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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These Baked Eggplant Sticks are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked or air-fried until golden, and served with a quick marinara sauce.
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Eggplant Sticks (Baked or Air Fryer)

25 mins
This simple, Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower is perfectly charred on the outside and tender in the middle. Made with just four ingredients – salted water, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt—and cauliflower.
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Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower

45 mins
These bite-sized, air fryer bacon burgers make a great low-carb appetizer – perfect for the Super Bowl.
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Air Fryer Bacon-Burger Bites

30 mins
I'm OBSESSED with these Italian stuffed mushrooms filled with broccoli rabe and sausage, the perfect festive holiday appetizer!
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Stuffed Mushrooms with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

1 hr 5 mins
Baked Turkey Croquettes
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Baked Turkey Croquettes

35 mins
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese served on a bed of baby arugula with a light vinaigrette. A delicious combination of salt, acid and sweet.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese (Grill or Air Fryer)

15 mins
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe
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Air Fryer Scallops with Bacon

15 mins
Overhead view of Italian Caprese salad on platter
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Caprese Salad

5 mins
Air Fried Shishito Peppers come out charred and blistered with the air fryer, which uses much less oil! A squeeze of lemon over the top and they are delicious!
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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

10 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

25 mins
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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

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

30 mins
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)

30 mins
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

45 mins
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

18 mins
Antipasto Salad Platter

How To Make An Antipasto Salad Platter

10 mins
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

40 mins
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

20 mins
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

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

1 hr