Want to make a delicious easy appetizer but don't know where to begin? Explore our favorite easy appetizers that are perfect for entertaining! These dishes include cheesy tomato tartlets, prosciutto-wrapped figs, juicy chicken wings, and more.
These are our go to simple appetizers for hosting friends and family. They also pair seamlessly with a variety of main courses that also require minimal prep and effort. Some of our favorite easy meals include our BBQ Chicken Thighs, Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers, and Creamy Pesto Pasta.
Below we've rounded up 26 of our favorite appetizers so you know exactly what to make for your next get together, family dinner, or date night.
1. Tomato Tartlets With Puff Pastry
Tomato Tartlets With Puff Pastry
Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry are one of our most popular recipes with friends and family. They are a flaky, cheesy appetizer, brunch treat, or snack made in just 30 minutes. Each bite is a medley of flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta, Italian herbs, and juicy tomatoes.
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2. Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and zesty. The skin is sticky and crispy and the meat is tender and succulent. Just double or triple the recipe depending on how big your party is.
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3. Spicy Tuna With Crispy Rice
Spicy Tuna With Crispy Rice
Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice features a delicate fried rice cake topped with ahi tuna tossed in spicy Kewpie mayo, tobiko, black sesame seeds, and thinly sliced jalapeños. This fresh sushi dish is the perfect appetizer to spice up a date night at home or get-together with friends!
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4. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Corn and Zucchini Fritters
These Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors with a crunchy yet tender texture. Top the fritters with Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and roasted corn for extra flavor!
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5. Prosciutto Wrapped Figs With Goat Cheese
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese is a sweet and savory fall appetizer bursting with flavor. Each fig is stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto, and topped with rosemary, honey, and flaky finishing salt.
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6. Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders
Turkey Pesto Sliders
Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders is an easy, shareable one-pan recipe that is filled with fresh turkey, pesto, Swiss cheese, and honey on sweet Hawaiian rolls. All you need is a cast iron skillet or baking sheet and a few ingredients to make these easy turkey sliders.
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7. Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes are a classic and hearty side. They feature fluffy potatoes, bacon, creme fraiche, cheddar, and chives. It's a simple recipe, but all the decadent toppings come together to create a robustly flavored dish.
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8. Burrata Caprese With Balsamic Glaze
Burrata Caprese
Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze is a show-stopping Italian appetizer to share. It features creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Serve it on its own or with a sliced toasted baguette and enjoy!
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9. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. It will add a delicious umami crunch to your dinner.
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10. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delicious flavor medley. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette. Make it in 20 minutes then enjoy it as a hearty appetizer to share.
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11. Truffle Mushroom & Leek Risotto
Miso Salmon Crudo (Carpaccio)
Miso Salmon Crudo (Carpaccio) is a robustly flavored appetizer that features fresh salmon dressed in miso-shoyu sauce. Top the buttery salmon with sesame seeds, micro greens, scallions, and ikura for extra texture and flavor, and make with just 10 minutes of prep.
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12. Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza
Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza
Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza is a sweet and salty homemade white pizza packed with flavor! It takes 25 minutes to make and features a golden crust topped with mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, and a drizzle of hot honey. It is perfect for a date night dinner or sharing with family and friends.
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13. Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) is a classic and refreshing Japanese dish. It features thinly sliced cucumbers and wakame seaweed in a tangy vinegar dressing topped with sesame seeds. Enjoy this simple 10-minute salad as an appetizer or side!
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14. Hamachi Crudo (Yellowtail Carpaccio)
Hamachi Crudo (Yellowtail Carpaccio)
Hamachi Crudo is a flavor-packed yellowtail sashimi appetizer dressed with a citrusy yuzu ponzu sauce and topped with fresh jalapeño and ikura, or salmon roe. The result is a bright and robustly flavored dish that comes together in minutes and is guaranteed to impress.
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15. Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Cheese Crisps is an Italian staple featuring smooth, velvety polenta topped with herbed frico. This authentic dish makes a richly flavored appetizer or side to share with friends and family.
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16. Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad features imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, crispy panko, and spicy Kewpie mayo. Enjoy this 10-minute, flavor-packed appetizer with your favorite Japanese meal.
