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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
1363 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,363
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
14166 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,166
20 minutes
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
687
20 minutes
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Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
484
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' chilling
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Everything-Spice Phyllo Crackers
Ali Slagle
155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
155
30 minutes
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Kettle Corn
Naz Deravian
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
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
137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
137
30 minutes
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Mango Salsa
Naz Deravian
325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
325
15 minutes
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
723
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
290 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
290
15 minutes
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Savory Feta Turnovers
Nargisse Benkabbou
184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
184
40 minutes
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Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
515 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
515
15 minutes
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Carrot and Orange Salad
Nargisse Benkabbou
71 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
71
30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Eleanore Park
597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
597
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,150
45 minutes
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Fried Shallot Caesar Salad
J. Kenji López-Alt
169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
169
20 minutes
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Hobak Jeon (Pan-Fried Zucchini)
Elyse Inamine, Peter Serpico
437 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
437
20 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2744 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,744
15 minutes
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Indian-ish Baked Potatoes
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
1444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,444
1 hour
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
5030 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,030
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings
Melissa Clark
1269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,269
25 minutes, plus resting
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
689
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1529 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,529
25 minutes
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Coconut Shrimp
Margaux Laskey
954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
954
30 minutes
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Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,450
20 minutes
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Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Melissa Clark
1851 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,851
15 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,322
25 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5711 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,711
20 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail
Eric Kim
991 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
991
15 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
35 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
17110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,110
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Tacos Dorados de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Jocelyn Ramirez
530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
530
50 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Eric Kim
988 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
988
50 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
565
10 minutes
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Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2926 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,926
20 minutes
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1094 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,094
10 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
620 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
620
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
894 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
894
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Parmesan Cream Crackers
Mark Bittman
619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
619
20 minutes
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Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
924
10 minutes
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Spicy Crab Dip
Vallery Lomas
553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
553
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
1072 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,072
45 minutes
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
482
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
442
25 minutes
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