Tasty Appetizers

The right appetizer sets the tone for everything that follows, whether you're hosting a casual game night, elegant dinner party, or holiday gathering. This collection offers options for every occasion, skill level, and time constraint. You'll find quick-assembly platters that let beautiful ingredients speak for themselves, make-ahead dips and spreads that actually improve with time in the refrigerator, and hot appetizers worth turning on the oven for. I've included both vegetarian options and meat-based classics, with plenty of room for customization based on what looks good at the market. Many recipes include serving suggestions and scaling information, making it easy to adapt them for different group sizes. I'm particularly fond of appetizers that can be prepped in stages, allowing you to enjoy your own party instead of being stuck in the kitchen, so you'll find plenty of those here. Whether you need something to tide guests over before dinner or want to create an entire spread of small bites for grazing, these recipes deliver big flavor in small packages, often with simpler preparation than their impressive appearance suggests.

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Updated on Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:29:57 GMT

Starters & Snacks

Crispy seasoned nacho fries served with a rich, creamy cheese dip.
Taco Bell Nacho Fries

Make your own version of those addictive Taco Bell Nacho Fries with crispy potatoes dusted in bold Mexican spices and a smooth, spicy cheese dip.

Crispy wonton tacos filled with savory chicken, slaw, and tangy Asian dressing.
Applebee's Wonton Tacos

Whip up delicious crispy wonton shells packed with sweet-garlicky chicken, crunchy Asian slaw, and tangy chili sauce just like the restaurant version.

Golden fries topped with gooey cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh garnishes.
Bacon Cheese Loaded Fries

Enjoy pub-quality loaded fries with crunchy seasoned spuds, smooth house cheese sauce, crispy bacon chunks, and garden-fresh garnishes.

Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter
Cheesy Crab Filled Biscuits

Buttery cheese biscuits packed with premium crab meat and drizzled with tangy lemon butter, perfect as a fancy starter or side.

Crispy and spiced batata vada with a golden chickpea flour coating and soft potato filling.
Crunchy Potato Fritters

Master the art of making proper Maharashtrian batata vada - crunchy potato balls packed with flavorful spices, ideal for snacking or starting a meal.

Crispy fried lobster tails with a golden, seasoned crust and tender meat.
Crunchy Lobster Tail Fry

Perfectly crunchy lobster tails covered in tasty garlic butter make a fancy yet quick dinner you can whip up in just half an hour.

Crunchy Brazilian coxinhas stuffed with tasty chicken and smooth dough.
Brazil Chicken Bites

Learn to create classic Brazilian coxinhas, crunchy chicken snacks with tasty filling that everyone will love at gatherings or as quick bites.

Flavor-packed cheeseburger eggrolls with a crunchy shell and classic burger taste.
Burger Cheese Rolls

Wrap up juicy burger tastes in crunchy egg roll shells stuffed with spiced beef and gooey cheese. Great for gatherings and sports viewing snacks.

Spicy and crispy chilli mushroom tossed in a flavorful Indo-Chinese sauce.
Crunchy Spicy Mushroom

Master the art of making crunchy Asian-style spicy mushrooms with zesty sauce. Works great as a starter or side ready in 35 minutes.

Crispy Buffalo chicken tenders coated in a spicy, tangy sauce.
Crunchy Buffalo Strips

Crunchy panko-coated chicken strips dunked in a tangy buffalo mixture with a touch of honey for that sweet-heat combo you can't resist.

Spicy and flavorful peppered gizzard cooked in a rich, aromatic pepper sauce.
Hot Nigerian Gizzard

Crunchy chicken gizzards mixed with fiery pepper sauce create a mouthwatering Nigerian starter that's carb-free and packed with taste.

Spicy and flavorful buldak, Korean fire chicken coated in a fiery gochujang sauce.
Hot Korean Cheese Chicken

Learn to cook Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak) at home with juicy chunks of chicken drenched in spicy gochujang sauce and covered with bubbly mozzarella cheese.