or tenders that have breading and a ton of ingredients, opt for a healthier snack with your favorite buffalo flavoring instead. Plus, placing them in the air fryer makes them nice and crispy, just like normal buffalo wings! You can even add some dipping sauce for even more flavor.
5. Mac & Cheese
Fifth on our list of air fryer snacks is mac & cheese from A Family Feast. While it might seem tedious, you can make this mac & cheese without needing to boil the pasta first. While some foods crisp up in an air fryer, this mac & cheese will just bake very quickly and still have that creamy texture everyone adores. So, instead of grabbing a pot and warming up the oven to bake the mac & cheese, just throw some noodles and cheese in the air fryer.
4. Tacquitos
Next on our list of air fryer snacks are taquitos. Pulled from the recipe book of A Couple Cooks, the taquitos are a great late-night snack that takes just five ingredients and 15 minutes to cook. All you need to make these crispy and cheesy taquitos are refried beans, salsa, cheese, tortillas, and some chili powder. They provide a balance of textures and flavors in every bite.
3. Apple Chips
Rounding out the top three air fryer snacks are apple chips. Bringing a healthier late-night snack to the plate is The Almond Eater. It’s the perfect snack if you have too many apples in the fridge, or want to dive into a fall-flavored snack before heading to bed. The chips take just 10 minutes to cook, and are covered in delicious cinnamon and sugar.
2. Quesadilla
Second on our list of air fryer snacks is quesadillas from Nourished by Nic. Another quick and easy meal, these quesadillas are ready to eat in just ten minutes. The best part? They are totally customizable, so make sure to fill each one with your favorite fillings and spices. If you want a little more flavor outside of the tortillas, grab some salsa or guacamole to dip the quesadilla into.
1. Popcorn
Last but not least on our list of air fryer snacks is popcorn. A recipe pulled from Feel Good Foodie‘s book, popcorn is a quintessential late-night snack. While you need to shake the basket a couple of times, the popcorn only takes ten minutes to cook and comes out super crunchy and puffy. In addition to salt, you can customize your toppings, using things like cinnamon sugar, Parmesan, or paprika for some heat.