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Caesar Fire Crackers
This recipe takes the fire cracker formula and Caesar-izes it, bringing in the umami punch of Parmesan and the oil from a jar of anchovies.
By Stephanie Ganz
Fresh Spring Rolls
Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
By Melissa Roberts
Lemon-Pepper Artichoke Wings
These air fryer vegetarian wings get dredged in a beer batter, then coated in buttery panko spiked with lemon zest and black pepper.
By Casey Elsass
Mini Onion Blossoms
Shrinking down your favorite crispy deep-fried onion so it’s easier to make at home.
By Casey Elsass
Buffalo Wings
A fiery legend steeped in American ingenuity, Buffalo wings are always a good idea.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Buffalo Chickpea Dip
Chickpeas provide pops of textural contrast while swimming in an ultra-creamy, just-spicy-enough sauce that comes together quickly in a blender or food processor.
By Zoe Denenberg
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59 Super Bowl Appetizers for the Biggest Game of the Year
Crispy potato skins, juicy pork sliders, and spicy buffalo cauliflower—now that’s a touchdown.
By Zoe Denenberg and The Editors of Epicurious
Bourbon-Glazed Fried Salmon Nuggets
Fried salmon is one of those things you don’t see too often, but these bourbon-glazed salmon nuggets are terrific, especially with a side of spicy ranch.
By Lorenzo Espada
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
A batter made with cornstarch gives this air fryer buffalo cauliflower a shatteringly crisp exterior.
By Jesse Szewczyk
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61 New Year’s Eve Appetizers for Every Kind of Party
Set the tone for a delicious year with our best NYE snacks.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
This 5-Minute Appetizer Is My Holiday Party Calling Card
Every dinner party needs a snack to start—but you don’t have to dirty every dish and countertop appliance in your kitchen to get there.
By Maggie Hoffman
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37 Hors d’Oeuvres for Classy Get-Togethers
These one-bite appetizers will be the hit of any party.
By Stephanie Loo and The Editors of Epicurious
Trinity Korokke
Inspired by Japanese street food, these korokke include bell pepper and onion to add texture to the potatoes, and mozzarella to create a gooey cheese pull.
By Rahanna Bisseret Martinez
Air-Fryer Bagel Chips
With an air fryer, these bagel chips turn out perfectly crunchy and stay whole, not broken to bits in the bag—all the better to hold lots of dip.
By Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Spicy Tahini Date Salad
Dates, tahini, and chile paste come together in a salad dressing that’s an exquisite combination of sweetness, nuttiness, and heat.
By Nasim Alikhani and Theresa Gambacorta
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53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Summer Squash Rolls With Herbed Ricotta and Toasted Hazelnuts
Thin slices of summer squash are rolled up with cool, creamy ricotta and herbs for an Italian-inspired bite that guests can pop into their mouths.
By Erin French
Crispy Cauliflower With Honey and Hot Pepper Flakes
Crunchy cauliflower drizzled with a bit of honey and finished with hot pepper flakes is a welcome surprise of flavor—not unlike crispy hot honey chicken.
By Erin French
Nutty and Salty Gunpowder Spice
Gunpowder spice, also known as idli podi or milagai podi, is not a spice blend but instead a dry chutney found in South India that’s eaten with dosa and idli.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Kashk Bademjoon (Garlicky Eggplant Dip)
This mashed eggplant spread is topped with saffron, blackened mint, caramelized onions, and savory kashk—a thick, salty Iranian yogurt whey.
By Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh