Appetizer Recipes

A good appetizer is a perfect start to a special meal or a delicious snack. The appetizer recipes here are easy and delicious. From easy homemade Thai curry puffs to crispy potato latkes, you’re sure to find something here that is just what you are craving.

overhead shot of chicken mochiko.

Mochiko Chicken

Chicken Mochiko is delicious bite-size pieces of tender chicken thighs dredged in mochiko flour (sweet rice flour) and deep fried. It’s one of many Hawaiian dishes brought the Islands by … Read more

High angle shot of a platter of chicken pakora garnished with lime wedges.

Crunchy Chicken Pakora

Chicken Pakora—crunchy fried chicken pieces with ginger, garlic, ground chile, and chaat masala coated in a chickpea flour batter—are an easy appetizer and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Pakora are a … Read more

low angle shot of air fryer falafel in a serving dish.

Air Fryer Falafel

Air Fryer Falafel is quick and easy to make and just as good as the deep fried version. The best falafel is crunchy and golden brown on the outside, tender … Read more

Straight on shot of spring rolls piled on a white plate with the air fryer and a bottle of soy sauce in the background.

Air Fryer Spring Rolls

Air Fryer Spring Rolls are crispy, crunchy, and just as delicious as their deep-fried cousins without the mess of deep frying. These are filled with a savory pork and veggie … Read more

Low angle shot of a bowl of air fryer jalapeno popper bites.

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites are the sassier little sister to Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers. These bite-sized morsels are just as creamy, crunchy, spicy, and flavorful as the original but … Read more

Crispy ramen fried chicken piled on a black plate and garnished with sliced green onions.

Crispy Ramen Fried Chicken

Crispy Ramen Fried Chicken is fried to crispy, crunchy perfection and served with a spicy and tangy dipping sauce. It’s a delicious, filling meal or snack that the entire family … Read more

overhead shot of grilled chicken satay skewers on a black plate with peanut dipping sauce.

Easy Thai Chicken Satay Recipe

Thai Satay Chicken is loaded with authentic flavors like turmeric, lemongrass, chiles, and fish sauce. A rich and spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is perfect for dipping. Why you’ll love this … Read more

low angle shot of a stack of arepas con queso.

Arepas con Queso

Arepas con Queso are a delicious cornmeal-and-cheese concoction that is quickly going to become your new favorite snack. They’re like a combination of the best, moistest, slightly sweet cornbread-slash-homemade-corn-tortilla filled … Read more

collage of 4 photos: upper left 3 har gow in a steamer basket; upper right kung pao chicken in a bowl with white rice; lower left sesame noodles; lower right scallion pancakes

Chinese New Year—35+ Best Recipes

Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is my kind of holiday—parading dragons, fireworks, and food (lots of food!). The dragons and fireworks are meant to scare off evil spirits … Read more