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    14 Quick, Healthy Air-Fryer Snacks to Kick Off the Super Bowl

    You don't have to skip the crisp and crunch you crave while watching your favorite team. Let these air-fryer Super Bowl snacks win the day.

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    Air-Fryer Pizza Puffs

    I love pizza in any form so it seemed only logical to turn my pizza love into an appetizer. These...


    Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching....


    Vegan Popcorn Seasoning

    This vegan popcorn seasoning will have everyone wanting more! It is a perfect base for experimenting with your favorite flavorings....


    Easy Puppy Chow

    This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there's less messy measuring. And it makes enough...

    Savory Cracker Snack Mix

    A Taste of Home recipe inspired this one! Because I love everything bagel seasoning, I decided to give this...


    PB&J Chex Mix

    As a kid, I loved to add crunchy textures, like chips or popcorn, to my PB&J sandwiches. This mix has...

    Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix

    This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I've made it for can have just...


    Green Tomato Salsa

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...


    Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....


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    Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets

    What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them...

    Pizza Oyster Crackers

    This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their lunch boxes....


    Burnt Peanuts

    As far as my family's concerned, I can't make burnt peanuts too often. In fact, I save pint jars throughout...


    Spiced Mixed Nuts

    "Everyone who tastes these glazed nuts loves them," promises Julie Gesicki from Tracyton, Washington. "They're quick, easy and a unique...


    Nuts and Bolts

    When I was a child, we made buckets of this mix for our family and friends each Christmas. These days...


    Chesapeake Snack Mix

    Plain pretzels pale in comparison to this jazzy concoction that microwaves in moments. Pack a pouch to go for an...

    Cheesy Snack Mix

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


    White Chocolate Cereal Clusters

    Just three ingredients and 3 minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make the season bright with this...


    Sweet Pretzel Nuggets

    "This crowd-pleasing snack has been a tremendous hit both at home and at work," reports Billie Sue Ebinger from Holton,...


    Mustard Pretzel Nuggets

    This quick and fun snack is similar to the mustard pretzels you can buy at the store, but you can...


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    Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Texas Snack Mix

    Make this fun, easy snack mix in the microwave for a treat anytime. Add extra red pepper sauce for more...


    Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds

    I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed...

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    Corn Puff Caramel Corn

    Because you don't need to pop the corn or use a candy thermometer, this caramel puff corn recipe is faster...


    Chocolate Popcorn Balls

    I've had this recipe for more than 20 years. They were good then...and just as great today! They're a fun...


    Slow Cooker Party Mix

    This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is...


    Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Popcorn

    Have the munchies? They’re no match for this nutty caramel corn drizzled with melted chocolate. —Kim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire


    Nutty Toffee Popcorn

    "I use holiday tins to deliver this sweetly coated popcorn-nut crunch to family and friends on my Christmas list," notes...


    Southern Spiced Pecans

    Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are...