Easy and Delicious Party Appetizers: Step-by-Step Recipes for Quick Bites

If you are hosting a group of friends for friendsgiving or hosting for your weekly book club, one of your major concerns would be the food. There has to be something delicious on the menu but it becomes difficult to prepare elaborate recipes for so many people all at once. Any kind of party starts with a good appetizer that would delight the crowd, so here we are! To lessen your worries, and save your time; we have created a recipe guide that is going to absolutely leave your crowd drooling. These are very easy to make, air fryer and oven-friendly recipes that are going to be your party favourites for years to come. From classic salt and pepper chicken to avocado salsa for your crisps, we have got you covered. These recipes won’t consume much of your time and can be made with the ingredients easily available at your home.

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips with Homemade Guacamole

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe (Serves 8)

Ingredients:

• 16 corn tortillas


• 1 tablespoon kosher salt


• 4 tablespoons olive oil (or spray oil)

Preparation:

1. Get the tortillas ready. Apply a little layer of olive oil on them. Top the tortillas with half a tablespoon of salt.


2. After that, flip them over and do it again with salt and oil.


3. The tortillas are stacked on top of each other.


4. Next, cut them into equal triangles, either 6 or 8, depending on how big they are.


5. Arrange the wedges in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. If required, work in batches. However, just a fraction of overlap is acceptable.


6. The tortillas should be cooked for two to three minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176.67 °C) in the air fryer.


7. After that, heat for a further two to three minutes while shaking the basket or turning the tortillas over. The chips should get golden and crispy.


8. After taking the chips out of the air fryer, place them on a wire rack to cool. Then you may serve it at the party with your homemade guacamole (or Avocado Corn Salsa).

Homemade Guacamole (Yields 4 cups)

Ingredients:

• 6 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed


• 2 garlic cloves, minced


• 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed


• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced


• 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)


• ½ cup mayonnaise (optional)


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 2 small onions, finely chopped

Preparation:

1. Mash the avocados using a spoon or back of a ladle.


2. Add in the minced garlic and the salt to the mashed avocados. Mix it well.


3. Add the chopped onions, lime juice, and the cilantro. Stir the guacamole.


4. If you want a more tangy and creamy texture for the guacamole, feel free to add the mayonnaise and the chopped tomatoes.

Salt and Pepper Chicken; Chinese Style (Serves 8)

Ingredients:

• 1,200 g chicken breast pieces (you can also substitute the breast pieces with boneless chicken thighs or chicken wings)


• 2 small onions, finely chopped


• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


• 4.2 ounces (120 g) mixed chillies, chopped


• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped


• 8 spring onions, sliced


• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)


• Pinch of salt


• 1 tablespoon of Chinese five-spice


• ½ cup cornflour


• ½ cup vegetable oil for deep frying (or spraying oil and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil)

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice. Then, set this spice bowl aside.


2. Place the chicken breast in the bowl and give it a good toss to incorporate it with all spices.


3. Make sure the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated by putting them in the cornflour.


4. Place some oil in a pan or skillet. If you want to deep fry the chicken, add more oil and if you want to use light oil; you can spray oil.


5. Put the pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken, turning once or twice to ensure they are cooked through. If necessary, work in batches to ensure the chicken pieces are cooked through.


6. Cut the largest pieces in half; they should be firm to the touch and white.


7. To drain extra oil (especially if you have deep fried it), take it off the heat and lay it on a paper towel.


8. Put two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.


9. When the wok is heated, add chopped onions, chopped chillies, and spring onions. Stir-fry for about a minute. Then, add a pinch of salt and stir-fry some more until the onions and peppers are tender and the onions are transparent.


10. Toss in the fried chicken pieces and stir until they are thoroughly mixed. Remove from the heat and serve right away.


11. Sprinkle it with some chopped spring onions and sesame seeds (optional).

Avocado Corn Salsa (Serves 8)

Ingredients:

• 3-4 ears of fresh corn roasted or 1 (16 oz) package of frozen corn, thawed


• 1 red bell pepper, diced


• 1 small white onion, diced


• ¼ cup (about 2 lemons) lemon juice, freshly squeezed


• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar


• 1 teaspoon dried oregano


• ½ teaspoon salt


• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper


• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil


• 6 oz black olives, sliced


• 4 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped


• 5 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation:

1. Combine the corn, onion, red bell pepper, and olives in a big bowl.


2. Now add in the oregano, lemon juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.


3. Mix this dressing into the corn mixture and then give it a good toss until it is coated.


4. Add the diced avocado and stir thoroughly an hour before serving.


5. Serve this salsa with your homemade air fryer tortilla chips, roasted veggies, crisps, or fresh toast.