Halloween week gets busy fast — costumes, candy, and chaos. You want treats that look festive but don’t take all night. That’s why I rely on my air fryer for Halloween: it’s quick, crispy, and clean-up is a breeze. These eight spooky-cute recipes are kid-tested, parent-approved, and ready in minutes.
Grab your favorite air fryer (I love the COSORI Dual Air Fryer for even cooking) and let’s make magic happen.
Why the Air Fryer Wins Halloween
- ✅ Heats up fast — no waiting for the oven.
- ✅ Uses less oil (and less mess).
- ✅ Perfect for bite-sized, party-friendly snacks.
- ✅ Lets you cook sweet and savory back-to-back.
Tip: Keep a few silicone liners and an oil sprayer handy for stress-free cleanup.
👩🍳 Air Fryer Halloween Recipes
🎃 1. Mummy Hot Dogs
These crispy, golden mummy dogs are the quickest way to get giggles before trick-or-treating — spooky, simple, and kid-approved.
Temp / Time: 375 °F • 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 8 hot dogs (or veggie dogs)
- Candy eyes or mustard/ketchup dots
Setup Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 375 °F.
- Line basket with silicone liners.
- Lightly mist with oil sprayer.
Instructions
- Cut dough into thin strips; wrap around each hot dog leaving a face gap.
- Place in a single layer.
- Air fry 8 min until golden.
- Add eyes or ketchup dots.
- Serve warm with dip.
Quick Tip: Use mini franks for bite-size mummies on boards.
👻 2. Ghost Donuts
Soft, fluffy, and hauntingly cute — these ghosts vanish faster than you can fry them.
Temp / Time: 350 °F • 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- Powdered sugar or vanilla glaze
- Black icing gel for eyes
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 350 °F.
- Line basket with air-fryer parchment liners.
- Leave space for puffing.
Instructions
- Flatten biscuits; cut eyes + mouth.
- Air fry 5 min until golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Add eyes with icing gel.
Quick Tip: Use leftover dough holes for mini “eyeballs.”
🕸️ 3. Pumpkin Seed Crisps
Crunchy, salty, and endlessly snackable — the best way to use pumpkin-carving leftovers.
Temp / Time: 320 °F • 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup cleaned pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt + seasoning to taste
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 320 °F.
- Use a mesh basket insert for airflow.
Instructions
- Dry seeds; toss with oil + seasoning.
- Spread in single layer.
- Air fry 10 min, shake halfway.
- Cool for max crunch.
Quick Tip: Store in glass jars to stay crisp.
💀 4. Mummy Brownie Bites
Little chocolate mummies with white-chocolate “bandages” — guaranteed party favorite.
Temp / Time: 330 °F • 8 minutes
Ingredients
- Brownie batter (boxed or homemade)
- White chocolate chips (for drizzle)
- Candy eyes
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 330 °F.
- Place silicone muffin cups in basket.
Instructions
- Fill cups ½ full with batter.
- Air fry 8 min until set.
- Cool 5 min.
- Drizzle white chocolate as bandages.
- Add eyes before it sets.
Quick Tip: Underbake slightly for gooey centers.
🧙♀️ 5. Witch Finger Cookies
Crunchy, buttery, and eerily realistic — these “fingers” steal the show.
Temp / Time: 340 °F • 7 minutes
Ingredients
- Sugar-cookie dough
- Almond slices (for nails)
- Red gel icing
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 340 °F.
- Mist small silicone baking mat with oil.
Instructions
- Roll dough into fingers; add almond “nail.”
- Score knuckles.
- Air fry 7 min until edges brown.
- Cool 2 min; add red gel.
Quick Tip: Chill dough 15 min to hold shape.
🩷 6. Halloweenie Pockets
Savory, cheesy hand-pies that ooze just enough to be spooky — perfectly portable.
Temp / Time: 360 °F • 9 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can biscuit dough
- Hot dogs + shredded cheese
- Egg wash
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 360 °F.
- Spray basket with avocado oil spray or use silicone liner.
Instructions
- Flatten biscuit; add filling.
- Fold + crimp edges.
- Brush egg wash; cut eye holes.
- Air fry 9 min until puffed.
Quick Tip: Serve with ketchup “blood.”
🧡 7. Quesadilla Pumpkins
A cheesy, melty jack-o’-lantern twist that wins snack-table applause.
Temp / Time: 370 °F • 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
- Salsa or pumpkin puree (optional)
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 370 °F.
- Use air-fryer racks to keep flat.
Instructions
- Cut faces in top tortillas.
- Add cheese between two tortillas.
- Air fry 6 min until melty.
- Slice + serve warm.
Quick Tip: Mist top with oil for crisp edges.
👁️ 8. Spooky Donut Holes (“Eyeballs”)
Sweet, poppable, and just creepy enough — a fun way to end the night.
Temp / Time: 350 °F • 4 minutes
Ingredients
- Dough scraps (from Ghost Donuts)
- Powdered sugar glaze
- Candy eyes or colored icing
Setup Directions
- Preheat to 350 °F.
- Line basket with mini air-fryer liners.
Instructions
- Roll scraps into balls.
- Air fry 4 min until golden.
- Dip in glaze.
- Decorate with eyes or gel.
Quick Tip: Chill before icing to avoid melting details.
🔗 Internal Links
- Want some more Halloween inspiration? Check out Sheet-pan apps -> Halloween Sheet-pan Recipes
- Add some butter! Check out our compound butter recipes -> 10 Easy Compound Butters
- Need a handy kitchen assistant? Find out how you can leverage ChatGPT to help in the kitchen -> 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT in the kitchen
🙋♀️ FAQs
Q: Can I bake these in the oven instead?
Yes — just add 25–35 % more time and check early.
Q: Do I need to flip food in the air fryer?
Only for thicker items like mummy dogs or quesadillas — halfway through helps even browning.
Q: Can I prep ahead?
Definitely! Wrap and refrigerate up to a day before, then air fry right before serving.
Q: What’s the best liner to use?
Silicone liners are reusable and great for greasy recipes; parchment works for dry ones.
Q: Any nut-free options?
All of these are nut-free or can be with simple swaps — great for class parties.
💬 Conclusion + CTA
There you have it — eight fun, spooky snacks you can whip up in minutes. The air fryer makes Halloween entertaining so much easier (and cleaner).
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