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
1367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,367
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
14295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,295
20 minutes
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
691
20 minutes
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Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
485 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
485
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
141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
141
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
338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
338
15 minutes
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
749 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
749
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Chile Cheese Toast
Zainab Shah
301 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
301
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
523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
523
15 minutes
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Carrot and Orange Salad
Nargisse Benkabbou
72 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
72
30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Eleanore Park
602 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
602
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,203
45 minutes
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Fried Shallot Caesar Salad
J. Kenji López-Alt
170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
170
20 minutes
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Hobak Jeon (Pan-Fried Zucchini)
Elyse Inamine, Peter Serpico
441 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
441
20 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,824
15 minutes
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Indian-ish Baked Potatoes
Priya Krishna, Ritu Krishna
1447 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,447
1 hour
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
5042 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,042
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings
Melissa Clark
1276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,276
25 minutes, plus resting
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
691
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,530
25 minutes
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Coconut Shrimp
Margaux Laskey
957 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
957
30 minutes
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Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,452
20 minutes
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Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Melissa Clark
1900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,900
15 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,352
25 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,743
20 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail
Eric Kim
996 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
996
15 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
348
35 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
17441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,441
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Tacos Dorados de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Jocelyn Ramirez
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
50 minutes
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Eric Kim
993 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
993
50 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
567 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
567
10 minutes
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Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2933 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,933
20 minutes
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,104
10 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
622 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
622
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
895 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
895
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Parmesan Cream Crackers
Mark Bittman
621 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
621
20 minutes
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Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
925 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
925
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
1076 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,076
45 minutes
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
25 minutes
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