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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
1371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,371
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
14465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,465
20 minutes
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
489
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' chilling
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Everything-Spice Phyllo Crackers
Ali Slagle
156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
156
30 minutes
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Kettle Corn
Naz Deravian
144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
144
10 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
1 hour
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Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
30 minutes
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Mango Salsa
Naz Deravian
350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
350
15 minutes
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
772
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
301
15 minutes
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Savory Feta Turnovers
Nargisse Benkabbou
188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
188
40 minutes
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Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
526
15 minutes
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Carrot and Orange Salad
Nargisse Benkabbou
73 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
73
30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Eleanore Park
607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
607
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,237
45 minutes
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Fried Shallot Caesar Salad
J. Kenji López-Alt
170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
170
20 minutes
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Hobak Jeon (Pan-Fried Zucchini)
Elyse Inamine, Peter Serpico
446 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
446
20 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2875 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,875
15 minutes
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Indian-ish Baked Potatoes
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
1449 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,449
1 hour
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
5057 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,057
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings
Melissa Clark
1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,280
25 minutes, plus resting
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
695 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
695
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,535
25 minutes
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Coconut Shrimp
Margaux Laskey
958 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
958
30 minutes
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Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1461 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,461
20 minutes
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Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Melissa Clark
1920 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,920
15 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,395
25 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,771
20 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail
Eric Kim
997 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
997
15 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
351
35 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
17624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,624
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Tacos Dorados de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Jocelyn Ramirez
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
50 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Eric Kim
995 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
995
50 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
568 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
568
10 minutes
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Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2943 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,943
20 minutes
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,107
10 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
622 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
622
15 minutes
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5 Ninth's Cubano
Melissa Clark, Zak Pelaccio
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
30 minutes, plus 2 days for pickling (optional)
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Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers
Melissa Clark
226 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
226
20 minutes, plus grill heating
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Party Board
Sam Sifton
902 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
902
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Parmesan Cream Crackers
Mark Bittman
624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
624
20 minutes
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Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
925 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
925
10 minutes
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Spicy Crab Dip
Vallery Lomas
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
45 minutes
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Chaat Party
Priya Krishna, Maneet Chauhan
416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
416
10 minutes, for assembly
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Smoky Red Devil Eggs
Melissa Clark
1079 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,079
45 minutes
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
484
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
25 minutes
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