Appetizer Recipes | SimplyRecipes.com

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon-wrapped shrimp! Ridiculously good, grilled or roasted in the oven, and seasoned with chili and lime. Two tricks ensure crispy bacon without overcooking the shrimp. Perfect for your next backyard BBQ!
Zucchini Fritters

Have extra zucchini? Make zucchini fritters! With freshly grated zucchini, egg, flour, and herbs, they are easy. Serve with a garlicky lemony sour cream dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella sticks in the air fryer! We figured out the secret! They are delicious, not hard at all to make, and so much better than their freezer section counterparts.
Caprese Pasta Salad

Make the most of your next backyard barbecue with this simple, easy-to-make, and utterly delicious Caprese Pasta Salad. Fresh tomatoes and basil mixed with al dente pasta and creamy mozzarella—summer never tasted so good!
Deviled Eggs

It's not a party without deviled eggs! Deviled eggs are a classic for all kinds of gatherings, whether it's an Easter brunch or a summer picnic or just because.
Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
Copycat Chipotle Guacamole

If you love the lime- and cilantro-spiked guacamole from Chipotle Mexican Grill, then this recipe is for you. It will make all of your tortilla chip dipping dreams come true.
Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce

Fresh mussels steamed in tomato sauce and served over pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Luckily, fresh mussels are readily available these days AND they are easy to prepare.
Smoked Salmon Dip

Take your party appetizer game up a notch! This pretty pink smoked salmon dip is ready in minutes, makes any occasion feel extra special, and tastes just as good with crackers as it does with crudités.
Mango Avocado Salsa

This quick, easy, healthy, and vibrant mango salsa will dress up any backyard barbecue. Move over toast—avocado has a new best friend!
Grilled Skirt Steak Skewers

Marinated skirt steak, threaded onto skewers and grilled, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious, with wonderful caramelized bits!
Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Guacamole Deviled Eggs! Hard boiled eggs and avocado are made for each other in these creamy, tasty deviled eggs. No mayo needed.
Guacamole with Charred Sweet Corn, Bacon and Tomato

Guacamole with Charred Sweet Corn, Bacon and Tomato! Dress up your guacamole with charred sweet corn, sun-ripened tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Summer never tasted so good!
Air Fryer Chinese Egg Rolls

Make crispy, crunchy Chinese egg rolls in the air fryer in the fraction of the time it would take you to call for delivery or pan fry it. Chinese takeout happens at home!
Corn, Crab, and Old Bay Deviled Eggs

Corn, crab, and Old Bay are the taste of summer. Put them together in these easy deviled eggs, and you've got your next favorite recipe for a picnic or barbecue!
Crab Dip

Here's a delicious and EASY crab dip to serve at your next party! Just mix some lump crab meat with sour cream, mayo, shallots, and seasonings, and it's ready for the party table. Delicious crab dip with lump crab meat, sour cream, mayonnaise, shallots, dill, lemon zest, white wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

These Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are a go-to party snack. Marinate them with honey, mustard, and soy sauce, and then roast them in the oven. No deep-frying required!
Garlic Herb Steak Bites

These Garlic Herb Steak Bites can be whatever you want. Appetizer? Serve them with toothpicks. Dinner entrée? Serve them with rice or potatoes! Kids love 'em, too!
Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese! It's a Southern staple: a spreadable dip for celery, sandwiches, crackers. We make ours with pimentos, cheddar and jack cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese. Dig in!
The Best Nachos

These classic Tex-Mex nachos are loaded to the MAX! Avoid soggy nachos by briefly baking them before topping with cheese, seasoned beef, refried beans, guacamole, and salsa. They're a great snack, party appetizer, or even casual weeknight dinner.
6 Best Mix-Ins for the Ultimate Guacamole

Amplify the flavor of your guacamole by adding interesting mix-ins—seafood, fruit, corn, pesto, and bacon are just a few ideas to get your party started!
Bacon and Blue Cheese Guacamole

Blue cheese and bacon are a match made in heaven, and here they’re mixed with avocado for a party-ready guacamole. Serve with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or even on burgers and steaks!
Curry-Scented Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps

Served on a bed of thin rice noodles and wrapped in lettuce, these curried beef patties make for a bright, flavorful meal that's easy to make and fun to eat.
Greek Meatballs

These Greek meatballs are great for a party appetizer! They're made with lamb and a handful of seasonings (orange zest, mint, garlic), and rolled into perfect little bites.
Edamame Avocado Dip

Edamame meets avocado in this lightened-up dip recipe. Serve it as a party snack with pita chips or veggies, and save the leftover to spread on your sandwich the next day!
Green Goddess Deviled Eggs

These Green Goddess deviled eggs are the taste of spring! They're bursting with fresh herbs, avocado, and lemon juice, and perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, or any spring (or summer!) gathering.