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Easy Snack and Appetizer Recipes

These snack and appetizer recipes are easy to make and perfect for entertaining, holidays, or casual get-togethers. You'll find simple dips, spreads, and small bites that come together quickly and pair well with drinks, dinners, and shared meals.

Reader favorites include this quick lemon garlic hummus and this roasted tomato and habanero salsa.

Dips

  • A bunch of cilantro next to a bowl filled with salsa.
    Roasted Tomato and Habanero Salsa
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken dip in a pan topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A bowl of hummus topped with chickpeas and paprika.
    Garlic Hummus without Tahini (5-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Olive tapenade in a bowl garnished with lemon wedges and with crackers.
    Green Olive Tapenade
    Cook Time10 Minutes

Wings

  • Dry rub wings on a platter with blue cheese dressing.
    The Crispiest Air Fryer Dry Rub Wings (No Frying Required)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken drumsticks topped with parsley.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A platter of wings.
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A tray of bbq chicken wings.
    Sticky BBQ Air Fryer Wings (Extra Crispy, No Oil)
    Cook Time35 Minutes

More Snacks & Appetizers

  • A white bowl filled with shrimp topped with lemon slices nest to a green napkin.
    Air Fryer Argentine Red Shrimp
    Cook Time13 Minutes
  • Habanero mango sals in a bowl.
    Simple Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Hummus on a plate topped with dill, pickles and chickpeas.
    Easy Dill Pickle Hummus (Ready in 10 Minutes)
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Sliders on a cutting board.
    Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
    Cook Time8 Hours 8 Minutes
  • Shredded chicken nachos topped with tomatoes.
    BBQ Chicken Nachos (25-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Two sliders with cheese in a baking dish.
    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Beef meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate.
    Sweet & Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs (Perfect for Parties or Dinner)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Bruschetta crostinis on a platter.
    Bruschetta Caprese (Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer, 10 Minutes)
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Crab spinach artichoke dip on a cutting board.
    Crab and Spinach Dip (No Mayo)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Quesadillas topped with salsa and guacamole.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crispy baked chicken wings.
    Crispy Baked Chicken Wings without Baking Powder
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Golden chicken sausage rolls stacked on a floral platter next to a small bowl of mustard.
    Chicken Sausage Rolls
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Baked brie topped with cranberry sauce in a green dish.
    Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Potato wedges with ketchup.
    Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries (Seasoned, Ready in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Tuna patties topped with aioli and chives with a bowl of aioli on the side.
    Easy Tuna Cakes Recipe (Tuna Patties)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Garlic butter mussels in a bowl.
    Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce (Quick Summer Seafood Appetizer)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Smoked salmon canapés on wax paper.
    Smoked Salmon Canapés
    Cook Time17 Minutes
  • Skillet filled with creamy chicken enchilada dip topped with melted cheese, garnished with chopped scallions, and surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Baked Chicken Enchilada Dip (No Cream Cheese)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken meatballs on a plate topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken wings with ranch dressing and celery sticks.
    Honey Buffalo Wings
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Cut chicken sausages in a bowl with toothpicks.
    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage (Crispy in Just 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A hand picking up a slider.
    BBQ Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A white bowl filled with hummus that is topped with crispy chickpeas.
    Cumin Turmeric Spiced Hummus
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • a white bowl filled with avocado black bean dip and garnished with lime wedges
    Spicy Avocado Black Bean Dip
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Bagels with pizza toppings next to a bowl of sauce.
    Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • A platter of pizza rolls with marinara sauce on a wood surface.
    Homemade Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A bowl of bean dip topped with olive oil and lemon slices.
    Quick White Bean Dip
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • A bowl of corn and red pepper salad topped with lime wedges.
    Grilled Corn Salad
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Jalapeño cranberry dip in a baking dish.
    Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
    Cook Time30 Minutes
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Hi, I'm Sarah! I create cozy, reliable dinner recipes for busy weeknights - creamy pastas, chicken dinners, hearty soups, and beef and turkey recipes made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Real food that actually tastes good, without spending all night cooking.

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Summer Dinner Ideas

  • Chicken legs with bbq sauce.
    Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
  • Baked Greek salmon in a baking dish.
    Easy Mediterranean Salmon with Feta and Tomatoes
  • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
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Reader Favorites ⭐️

  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Nonna's Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce
  • Bowls of pastina soup on a cutting board with bread.
    Italian Pastina Soup (The Best Italian Penicillin Recipe)
  • Golden and bubbly lasagna with béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, baked to crispy perfection.
    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
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