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17. Crispy Pancetta and Potato Crostata
Crispy Pancetta and Potato Crostata
This Crispy Pancetta and Potato Crostata is a savory tart full of flavor. It features a buttery and flaky crust, Grana Padano cheese, and sliced yukon potatoes topped with little pancetta flavor crystals. Enjoy this simple rustic dish for brunch or as an appetizer to share!
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18. Spicy Ahi Poke
Spicy Ahi Poke (Spicy Tuna Bowl)
Spicy Ahi Poke is a light and refreshing recipe made with chunks of fresh sashimi grade tuna and spicy mayo sauce. Garnish with furikake and scallions then serve on its own or on a bed of cooled Japanese rice.
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19. Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad is refreshing and loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including sun-dried tomatoes, herbed feta cheese, and olives. It takes no time to make and is a perfect light side or appetizer.
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20. Parmesan Truffle Fries With Truffle Aioli
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries with Truffle Aioli combine 3 of the best foods: cheese, truffles, and French fries! The sharp parmesan, rich truffle oil, crispy potatoes, and creamy aioli are a mouthwatering combination and the perfect decadent appetizer.
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21. Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts
Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts
Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts feature flaky puff pastry, creamy herbed goat cheese filling, and scrumptious seasonal vegetables. These easy tartlets take just 30 minutes to make with minimal prep. Bake individual tartlets or one large tart to be sliced and shared at your next get together.
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22. Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
Mango Habanero Chicken Wings are sweet, spicy, and tangy! The skin is crispy and covered with a homemade mango habanero sauce and the tender meat falls right off the bone. Follow our baking or broiling instructions to make these delectable wings in just a few easy steps!
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23. Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail Collar)
Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail Collar)
Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail Collar) are broiled to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender, fall apart meat. Add a squeeze of lemon then dip each bite in soy sauce or yuzu ponzu. The best part is this Japanese restaurant-quality dish only takes 15 minutes to make!
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24. Harvest Salad With Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad With Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is healthy, hearty salad that can be enjoyed all year long. It's adorned with fall flavors, including dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and sharp goat cheese. It also only takes 25 minutes to prep!
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25. Cheese Quesadilla With Pan Roasted Vegetables
Cheese Quesadilla With Pan Roasted Vegetables
Cheese Quesadilla with Pan Roasted Vegetables is a vibrant side or appetizer that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Serve with a chipotle lime mayo, guacamole, and salsa for extra flavor!
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26. Furikake Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Furikake Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Furikake Teriyaki Chicken Wings are sweet, savory, and so easy to make! These umami-packed wings are tossed in a homemade teriyaki sauce and topped with furikake. Just double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you are hosting!
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26 Easy Appetizer Ideas
Want to make a delicious appetizer but don't know where to begin? Explore our favorite easy appetizers that are perfect for parties or date nights. These dishes include tomato tartlets, prosciutto wrapped figs, juicy wings, and more.
Servings: 9
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8.5 oz sheet puff pastry e.g. Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese 8 oz
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 4 oz
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoon fresh basil minced, plus more whole leaves for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ lb mini heirloom tomatoes halved, or cherry, grape, or regular heirloom tomatoes sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- flaky sea salt to finish
Instructions
- Heat oven and prepare puff pastry - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place puff pastry on a cutting board and slice into 9 even pieces. Use a knife to slice rectangles inside of each piece, creating roughly a quarter inch perimeter.1 8.5 oz sheet puff pastry
- Make ricotta mixture and egg wash - In a bowl, combine ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano, salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, and oregano. Whisk an egg in a small bowl and set aside to use as egg wash after assembly.¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoon fresh basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 egg
- Assemble tartlets - Place the puff pastry rectangles on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Spoon and spread roughly 1½ tablespoons of the cheese mixture in the middle rectangle of each puff pastry. Top each piece with sliced tomatoes, brush the tomatoes with olive oil, and brush the edges of each puff pastry rectangle with egg wash.½ lb mini heirloom tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden, turning the baking sheet halfway through. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Top with fresh basil, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground pepper and serve.flaky sea salt to finish
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
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