When you are getting friends and closest relatives together for an IPL watch party at home, the one thing you have to be on top of is your snacking game. As the match unfolds on TV, so too your hosting skills will be put to test, with warm snacks and dips being one of the most important criteria. Air fryer snacks can be your most reliable and delicious bet this IPL season as they can be made within minutes, with minimal supervision. Frozen snacks already in the fridge can be easily turned into crisp, crowd-pleasing bites in very little time with an appliance like the USHA iChef Smart Air Fryer on hand.
Frozen French Fries
Look no further than French fries while thinking about air fryer frozen food recipes as handy snacks for watch parties. Not only are French fries beloved crowd favourites, but they are also versatile enough such that they can be decked up with numerous seasonings, dips and toppings that turn them into elevated mouthwatering treats. They can be prepared easily in large batches in the air fryer. Using an air fryer dramatically cuts down on the oil required to prepare these small bites, making them even more sought-after choices for a party.
Chicken Nuggets
Bring out a bag of chicken nuggets from the freezer and let it defrost for a bit. Now, turn this frozen snack into an easy air fryer party food by lathering the nuggets in oil and placing them in the fryer until they acquire a subtle, golden hue and a good crisp. Toss in some spicy sauce or some BBQ sauce once the nuggets are ready for more flavour. Or, simply sprinkle some cheese seasoning on the chicken nuggets to turn them into a party favourite food.
Veg Spring Rolls
When thinking of IPL snacks ideas, another alternative that can liven up the taste buds as the game unfolds on TV is delicious veg spring rolls. Normally, frozen spring rolls are deep-fried until golden but the air fryer cuts out this process by reducing the amount of oil required for crisping the Asian-inspired appetiser. Frozen spring rolls can be placed in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes until they cook completely. Then, these light, crunchy and flavourful appetisers can be served with a spicy garlic-chilli sauce or a mild, tangy sweet chilli sauce or a simple soy dip. Place the dip in the centre of the plate and surround this with spring rolls for an aesthetic effect.
Cheese Corn Nuggets
Making frozen snacks in the air fryer can actually be quite a quick and clever way of serving no-fuss, low-mess bites at a watch party. One such alternative is cheese corn nuggets. Do away with the risk of the nuggets breaking apart and the cheese making a mess in hot oil by simply cooking them in the air fryer. The nuggets can be warmed for about 10 minutes in the air fryer after first greasing them with some oil. Serve them with good old-fashioned ketchup or a chilli tomato sauce for flavour.
Aloo Tikki
A desi favourite that pairs well with chilled drinks, warm beverages and cocktails too, frozen aloo tikkis can be warmed up in the air fryer to make a stunning party snack. In fact, when it comes to air fryer party food, aloo tikkis rank quite high for the ease with which these delicious snacks can be prepared and served to a large number of guests. Preheat the air fryer and cook at least 6-7 aloo tikkis for about 10 minutes before serving them with freshly made mint chutney. The aloo tikkis can be prepared in advance and then refrigerated or frozen until it is time to serve them at the party.