We love small nuggets of delicious homemade food. Whether you’re craving a snack, finger food for a party or hungry for just a small dinner we have ideas for you. These small bites recipes are for you for anytime of day, week, month or year.

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Air Fryer Steak Bites w Mushrooms | AirFryerWorld
Air Fryer Steak Bites & Mushrooms
This was one of original air fryer bites recipes back in 2019 and is always a hit. Juicy bites of steak are fantastic and perfect for a quick dinner. It's great for a snack too if you have just a little bit of steak that needs to be cooked.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic & Lemon Pepper
Healthy nuggets of tender salmon are fantastic and literally super quick to make. Add them to a salad for a healthy meal. Or add them to a bowl for a great salmon and rice dinner.
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
Kids love these! Flavorful chicken nuggets are cooked perfectly in the air fryer. The garlic and parmesan are flavors that are universally loved. You can't go wrong with this family recipe.
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Air Fryer Broccoli Bites Recipe CRISPY! | AirFryerworld.com
Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Broccoli Bites
If you know of someone who hates broccoli, this is the recipe to change their minds! Crispy bites of broccoli tastes so good, they'll be so surprised that a healthy vegetable can taste so good in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Vegetarians and non-vegetarians love these! These air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites aren't just for plant based eaters. They are so good, you don't miss the meat. Add a bowl of these to your next game day party.
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Crispy Keto Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
Crispy, low carb and keto friendly cauliflower is always a hit. You might need to make a double batch because they're that good. The keto friendly breadings make all the difference for carb count but you won't sacrifice on flavor here.
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Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites that's Air Fried | AirFryerWorld.com
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Drizzle some bbq sauce on these pork belly bites and you just had a restaurant quality dish! Yes, they're so good and literally are crispy on the outside. Best of all, they're budget friendly and look at all the money you save instead of eating out.
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Air Fryer Tofu Bites – Crispy!
Did you know tofu can be this good? You have to try these tofu nuggets in the air fryer. Dip them in your favorite sauce and you won't miss the meat. Instead, you'll eat something that's vegan and loaded with nutrients.
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Air Fryer Frozen Bagel Pizza Bites
Instead of heating these up in the regular oven, you have to reach for your air fryer. Air frying bagel bites is a game changer because they'll be crispy and amazing. Not soggy at all.
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Air Fryer Pork Bites Recipe that's Air Fried | AirFryerWorld.com
Air Fryer Pork Chop Bites with Mushrooms
If you don't like mushrooms, you can cook it with your favorite veggie. Just make sure they are cut small enough to cook around same time as the pork.
The size you cut the pork cubes will vary and so will sizes of air fryers. These will all affect how quick the pork will cook. Keep checking and turning the pork to make sure they cook to your preferred doneness.
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Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Cauliflower Bites
Here's another great way to eat your vegetables, especially cauliflower. Breading them before air frying makes them crispy and fantastic. This is something kids would love and don't tell them it's a vegetable until they devour the whole plate.
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Best Air Fried Steak Tips Recipe in Air Fryer | AirFryerWorld.com
Air Fryer Steak Tips
Steak tips and potatoes are always the perfect combination for comfort foods. But it's not a fussy recipe because the air fryer does all the work for you. These are so good, it's more like a satisfying dinner than as a snack or appetizer.
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Air Fried Shrimp Cocktail | AirFryerWorld.com
Air Fryer Shrimp Cocktail
This popular shrimp cocktail appetizer is way better when you air fry the shrimp. The shrimp is slightly charred but with great texture and flavor. Take your shrimp cocktail game to the next level.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms - AirFryerWorld
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
You will never go wrong with choosing air fryer stuffed mushrooms. But the smarter way is to air fry them. The mushrooms cook perfectly air fryer and are less soggy than if you were to cook them in the oven.
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Why We Love Bite Sized Foods

They’re perfect as snacks, appetizers or side dishes. If you eat enough of them, it’s like a whole meal! Best of all, air frying these little nuggets of finger foods is quick and simple. The hot circulating air of the air fryer makes each of the edges of food extra crispy. So if you’re short on time, or have a small quantity of ingredients, then air fryer bite sized foods are for you. Here’s some more inspiration on bite sized foods.

Best Air Fryer Tools for Small Recipe Bites

We love using a great oil spray and non-stick liners for cooking bites. Because they are smaller, they can easily stick to the metal air fryer baskets or racks and trays. So invest in a good air fryer oil spray and liners to minimize sticking. This is super helpful for cooking fragile and soft foods like salmon or fish.

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This is the oil sprayer we have and love in our test kitchens. Doesn’t clog, nice spray pattern, easy to use, just add your favorite oil.

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