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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
1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,280
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
12505 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,505
20 minutes
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Easy
Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
624
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' chilling
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Everything-Spice Phyllo Crackers
Ali Slagle
138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
138
30 minutes
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Easy
Kettle Corn
Naz Deravian
92 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
92
10 minutes
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Easy
Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
1 hour
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Mango Salsa
Naz Deravian
230 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
230
15 minutes
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Easy
Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
254
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Easy
Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
178
15 minutes
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Easy
Savory Feta Turnovers
Nargisse Benkabbou
121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
121
40 minutes
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Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
415
15 minutes
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Easy
Carrot and Orange Salad
Nargisse Benkabbou
57 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
57
30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Easy
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Eleanore Park
519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
519
20 minutes
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Easy
Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
6220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,220
45 minutes
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Fried Shallot Caesar Salad
J. Kenji López-Alt
164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
164
20 minutes
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Hobak Jeon (Pan-Fried Zucchini)
Elyse Inamine, Peter Serpico
415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
415
20 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,373
15 minutes
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Indian-ish Baked Potatoes
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
1414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,414
1 hour
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Easy
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
4656 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,656
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings
Melissa Clark
1137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,137
25 minutes, plus resting
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
655 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
655
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,369
25 minutes
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Coconut Shrimp
Margaux Laskey
902 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
902
30 minutes
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Easy
Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,335
20 minutes
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Easy
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Melissa Clark
1692 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,692
15 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
6111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,111
25 minutes
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Easy
Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,003
20 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail
Eric Kim
934 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
934
15 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
314 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
314
35 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
16223 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,223
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Easy
Tacos Dorados de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Jocelyn Ramirez
511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
511
50 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Eric Kim
882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
882
50 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
535
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2772 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,772
20 minutes
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,027
10 minutes
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Easy
Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
546
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
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
20 minutes, plus grill heating
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Party Board
Sam Sifton
867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
867
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Parmesan Cream Crackers
Mark Bittman
591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
591
20 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
907 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
907
10 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Crab Dip
Vallery Lomas
509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
509
45 minutes
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Chaat Party
Priya Krishna, Maneet Chauhan
403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
403
10 minutes, for assembly
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Smoky Red Devil Eggs
Melissa Clark
994 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
994
45 minutes
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
469
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
434
25 minutes
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Jerk Chicken Meatballs With BBQ-Pineapple Glaze
Millie Peartree
1888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,888
30 minutes
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