Snacks, also known as appetizers, if you want to be fancy about it, are basically my soul foods. There is nothing better to me than a variety of bite sized foods. That way I can have a little of a lot of different flavors. That being said, I don't always want to spend a lot of time putting a snack together. All of the recipes in this post are simple and have five or fewer ingredients. So, hurray, you can spend more time eating them than it takes to put them together! If you're looking for something a little more filling, check out my post about some equally easy meal ideas!

Air fryer recipes

Honestly, an air fryer really simplifies the process of making food crispy and tasty. While it may not be a required appliance, it is a great luxury. There are countless possibilities for five ingredient snacks in the air fryer.

We will start if off healthy with some crispy eggplant. Yes, you'll have to cut an eggplant, however, the rest of the recipe is so quick and easy!

Air Fryer Eggplant (Begun Bhaja) - Easy Indian Cookbook

Air fryer eggplant is an easy and delicious side dish made with just 4 ingredients. Gluten-free and vegan, ready in 15 minutes.

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Chickpeas are an awesome snack! You can season them however you like, almost like popcorn, except more buff.

Air Fryer Chickpeas (Super Crispy)

These smoky Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They make a great snack and treat on the go .

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Alright, to be fair, these wings DO take 30 minutes but most of that time is hands off. Besides, with the air fryer, there is only one dish to clean!

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

This is the best and easiest way to make perfectly crispy chicken wings every time!

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High Protein

If you are going to eat something small, it doesn't hurt for it to be filling and full of protein!

With just peanut butter, oatmeal, and chocolate chips, these tasty snacks will keep you full and satisfy your sweet tooth.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

If you want tasty bites of energy in a flash, you’ll love these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls.

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I'm not even sure this recipes needs an introduction. I mean, cheese, bread, and honey...you already know it's going to be good.

Whipped Ricotta Toast

Whipped ricotta toast served on crusty bread with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and flaky salt is the perfect appetizer before any meal! Serve with a side of charred peppers or salad.

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Party snacks

Just because you want to feed some friends and family, doesn't mean you have to take up a lot of time or use a ton of ingredients. If you love a good fiesta, also check out my make ahead party foods post!

Convince yourself that prosciutto is healthy by wrapping it around some fruit. Plus, the name makes it sound like an impressive appetizer, so you can easily trick your friends.

Prosciutto and Melon (Prosciutto e Melone)

When it comes to an easy summer appetiser, Prosciutto and Melon (Prosciutto e Melone) is a favourite. A delicious flavour combination of sweet and salty.

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This one isn't exactly a health food, but give me a break, this is a post about 5 ingredient snacks after all.

5 Minute Refried Bean Dip

This refried bean dip has got to be one of the easiest bean dip recipes ever! It takes just 4 simple ingredients, is ready in 5 minutes and is absolutely delicious.

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Maybe you can't put together a full meal today and that's ok. Hopefully though, you can at least have a nice snack. Double points if you eat from more than one food group...you know, like processed meat and fruit. You got this.