1Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MICAH MORTON 2Caprese Bites
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis is the easiest appetizer that always wins, particularly when you make your own balsamic glaze.
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3Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Photographer: Lucy Schaeffer. Food Styling: Brooke Caison.Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of those dishes that wow guests but secretly are so easy to make (only 5 ingredients!). For best results, use big sea scallops and thin-cut, conventional bacon, but feel free to swap out the herbs for whatever you like.
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4Cowboy Caviar
PARKER FEIERBACHSome call it Cowboy Caviar; others call it Texas Caviar. Different names, same idea, and lots of variations—we love ours for how delicious and health-supportive it is. Black-eyed peas contain vitamin K, black beans aid in lowering blood pressure, and avocados contain omega-3 fatty acids. 😍
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5Whipped Ricotta With Olives & Roasted Red Peppers
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON 6Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEMaking sushi at home can be intimidating. With these baked salmon sushi cups, you can skip all that but still get all the flavors of your favorite roll. Baked in mini muffin tins, these also come together fast, making them perfect to serve as a bite-sized app at your next party.
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7Best Guacamole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIWe can all agree: it's not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. We're obviously huge fans of a mix-in moment, but for this recipe, we prefer to keep it simple to really let the star of the show—avocados—shine.
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8Brown Butter Radish Crostini
JOEL GOLDBERGCrunchy, peppery red radishes are underrated, so we decided to give them the spotlight in this fresh crostini. Queue sweet, caramelized brown butter, whipped into an unctuous cloud: the perfect foil for paper-thin radish rounds. While it may sound fancy, it all comes together in under 30 minutes for an app to impress.
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9Herby Baked Falafel Bites with Spicy Mint Tahini Dip
EMILY HLAVAC GREEN 10Air Fryer Everything Bagel Avocado Fries
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11Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Lemon-Horseradish Aioli
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMWe’re opting for roasting instead of the traditional poaching method to give this old-school appetizer even more flavor. The shrimp are paired with a horseradish-forward sauce to create a perfect winter-season appetizer. Serve the shrimp cocktail warm or chilled to suit your snacking occasion.
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12Harissa Deviled Eggs
Andrew bui The bite-sized party classic gets a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful deviled eggs recipe. Topped with crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro, it may stray pretty far from the original, but it’s just as delicious.
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13Homemade Hummus
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 14Air Fryer Tempura-Inspired Green Beans
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15Bacon Guac Bombs
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 16Steamed Edamame
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONSimple, steamed edamame is an amazing snack that is nutritious and comes together really quickly. The little soybeans are endlessly poppable and are a fun, hands-on hors d'oeuvre (especially with the addition of our homemade chicken-salt).
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17Muhammara
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMLooking for a last-minute app? Add this sweet and tangy roasted red pepper dip to your next dinner party menu. Muhammara comes together in just a few minutes using jarred roasted red peppers and a food processor.
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18Mushroom “Calamari” with Spicy Marinara
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19Homemade Falafel
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBoasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a center that’s soft, tender, and packed with chickpeas and fresh herbs, our favorite homemade falafel recipe hits all those classic Middle Eastern flavors and familiar street food vibes.
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20Air Fryer Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms
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