Appetizer recipes

When you're craving something crispy in a hurry, make these fritters. They're made with only simple ingredients found in almost any kitchen: flour, eggs, butter, and vegetable oil.

These deep-fried deviled eggs offer a contrasting combination of crispy skin and creamy filling. They're made by coating the whites of hard-boiled eggs in breadcrumbs and frying...

Prepare Korean-style chicken legs by deep-frying them twice. This method ensures the chicken is perfectly cooked through, juicy on the inside, and super crispy on the outside. Ready...

Any food is more fun when eaten on a skewer, and these crispy chicken corn dogs are a perfect example! Strips of chicken breast are threaded onto wooden skewers, dipped in corn batter, and grilled in...

Even the simplest green salad will look impressive and appetizing when served in crispy cheese bowls. And making these bowls is much easier than you might think. All you need is Parmesan cheese,...

This sauce is made with fresh spinach and cilantro and requires no cooking. Simply blend all ingredients, including the jalapeño, with plain yogurt and serve as a meat sauce or as a side dish.

This recipe makes tender French toast savory, with Parmesan and nutmeg, but it's just as tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The sweet syrup is replaced with a savory one...

This unusual version of sausage rolls is perfect for house parties. To make them, you'll need small (cocktail) sausages. Each one is dipped in corn batter and then wrapped...

Cheese fondue is one of the most perfect treats for a friendly get-together. Make a truly Swiss sauce using a mixture of Emmentaler and Gruyere cheeses, thickening the sauce with a little corn syrup...

This is the easiest spinach and artichoke dip you'll ever make! All the ingredients just pop into a baking dish and go straight into the oven—even frozen spinach...

Chicken thighs are perfect for small skewers, which turn out wonderfully juicy and tender. Toss them with a yogurt sauce flavored with herbs, ginger, curry, and chili pepper, and grill them on...

Smoked trout is often overlooked in favor of the more popular smoked salmon, but it's a versatile and healthy way to include more fish in your diet. Smoked trout...

These bright yellow pumpkin fritters cook quickly, so you can fry them while you're braising meat or simmering soup for a warming fall meal. The fritters are made with a mixture of...

Bake cashews with curry and enjoy a delicious snack with sweet, salty, and spicy notes. Egg whites help coat the nuts with the spices. Remove the cashews from the oven when they...

Who can resist a shrimp cocktail? This recipe gives the classic appetizer a modern twist: the shrimp are sprinkled with cumin and baked in the oven to enhance the flavor and aroma...

This recipe combines healthy avocado toast with a salad—a true vitamin-packed treat. A citrus vinaigrette adds just the right amount of tartness to balance the richness of the avocado...

This soup lifts your spirits with its vibrant color and flavor. Filled with the aromas of South Indian cuisine, it contains sunny turmeric, whose flavor and aroma will brighten any dull autumn day.

Caprese appetizers aren't just made up of the colors of the Italian flag. They're also traditional Christmas colors. So why not use them to decorate your holiday table?! Make crostini with all the flavors...

The hardest part about fried plantains is being patient and waiting for them to ripen almost to the point of blackness. Picked plantains ripen the same way as bananas: place them in a paper...

Add crispy polenta to your holiday appetizers. Despite its simplicity, this appetizer is sure to please everyone. To prepare, buy pre-made polenta, slice it...

Fried pickles in crispy corn batter on sticks are the perfect appetizer for house parties. To serve, prepare a quick, spicy mayonnaise-based sauce. The appetizer is spicy,...

This appetizer was inspired by Elvis Presley's famous favorite sandwich: bread, peanut butter, fried bacon, and banana. The combination may seem strange, but it's incredibly delicious!

"Dim sum literally translates as 'filling the heart.' And I love filling my belly with this Cantonese breakfast!" shares Jet Tila. "It originated in small teahouses in southern China, where tea..."

Rich shiitake mushrooms, sweet pumpkin, and ginger make a perfect combination for autumn wonton filling. The wontons are deep-fried, creating a deliciously crispy texture with a tender vegetable filling.

