Appetizers & Snacks

Chili Cheese Dip

Easy copycat Chili's queso dip recipe with melted cheese and spices.

Chili's queso dip is a restaurant-inspired cheese dip made with Velveeta, no-bean chili, milk, and warm spices. This homemade version is rich and scoopable, with lime juice added at the finish.

Crab Rangoon Recipe

Delicious homemade Crab Rangoon served on a plate with dipping sauce.

Crab rangoon pairs crisp wonton wrappers with a sweet cream cheese filling, finely diced imitation crab, and scallions. This version uses powdered sugar for a distinctly sweet filling and makes about 48 small wontons.

Honey Garlic Glazed Meatballs

Honey garlic meatballs glazed for a flavorful and easy dinner option

Honey garlic glazed meatballs combine small baked beef meatballs with a sweet, savory sauce made from honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic. Two pounds of beef make a generous batch for four main-dish servings or a larger appetizer spread.

Easy Air Fryer Fried Pickles Recipe

Crispy air fryer fried pickles served with a dipping sauce

Air fryer fried pickles turn sliced dill pickles into a tangy appetizer with a seasoned breadcrumb crust. Flour, beaten egg, and crumbs create the coating, while a light spray of oil helps it brown in the basket.

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Delicious spicy tuna crispy rice served as a sushi-inspired appetizer

Spicy tuna crispy rice pairs golden fried rice rectangles with a cold, prepared spicy ahi tuna topping, avocado, and jalapeño. The contrast comes from a crisp outer crust and a soft, compact rice center.

Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy air fryer onion rings served on a plate

Air fryer onion rings have sweet onion centers and a seasoned breadcrumb crust, made with flour, an egg-and-milk dip, and a light coating of oil. Serve them hot as a snack or a side for burgers and sandwiches..