Appetizers

I like to think of appetizers as the opening act to a great meal. Here you’ll find easy ways to set the stage with delicious, healthy snacks and starters for every occasion! From deviled eggs to stuffed mushrooms, how to make an epic charcuterie board, and more fun finger foods, I have loads of recipes for everyone. These ideas even accommodate special diets like gluten-free, keto, and more! Just remember to save room for the main course.

 

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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil, one of my favorite ways to use up all my summer tomatoes is with this simple appetizer or side dish.
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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

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25 mins
Grilled Vegetables with Yogurt Mint Sauce is so colorful and delicious. An easy summer side dish made with asparagus, zucchini, squash, red onion and bell peppers.
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Grilled Vegetable Platter with Yogurt Mint Sauce

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25 mins
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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

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20 mins
I love making these Everything Parmesan Crisps as a low-carb snack, to add to Caesar salad in place of croutons, or a great addition to any charcuterie board as an appetizer.
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Everything Parmesan Crisps

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These easy Air Fryer Avocado Egg Rolls are inspired by the Cheesecake Factory egg rolls, only healthier because they are not fried.
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Crispy Avocado Egg Rolls (Air Fryer or Oven)

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These Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls, filled with shredded boneless chicken breast, carrots, scallions, hot sauce and blue cheese make the perfect appetizer! Bake them in the oven or air fryer!
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Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

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Bacon wrapped chicken bites are the easiest appetizer, made with just TWO ingredients. Using the air fryer, the bacon comes out crisp on the outside, and the chicken juicy and tender inside.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

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Antipasto Salad Platter

How To Make An Antipasto Salad Platter

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    These Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas, or hand pies are a delicious way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
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    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Empanadas

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    This light 5-ingredient zucchini carpaccio salad is this perfect summer side dish. You can serve this as an appetizer, side dish or even as a light lunch for 2.
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    Zucchini Carpaccio

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    Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.
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    Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri

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    26 mins
    These low-carb pork dumplings, made with zucchini in place of dough are so dang good, you won't miss the carbs! They are also keto, paleo, gluten-free and whole30 friendly!
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    Zucchini Pork Dumplings

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    Crispy baked avocado fries coated with panko breadcrumbs with a lime dipping sauce. So fast and easy to make in the oven or air fryer!
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    Avocado Fries with Lime Dipping Sauce (Air Fryer or Oven)

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    These elegant smoked salmon pinwheels are perfect if you want to enjoy lox without the bagels for a low-carb, keto appetizer.
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    Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

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    These Tuna Stuffed Deviled Eggs are perfect to pack for lunch or serve as an appetizer!
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    Tuna Deviled Eggs

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    Bangin Good Shrimp- A healthier, slimmed down copycat recipe of Bonefish Grill's very popular Bang Bang shrimp recipe.
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    Bangin Good Shrimp

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    Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains)
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    Air Fryer Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains)

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    No Yeast Garlic Knots
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    Easy Garlic Knots (Air Fryer or Baked)

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    These Italian Cauliflower Rice Balls (Arancini) are made with cauliflower in place of rice! Lower in carbs and baked or made in the air fryer!
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    Cauliflower Rice (Arancini) Balls

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    Get the chips ready for this quick and easy No-Cook Salsa recipe! In less than five minutes, you will have a delicious, healthy appetizer or snack everyone will love. It's bright, fresh and takes under 5 minutes!
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    Easy No-Cook Salsa Recipe

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    5 mins