6 Air Fryer appetizers to surprise your guests at Christmas!
Christmas is a magical time of year, full of celebrations, reunions and, of course, lots of delicious food. For those who like to surprise their guests without spending hours in the kitchen, the Air Fryer is a great ally! With it, you can prepare quick, practical and flavorful appetizers, perfect for sharing during the festivities. In this special selection, you'll find creative and easy ideas to make your Christmas table even more irresistible. Get ready to delight your guests with recipes that combine agility, crunchiness and that special Christmas touch.
1. Chestnuts roasted in the Air Fryer
Chestnuts roasted in the air fryer are a quick and practical alternative to enjoying this fall/winter classic. They are golden and crispy on the outside, while keeping the inside soft and full of flavor. In just a few minutes, you'll have delicious chestnuts, ready to be served as a snack or side dish. Simple and irresistible!
2. Camembert cheese with honey baked in the Air Fryer
Imagine a Camembert melted and baked to perfection in an Air Fryer... Accompanied by slices of toasted bread flavored with olive oil :-) This simple and delicious dish is ideal for fans of fondue. With a touch of honey and a sprinkling of herbs de Provence, this Camembert will be ready in no time and will delight the palate of cheese lovers as an appetizer or as a main course, accompanied by a crunchy green salad!
3. Breaded mozzarella balls in the Air Fryer
These mozzarella cheese balls will be a hit at aperitif time. It doesn't even require frying, as we did it in the Air Fryer (if you prefer, use the oven). Make it a little in advance, as we need 1 hour in the freezer, but otherwise, I promise it's super easy.
4. Tomato confit in the Air Fryer
Tomato confit is an excellent accompaniment to toast, as well as meat, chicken, salads and pastas. It's usually baked in the oven, but thanks to the Air Fryer, the cooking time has been reduced, leaving us free time for other preparations.
5. Falafels, the crunchy chickpea dumpling without frying!
Let's take better care of our health and prepare falafels (chickpea fritters) in the oven or Air Fryer. These Middle Eastern snacks are crunchy, healthy and very tasty. In the original recipe, they are fried, but in our version, they are very healthy and can be "abused" without moderation.
6. Peppers roasted in the Air Fryer, a perfect antipasto!
Very easy to prepare, quick and economical, this recipe for peppers roasted in the Air Fryer will become a favorite for antipasti. Versatile, this appetizer can also be used as a filling for bruschettas, to spice up salads and even added to pastas.