20 Easy Appetizer Recipes

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This easy appetizer recipes roundup is packed with delicious options, perfect for any gathering. From quick and easy snacks to classic appetizers that can be prepared ahead of time! Easy and traditional recipes, full of flavor and simple to make!

20 Easy Appetizer Recipes

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Looking for easy appetizer recipes that are ready in no time? This roundup is full of simple and delicious snacks, perfect for parties, holidays, or last-minute gatherings, without any fancy ingredients. From classic to modern appetizers, there’s something for everyone!

Enjoy these delicious appetizer recipes with family and friends while waiting for dinner! Speaking of dinner, if you’re looking for something tasty and cozy for a special occasion, I have a few dishes that might be interest you, like this delicious Easy baked pork tenderloin, Portuguese duck rice, Baked cod with potatoes, or this classic and creamy Portuguese bean stew (Feijoada)!

 

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20 EASY APPETIZER RECIPES

1. Portuguese Clams (Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato)

Portuguese clams (Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato) in a large skillet

These delicious Portuguese clams recipe is super easy to make! You just need 7 simple ingredients to make these fresh, juicy clams!

2. Easy Tuna Fritters

Easy Tuna Fritters on a plate

This easy tuna fritters recipe is perfect for a quick family meal! They are simple to prepare and you just need 6 ingredients and 30 min of your time!

3. Stuffed Bread

Stuffed bread on a table

This quick and easy stuffed bread recipe is the perfect appetizer for any party! It only has 6 ingredients and takes 25 minutes to bake!

4. Quick and Easy Garlic Shrimp

Quick and easy garlic shrimp in a frying pan

This Quick and Easy Garlic Shrimp recipe takes just 10 minutes to make and it’s so flavorful. It’s the perfect appetizer for any time of the year!

5. 3-Ingredient Mini Sausage Rolls

Mini sausage rolls in a dish bowl

These mini sausage rolls are the ultimate quick and easy snack! Made with just three simple ingredients, they’re ready in minutes and bake up perfectly golden and irresistibly crispy. Whether for a party or to pack in a lunchbox, these delicious mini sausage rolls deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days and guaranteed to disappear quickly!

6. Pastéis de Bacalhau (Portuguese Cod Fritters)

Pastéis de Bacalhau (Portuguese cod fritters) in a rectangular platter

Golden, crispy, and irresistibly tender inside, these Pastéis de bacalhau (traditional Portuguese cod fritters) bring a taste of tradition to your kitchen! With simple ingredients and an amazing flavor!

7. Crab Sticks Pâté

Crab sticks pâté with toast on a plate

Learn how to make this simple and tasty crab sticks pâté and get the perfect result with our tips. Serve as an appetizer and spread on toast.

8. Shrimp Rissoles

Shrimp rissoles in a small bowl

Learn how to make this simple and crispy shrimp rissoles recipe with a creamy filling of shrimp, onion and parsley!

9. Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna

Stuffed tomatoes with tuna in a plate

With the summer and the heat, fresh, light and healthy meals are always a great option! We suggest this recipe of stuffed tomatoes with tuna, it’s the ideal lunch on a beach or pool day, it’s easy and quick to prepare!

10. Clams with Mustard

Clams with mustard on a frying pan

Do you have visits at home and want to prepare something special to snack before lunch? This recipe of clams with mustard is perfect for the occasion! It’s simple, quite tasty and has excellent presentation!

11. Portuguese Salt Cod Fritters (Pataniscas de Bacalhau)

Portuguese salt cod fritters on a rectangular platter

This delicious Portuguese salt cod fritters recipe is super easy to make! It only has 8 ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to make!

12. Stuffed Eggs

Stuffed eggs on a plate

This stuffed eggs recipe is the perfect appetizer if you going to invite your friends for dinner. It’s a practical recipe, very colorful and with excellent presentation!

13. Tuna Rissoles

Tuna rissoles on a platter

This is one of those recipes for special days! Prepare these delicious tuna rissoles if you are planning to make a dinner for a special occasion.

14. 5-Ingredient Ham and Cheese Puffs

Ham and Cheese Puffs on a plate

These crispy 5-Ingredient ham and cheese puffs are super simple to make! It’s the perfect snack that’s ready to serve in just 30 minutes!

15. Beef croquettes on a plate

Beef croquettes on a plate

Do you like meat recipes? Try these delicious beef croquettes that can be served for a family lunch or for a simple picnic with friends. It can also be served with carrot rice or tomato rice.

16. Tuna Pâté

Tuna pâté with toasts on a plate

This delicious, creamy and simple tuna pâté is a quick recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. It’s perfect to serve at a party with friends!

17. Crispy Fried Zucchini

Crispy Fried Zucchini in a dish bowl

This easy and crispy fried zucchini recipe is simply delicious! It has handful of ingredients and only takes 20 minutes to make!

18. Super Easy meat Puffs

Meat puffs in a rectangular platter

These delicious and super easy meat puffs are perfect for brunch or a quick snack. Puffs stuffed with ground meat mixed with delicious seasonings!

19. Clams with Bacon and Garlic

Clams with bacon and garlic on a frying pan

If you like clams, you have to try this delicious and simple recipe of clams cooked with strips of bacon and garlic!

20. Portuguese Beef Patties

Portuguese beef patties on a platter

These crispy, homemade Portuguese beef patties are packed with delicious flavors! They can be fried or cooked in the air fryer! In this recipe we add ground beef to the filling, but sometimes we like to make it with tuna or shrimp filling, the dough remains the same.