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    Appetizers

    Start your meal off right with these crowd-pleasing appetizers!

    Our Mini Salami Cheese Balls are a fun and tasty treat, complete with a pretzel stick for easy snacking.

    For something hearty and indulgent, try our Loaded Beef Tater Tots (Totchos). They’re so satisfying they could double as a main dish!

    Got an abundance of zucchini? Put it to good use with our Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries—a healthier twist on a classic favorite.

    • Close up of a Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sliders so the melty provolone cheese is visible.
      Philly Cheesesteak Sliders (Easy Ground Beef Recipe)
    • Close up side shot of one Meatball Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls on a small white plate.
      Meatball Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
    • Feature image of a side shot of several dates on a serving platter.
      Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
    • Feature image of a close up of Santa's face on the veggie tray.
      Santa Claus Veggie Tray
    • Feature image of the baked Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread.
      Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread
    • Feature image of the cooked air fryer steak fries and a small bowl of ketchup.
      Air Fryer Steak Fries
    • Feature image of ten cooked zucchini fries in the air fryer basket.
      Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
    • A round plate with several baked Stuffed Jalapenos on it, along side a bowl of ranch dressing.
      Cream Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
    • A plate that has fried ravioli and a small bowl of dipping sauce on it.
      Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli
    • Overhead view of several fried squash rounds on a white plate.
      Southern Fried Yellow Squash
    • Easy 20 Minute Air Fryer Potato Wedges on a white plate, this is the feature image for this post.
      Air Fryer Potato Wedges
    • A bowl of queso surrounded by tortilla chips on a plate.
      Chili’s Queso (no Velveeta)
    • Several Homemade Loaded Potato Skins in the Air Fryer on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Potato Skins
    • The feature image of the onion rings on a white plastic plate with a small bowl of ranch dressing and a small bowl of ketchup on it too.
      Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
    • Featured image of the finished sliced potatoes in the air fryer.
      Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
    • Close up overhead shot of fifteen mini salami cheese balls on a white plate.
      Mini Salami Cheese Balls
    • Made with sausage and beef, Sausage Pineapple Mini Meatballs are an easy to make show-stopping tangy and zesty appetizer perfect for a party or game day.
      Sausage Pineapple Mini Meatballs
    • Avocado Ranch Deviled Eggs are a modern take on classic deviled eggs featuring avocado, ranch dressing, and a splash of lime. Easy and kid-friendly!
      Avocado Ranch Deviled Eggs
    • Cheesy Ranch Beer Dip combines cream and cheddar cheese, bottled ranch dressing, beer, green onions and cayenne pepper to make a creamy and spicy dip.
      Cheesy Ranch Beer Dip
    • Asparagus Strawberry Mixed Green Salad features fresh asparagus, strawberries and mixed greens (red, green and romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, and raddichio) and is topped with a simple viniagrette made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a little bit of salt. Fresh and delicious!
      Asparagus Strawberry Mixed Green Salad

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