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Easy Appetizers

From a plate of nachos to a charcuterie platter, these appetizer recipes are all as easy as they are delicious.

Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,333
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
13366 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,366
20 minutes
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Easy
Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
664
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
471
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' chilling
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Everything-Spice Phyllo Crackers
Ali Slagle
152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
152
30 minutes
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Easy
Kettle Corn
Naz Deravian
124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
124
10 minutes
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Easy
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
8 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8
1 hour
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Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
30 minutes
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Mango Salsa
Naz Deravian
267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
267
15 minutes
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Easy
Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
324 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
324
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Easy
Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
244
15 minutes
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Easy
Savory Feta Turnovers
Nargisse Benkabbou
174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
174
40 minutes
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Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
476 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
476
15 minutes
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Easy
Carrot and Orange Salad
Nargisse Benkabbou
62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
62
30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Easy
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Eleanore Park
571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
571
20 minutes
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Easy
Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
6712 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,712
45 minutes
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Fried Shallot Caesar Salad
J. Kenji López-Alt
168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
168
20 minutes
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Hobak Jeon (Pan-Fried Zucchini)
Elyse Inamine, Peter Serpico
423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
423
20 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,479
15 minutes
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Indian-ish Baked Potatoes
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
1439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,439
1 hour
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Easy
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
4951 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,951
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings
Melissa Clark
1241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,241
25 minutes, plus resting
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,511
25 minutes
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Coconut Shrimp
Margaux Laskey
933 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
933
30 minutes
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Easy
Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1407 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,407
20 minutes
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Easy
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Melissa Clark
1748 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,748
15 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,029
25 minutes
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Easy
Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,540
20 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail
Eric Kim
981 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
981
15 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
336 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
336
35 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
16465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,465
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Easy
Tacos Dorados de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Jocelyn Ramirez
521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
521
50 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Eric Kim
961 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
961
50 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
560
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,873
20 minutes
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1059 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,059
10 minutes
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Easy
Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
608 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
608
15 minutes
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5 Ninth's Cubano
Melissa Clark, Zak Pelaccio
135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
135
30 minutes, plus 2 days for pickling (optional)
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Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers
Melissa Clark
214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
214
20 minutes, plus grill heating
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Party Board
Sam Sifton
880 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
880
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Parmesan Cream Crackers
Mark Bittman
614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
614
20 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
919
10 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Crab Dip
Vallery Lomas
548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
548
45 minutes
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Chaat Party
Priya Krishna, Maneet Chauhan
413 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
413
10 minutes, for assembly
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Smoky Red Devil Eggs
Melissa Clark
1038 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,038
45 minutes
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
478
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
440
25 minutes
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