Easy Snacks And Appetizer Recipes

Here’s a secret: the best appetizers and snacks are also the simplest. Guacamole, hummus, deviled eggs…these easy appetizers will be a slam-dunk at your party!

Pile of Corn Dog Muffins Stacked on a Plate, and in the Background, a Red and White Checkered Kitchen Towel and Small Bowls of Toppings (Relish and Ketchup)

Corn Dog Muffins

Hand Dipping a Plantain Chip in a Bowl of Guacamole, and in the Background, a Large Bowl Filled With Plantain Chips

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Sliced French Bread Pizza Topped With Fresh Basil (Unsliced) and a Small Bowl of Crushed Peppers on a Wooden Platter and on the Counter Next to It, an Olive Oil Dispenser, a Jar With More Crushed Red Peppers, and a Bushel of Fresh Basil

Ultimate French Bread Pizza

Table Knife With a Bit of Pea Pesto Rested on Top of a Bowl of Pea Pesto Surrounded by Slices of Toasted Bread on the Counter (Some Pieces of Bread Is Smeared With Pea Pesto) and a Blue and White Stripped Kitchen Towel

microwave caramel corn in a brown bowl

Microwave Caramel Corn

Plate of Jerk Turkey Meatballs with Two Habanero Peppers

Jerk Turkey Meatballs

Bowl of Buffalo Hummus on a Plate with Celery Sticks, Carrots Sticks, and Pita Chips, Next to a Small Bowl with Buffalo Sauce

Bowl of Shrimp Butter with a Cheese Knife, Sitting on a Platter of Crackers at a Table Setting with a Glass of Wine, Stack of Plates, and a Kitchen Linen

Close Up of Roasted Brussels Sprout Stalks

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stalk with 3 Dips

Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Stalk on a Platter with Lemon Wedges

Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Stalk

Bowl of Easy Spinach Dip Surrounded by Veggie Strips and Pita Triangles

Easy Spinach Dip

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas on a Tray

Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas

Marinated Mushrooms in a Bowl with Herbs

Marinated Mushrooms

Pajeon, Kimchi, and Rice on a Plate Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

Pimento Cheese in a Bowl Next to Some Crackers

Pimento Cheese Is the Spread That Doubles as a Dip

Bowl of Esquites Topped with Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, and Ancho Chile Pepper Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings

Esquites (Warm Mexican Corn Salad)

Quick Pickled Radishes in a Jar Next to a Bowl of Radishes

Quick Pickled Radishes

Platter of Grilled Okra Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Platter of Grilled Peppers Surrounded by Olives, Capers, Olive Oil, and Toast

Easy Grilled Peppers

Platter of Vegetables and a Bowl of Veggie Dip

Homemade Veggie Dip

Jar of Garlic Confit

Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala

Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala

Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar in a Bowl Surrounded by Chips

Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar

Pan con Tomate on a Wooden Cutting Board and Small Plate Next to a Glass

Two Pieces of Whipped Ricotta Toast Topped with Lemon-Thyme Honey Next to a Bowl of More Honey

Easy Whipped Ricotta Toast

Soy Sauce Eggs on Plate with Two Eggs Cut in Half

Tomato Confit

Crispy Tofu

Easy Crispy Tofu

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites with a Bowl of Lemon Garlic Mayo on a Plate for Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites with Lemon Garlic Mayo

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites with Lemon Garlic Mayo

Kuku Sabzi on platter with yogurt dip.

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

Tteokbokki on white platter.

Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)

Asparagus pakoras on a white platter.

Asparagus Pakoras With Lemony Yogurt Sauce

Pizza bagel on a sheet pan.

Homemade Pizza Bagels

Arepas on a blue plate.

Arepas con Queso

Granola in spoon.

Sweet and Salty Three-Seed Granola

Overhead view of clam dip with old bay seasoning served in a black bowl with crackers and vegetables.

Plated Guyanese pholourie

Guyanese Pholourie

Chocolate and regular nut-free crispy treats.

Sunflower Butter Crispy Treats

Savory pinwheels on a white platter.

Prosciutto and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Three crostini topped with savory mushrooms and caramelized onions on a white plate.

Mushroom Crostini

Smoked salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese crostini on a platter.

Smoked Salmon Crostini

Whipped feta with figs, nuts, and honey in a bowl with bread dipped in the side.

Whipped Feta with Figs, Pistachio, and Honey

Last minute snacks and apps

25 Last Minute Party Snacks and Appetizers

Oysters on the grill to show how to grill oysters.

Grilled Oysters with Spicy Miso Butter

Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.

Easy Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese

Easy Pepperoni Calzones on a plate

Pepperoni Calzones

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil on a Platter

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Overhead view of a platter of Classic Deviled Eggs.

How to make scallion pancakes

Scallion Pancakes

Easy banana bread cut into thick slices.

Authentic guacamole in a bowl with chips

How to Make the Best Guacamole

Red striped paper cartons overflowing with popcorn recipes

Perfect Popcorn

Slices of easy zucchini bread on a platter

Easy Zucchini Bread

Best homemade hummus in a white bowl

Easy Homemade Hummus

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Garlic roasted in foil.

Three jars of pickled eggs; the middle jar includes pickle juice for bright pink eggs

Close up of buffalo wings recipe with blue cheese dressing and celery.

Gougeres Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Bacon Candy Recipe

How to Make Candied Bacon

cold Shrimp Dip

Easy Shrimp Dip

Dips vegetables fruit and olives for mediterranean mezze platter

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

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