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Skip the hot oil and make these spiced chicken wings in your air fryer. Cornstarch and baking powder ensure a crisped exterior.

Shrimp cocktail is all about the shrimp: big, fat, perfectly cooked gorgeous shrimp. Here’s how to do it.

Dead simple and highly visual, this is a fun spin on the classic radish-and-butter pairing.

Umami lovers rejoice. This savory vegetarian mushroom galette recipe features mushrooms two ways: in a rich duxelles-style spread and scattered over the top.

Seasoned like traditional tartare and punched up with extra acidity, earthy beets can taste (and look!) deliciously meaty.

Salt cod and potatoes form the base of brandade, a classic French appetizer gratin that’s make-ahead- and party-friendly.

Make this easy recipe for tostones for any get-together. The twice-fried plantains with creamy, spicy cilantro dipping sauce is the ultimate party flex.

The prep work for this recipe for homemade mozzarella sticks can be done in advance; plus the cook time’s short, making them great for game day—or anytime.

Be prepared to watch these fly off the plate. There’s a reason they’re a cocktail party staple. 

In this twist on a Southern classic, saltine crackers take a bath in oil and tangy za’atar to become golden, glossy, extra-crunchy party starters.

Gussied up store-bought potato chips and mayonnaise brings your average chips and dip to the next level—and with very little effort.

Salty, crunchy, sweet, and meaty, this warm mix is a combination of party appetizer heavy hitters.

Transform preserved fish into a stunner of an entertaining appetizer with a handful of fridge and pantry staples.

Make this easy recipe for Marinated mozzarella balls at the last minute or up to two days in advance. It’s the perfect appetizer to pair with an antipasto platter or charcuterie board.

Boursin cheese’s shape practically begs to be turned into a nut-and-seed-coated, party-ready cheese ball.

Get major bang for your buck with these juicy pork-and-zucchini-filled pastries. Cheap, easy, satisfying, they’re not just finger foods—they’re the main event. 

Roasted sweet potatoes become a creamy, luscious dip when whipped with blue cheese and cream. Serve with crispy chips alongside for a crowd-pleasing starter.

These Brie bites are an entertaining power move, featuring melty Brie inside crisp puff pastry, finished with a dollop of tangy citrus-and-mustard sauce.

A juicy, sweet, and spicy accompaniment for fish tacos, grilled chicken, or a big bowl of tortilla chips.

This is the make-ahead salad of our dreams, with ribbons of creamy tofu skin,  crunchy summer vegetables, and a finger-licking-good hot mustard and honey dressing.