During the New Year, the Chinese eat a lot of dumplings, which symbolize wealth for the coming year: pieces of dough filled with meat and vegetables resemble money purses. These wontons,...

Buffalo Chicken in a rich dip is a new appetizer that will wow your guests at your house party. The dip is packed with all the flavors of a traditional spicy appetizer, including a savory...

With this recipe, homemade potato chips are just as crispy and delicious as store-bought, the only difference being that you decide how much salt to add, and instead of artificial...

This sweet snack in the shape of an American football is a great treat for a large group of football fans. The ball is made from a mixture of cream cheese and peanut butter with chunks of...

Wasabi-flavored peas, sesame sticks, and crispy chow mein noodles make this savory Asian-inspired snack mix so delicious and savory, you'll be hard-pressed to stop. Serve...

You can easily make delicious sesame-flavored pizza dough using store-bought pizza dough. Simply roll the dough in sesame seeds, stretch it into flatbreads, and grill them in the oven. To ensure...

This summer appetizer is a Spanish take on the classic Italian melon and ham. Ripe, juicy, sweet-tart tomatoes are complemented by a splash of red wine vinegar, which also infuses the salty slices...

Seekh kebab (or shish kebab) is a melt-in-your-mouth kebab that is believed to have been introduced to the Indian subcontinent by the Turks long before its popularity rose during the Mughal era...

Pimento cheese spread is a popular American snack made with cheddar, mayonnaise, and sweet pickled peppers, typically served with crackers. With this recipe, you can easily transform...

For a unique yet easy appetizer, make a delicious cream cheese spread by simply mixing it with cranberry sauce and chopped pecans. Arrange the spread around the bowl...

This recipe will make your shrimp cocktail especially delicious. Each shrimp is filled with a crabmeat filling coated with breadcrumbs and wrapped in a strip of bacon...

This light, bright, and tart salad hails from the US state of Oklahoma. It's made with one of the state's staple crops, black-eyed beans, or cowpeas. The beans are tossed in a vinaigrette...

Corn on the cob is best grilled in the summer on an outdoor grill or charcoal grill to develop a smoky aroma. However, an electric grill or grill pan will also work for this recipe. Grill...

Coleslaw is a delicious and healthy addition to any meat dish, and is also a popular snack for sandwiches and burgers. In this recipe, cabbage is paired with...

This cold dip is made with sour cream and mayonnaise, with both frozen and fresh spinach added. Be sure to squeeze out all the water from the spinach to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.

Make a unique, crunchy pineapple appetizer perfect for a house party. Pineapple slices are coated in sugar and deep-fried. Serve with a coconut garnish. Finish with...

This crispy cereal dessert takes on a new flavor and appearance, reminiscent of a holiday cupcake. The combination of bran flakes and rice flakes creates a truly crunchy treat, and the topping...

Create a mix of walnuts, pistachios and dried cranberries, infused with aromatic spices: cloves, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, which will dominate this aromatic bouquet,...

The star of this recipe is the Mexican vinaigrette with lime and cilantro. It serves two purposes in chicken tacos. First, it marinates the juicy chicken. Second, it transforms ordinary...

Chicken wings are marinated in white wine, lemon juice, and herbs, then grilled until lightly charred. They turn out juicy, tender, and deliciously flavorful. Serve sprinkled with...

If you love sandwiches, make them not only delicious but also extremely healthy! Toast two slices of whole-grain bread and sandwich a thick chickpea salad with...

This gluten-free pizza is perfect for parties, as the crust can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving. Cut it into small pieces and serve as an appetizer. Pizza...

If you're wondering what to make with leftover baked chicken, this recipe for Italian calzones, a closed pizza pie, will come to the rescue. Shredded chicken is mixed with chopped spinach, baked...

These chicken ham croquettes will delight you with their exquisite flavor and wonderful combination of textures, with a tender meat filling inside a super-crispy crust on the outside—what could be better? The perfect appetizer for...

Make delicious and juicy Italian rollatini with spinach and cheese. Thin veal cutlets are stuffed with the filling, rolled into rolls, and pan-fried until golden brown.