Editors’ Collection

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
1358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,358
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
14088 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,088
20 minutes
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
685
20 minutes
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Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
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
133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
133
10 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9
1 hour
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Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
30 minutes
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Mango Salsa
Naz Deravian
315 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
315
15 minutes
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
697 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
697
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
15 minutes
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Savory Feta Turnovers
Nargisse Benkabbou
183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
183
40 minutes
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Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
509 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
509
15 minutes
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Carrot and Orange Salad
Nargisse Benkabbou
70 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
70
30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Eleanore Park
594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
594
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,113
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
432 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
432
20 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2694 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,694
15 minutes
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Indian-ish Baked Potatoes
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
1443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,443
1 hour
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
5018 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,018
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings
Melissa Clark
1266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,266
25 minutes, plus resting
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
687 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
687
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,528
25 minutes
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Coconut Shrimp
Margaux Laskey
949 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
949
30 minutes
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Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,444
20 minutes
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Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Melissa Clark
1835 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,835
15 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,293
25 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5694 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,694
20 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail
Eric Kim
990 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
990
15 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
344 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
344
35 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
16933 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,933
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Tacos Dorados de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Jocelyn Ramirez
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
50 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Eric Kim
986 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
986
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
2921 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,921
20 minutes
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1093 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,093
10 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
619
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
222 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
222
20 minutes, plus grill heating
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Party Board
Sam Sifton
892 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
892
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Parmesan Cream Crackers
Mark Bittman
618 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
618
20 minutes
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Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
923 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
923
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
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
45 minutes
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
481
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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