Appetizer recipes

Spicy Buffalo wings are traditionally deep-fried, but this oven-baked recipe is perfect for anyone looking to cut down on fat. The wings are just as delicious and crispy...

These delicious wings turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, even though they're baked rather than deep-fried. Keep this simple recipe handy in case you need...

This vegetarian appetizer is made with potatoes, which almost everyone has, so you're guaranteed a delicious dip anytime. Whisk the baked potatoes with nuts, olive oil, and lemon juice until...

This incredibly easy appetizer can be served to guests or quickly whipped up for yourself while you're preparing the main meal. It's also a great way to use up the cut ends of potatoes, which...

This dip is like a cross between guacamole and hummus, and it's the smoothest, creamiest hummus you'll ever taste. And the flavor is incredible! Just blend store-bought hummus with avocado...

Crispy beer chicken wings can be made without deep-frying—in the oven. Brush them with olive oil and bake until super-crispy, then toss them in a sweet-and-savory honey glaze...

These wings don't require frying; they're just as delicious and juicy baked in the oven without the extra oil, and the citrus-pineapple glaze makes them incredibly delicious. Dip them in the avocado sauce and...

It's hard to believe these bite-sized flavor bombs are baked in the oven: they have such a deliciously crispy crust, as if they were deep-fried. These balls are very similar to the popular potato...

Avocado slices make these classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches (BLTs) more filling and healthier. They're easy to make and perfect for a filling snack throughout the day. A great...

These healthy avocado and smoked salmon toasts are a luxurious and delicious way to get a mid-day boost! Ready in just minutes, they're bursting with fresh flavors and delicious...

This fresh tropical salsa requires no cooking and is served as an appetizer with chips. All ingredients are finely chopped and mixed. Scoop the salsa into the chips and enjoy the combination...

These quesadillas are filled with cheese, grilled asparagus, and bell peppers. They're delicious and very juicy, especially the combination of crispy tortilla and gooey mozzarella. They're perfect for...

With Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, and ginger, this blend of almonds, peanuts, oyster crackers, and sesame seeds adds a sweet and spicy Asian flavor. Pack it on the go...

Macadamia nuts are tossed with a glaze of Chinese seasoning, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds and baked in the oven until crisp and infused with complex Asian flavor. Serve...

Cashews are roasted in a soy-ginger glaze with sesame seeds, then mixed with crispy fried bacon bits. This Asian-inspired snack is perfect with beer.

Asian lettuce wraps are a great appetizer for any occasion, especially picnics. Tender pork tenderloin is rubbed with a spicy Asian sauce, grilled (or pan-fried),...

The principle of cooking these drumsticks isn't much different from any other barbecue: you rub them with a spice mixture, marinate them, then grill them, brushing them with mop sauce. And what gives them...

Homemade arugula and hazelnut pesto, fresh mozzarella, and baby zucchini are the three key ingredients that make this pizza incredibly delicious and unlike any pizza you've ever tried.

Rolled pizza is compact, convenient, and can be eaten on the go. This type of pizza is called stromboli, and it's not much more difficult to prepare than the classic version. In this recipe, the rolled...

When you're craving a delicious homemade pizza and don't want to mess around with dough, lavash or any other flatbread you have on hand will do the trick. Spread it with ricotta and bake until crispy, then...

A vibrant, herby chimichurri sauce adds a fresh touch to grilled, paprika-marinated chicken wings. For the most intense flavor, marinate them for...

These traditional Venezuelan corn flour flatbreads, like PAN, are served as an appetizer with spicy black beans, mango slices, and avocado, which are stuffed into arepas like pockets. Thanks to...

Arctic char, like salmon, makes excellent burger patties, juicy and slightly tart thanks to the addition of capers, lemon zest, and grainy mustard. Serve them on a thin...

This salad combines popular antipasti, an Italian appetizer served before the main course. Salad greens, canned chickpeas, roasted peppers, artichokes, and olives...

This pasta is prepared with all the appetizers you'd find on a popular Italian antipasti plate. It includes deli meats, artichokes, olives, vegetables, and cheese. Antipasti is usually served before...

Although this soup has very few ingredients, it's incredibly flavorful and aromatic because the butternut squash is roasted before cooking and then simmered in coconut milk instead of broth. Its flavor...

Assemble a taco bar in just 15 minutes or less. Buy pre-shredded coleslaw mix, chipotle mayonnaise, and canned beans. This time-saving feature allows...

Satisfy your meatloaf craving in just 15 minutes by making thin patties instead of traditional meatloaf. Grill them in the oven and they're ready in minutes. Serve...

Life hack: To fry eggs for a large crowd in one batch, use a muffin tin and the oven. It's a huge time saver! Serve Mexican-style eggs on crispy tortillas...

If you love salted red fish, you'll surely love the Scandinavian appetizer gravlax. This recipe features fresh fish brined in a dry marinade with salt, dill, fennel, coriander, white...

Although this dip is made with mayonnaise and sour cream, fresh zucchini puree helps make it healthier and lower in calories, and caramelized onions, dill, garlic, and red wine vinegar add a whole new dimension of flavor.

These stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer to serve before a holiday dinner. They're easy to make: stuff each mushroom cap with a cube of Brie cheese, sprinkle with a mixture of breadcrumbs...

To brighten the anticipation of a big holiday dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer in Christmas colors. A dipping sauce of sour cream and fresh herbs is served on a tray surrounded by fresh or...

This salsa is as refreshing as the popular gin and lime juice-based Gimlet cocktail that inspired it. It's even more delicious when steeped in...

Decorate your holiday with this edible Christmas wreath in vibrant shades of green and red, perfect for serving as an appetizer to guests while they wait for the big dinner. To assemble, you'll need green...

Make a nacho plate lighter, healthier, and lower-calorie by replacing traditional chips with sliced ​​vegetables and small lettuce leaves. Arrange fresh vegetables on a platter and top with...

Vegetable platters (crudites) are the perfect appetizer for any holiday, especially when served with a delicious dipping sauce. If you're planning a New Year's or Christmas party, assemble crudites...

This savory green olive tapenade takes on the delicious sweetness of golden raisins. Spread on toasted baguette slices for a delicious French appetizer for any occasion, whether...

These fluffy, flaky sour milk buns are literally brimming with cheese: melting cheddar is added both to the dough itself and as a layer, along with slices of Black Forest ham. So the whole baked good...

Chili powder, coriander, and cumin infuse chicken and bell peppers with a spicy fajita flavor. This filling is then wrapped in pizza dough, creating a pie perfect for appetizers. Slice it...

These crispy green shamrocks are a delicious and beautiful appetizer for St. Patrick's Day. They look stunning and are surprisingly easy to make. All you need is store-bought puff pastry, sauce...

"In our Korean family, radish panchan salad was served at every table," recalls recipe author Jackie Ji Yoon Park. "Small bowls of this crunchy, salty, and sometimes spicy vegetable appetizer..."

While a large and filling New Orleans muffuletta sandwich makes for a hearty lunch, these potato skins, made with all the traditional muffuletta fillings, can be served as...

Candied, or caramelized, bacon is the perfect addition to any sandwich! This recipe coats slices of smoked bacon in light brown sugar and bakes them in the oven until the fat renders...

Prepare lunchboxes for your children at school filled with healthy, delicious, and, most importantly, colorful snacks that they're sure to eat every last bit. This recipe suggests filling a lunchbox with...

These unique miniature buns are made with wonton dough and filled with all your favorite pizza ingredients: fried Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, and...

Why not give traditional hummus a new twist? Baked sweet potatoes are a perfect choice. Their soft texture blends beautifully with the chickpea puree, creating a delicious...