10 Easy Appetizer Recipes in 20 Minutes By Eleanor Chalstrom Eleanor Chalstrom Eleanor is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a junior studying journalism, political science and history. During her time at college, she has worked as an editor and reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she wrote about culture and lifestyle. She is an editorial director at TREND Magazine, an on-campus fashion publication. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 19, 2022 Close Getting a delicious appetizer on the table is effortless with these quick recipes. These simple appetizers, from veggie and meat skewers to creamy dips, are ready in just 20 minutes or less. Recipes like our Caprese Skewers and Lemon Garlic Marinated Shrimp are easy recipes that are sure to please a crowd. 01 of 10 Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip View Recipe Save Inspired by the classic combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese, this spread is perfect for slathering on a bagel or serving as a dip with bagel chips. This salmon dip recipe is a great way to use up leftovers from Miso-Maple Salmon (see Associated Recipes). 02 of 10 Caprese Skewers View Recipe Save Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall We take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party. 03 of 10 Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops View Recipe Save These air-fryer bacon-wrapped scallops are the perfect last-minute appetizer to throw together for a gathering. Medium-size scallops and bacon cut on the thinner side work best here. You can enjoy these bacon-wrapped scallops on their own or jazz them up with a drizzle of maple syrup. 04 of 10 Avocado-Yogurt Dip View Recipe Save Update your guacamole recipe by adding protein-packed yogurt to make a healthy dip recipe. For an extra kick, add minced jalapeño or your favorite hot sauce for some zing! Serve this healthy dip recipe with crunchy vegetables, pita chips or pretzels, or use as a sandwich spread. 05 of 10 Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites View Recipe Save Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D. These 3-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as simple to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter. 06 of 10 Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp View Recipe Save Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer. 07 of 10 Creamy Spinach Dip View Recipe Save Try this light spinach dip made healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. It will save you a whopping 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions. Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich. 08 of 10 Avocado Hummus View Recipe Save This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. 09 of 10 Air-Fryer Jalapeño Poppers View Recipe Save The perfect football-party food, classic jalapeño poppers get a crispy upgrade in an air fryer. Cream cheese tempers the just-right hint of heat from the pepper and Buffalo sauce. To save time, you can stuff the peppers ahead of the party and fry them just before serving. 10 of 10 Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip View Recipe Save Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn This skillet sun-dried tomato dip is creamy, but also gets a hit of sweetness from roasted bell peppers to complement the sun-dried tomatoes. It's cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Appetizer Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit