# Appetizers and snacks

Dips, bites and party food that disappear fast. Most can be made ahead, and each one explains the trick that keeps it at its best.

- [Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/baked-sweet-potato-fries): 50 min, 200 kcal. Crispy baked sweet potato fries with golden edges and a tender center. A cornstarch coating and hot oven keep them from going soggy. Ready in 50 minutes.
- [Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/buffalo-cauliflower-bites): 45 min, 190 kcal. Crispy baked buffalo cauliflower bites with a spicy, buttery coating and cool ranch for dipping. Ready in 50 minutes and perfect for game day or parties.
- [Caprese Salad](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/caprese-salad): 10 min, 280 kcal. Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking. Best made with summer tomatoes.
- [Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/chicken-satay-peanut-sauce): 35 min, 520 kcal. Chicken satay with a coconut curry marinade and creamy peanut sauce. Broil or grill in 15 minutes, with simple steps for tender, charred skewers.
- [Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookies): 32 min, 205 kcal. Chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers, made with weighed ingredients in 32 minutes of hands-on time. Makes 24 cookies.
- [Easy Crab Cakes](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/crab-cakes): 30 min, 330 kcal. Easy crab cakes packed with lump crab and very little filler, chilled so they hold together, then pan fried until golden. Ready in about 1 hour.
- [Crispy Baked Chicken Wings](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/crispy-baked-chicken-wings): 1 h 5 min, 430 kcal. Crispy baked chicken wings that shatter like fried, made with baking powder and a low-then-high oven. Ready in 65 minutes with a simple buffalo toss.
- [Crispy Oven Fries](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/crispy-oven-fries): 1 h, 210 kcal. Crispy oven fries with golden edges and a fluffy middle, no deep fryer needed. Soak, dry and bake hot for fries that really crunch. Ready in about an hour.
- [Classic Deviled Eggs](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/deviled-eggs): 30 min, 100 kcal. Classic deviled eggs with a creamy, tangy yolk filling and perfectly cooked whites. Easy-peel method, ready in 30 minutes. A must for parties and holidays.
- [Crispy Homemade Falafel](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/falafel): 35 min, 380 kcal. Crispy homemade falafel made from soaked dried chickpeas and fresh herbs, with a fluffy green middle. Vegan, fried in minutes, and easy to bake or air fry.
- [Easy Guacamole](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/guacamole): 15 min, 150 kcal. Easy guacamole with ripe avocado, lime, cilantro and jalapeño. Ready in 15 minutes and stays green longer with a trick. Great with chips and tacos.
- [Crunchy Homemade Granola](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/homemade-granola): 40 min, 240 kcal. Crunchy homemade granola with big golden clusters, maple and cinnamon. Ready in 40 minutes with simple pantry ingredients and a no-stir cooling trick.
- [Creamy Homemade Hummus](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/hummus): 15 min, 170 kcal. Creamy homemade hummus that is silky smooth with tahini and lemon. A simple whipping trick makes it fluffy. Ready in 25 minutes from pantry staples.
- [Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/oatmeal-raisin-cookies): 32 min, 195 kcal. Soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with warm cinnamon, brown sugar and plump raisins, ready in 32 minutes of hands-on time. Makes 24 cookies.
- [Classic Peanut Butter Cookies](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/peanut-butter-cookies): 27 min, 170 kcal. Classic peanut butter cookies with the crisscross fork pattern, a soft center and crisp edges, made in 27 minutes of hands-on time. Makes 24 cookies.
- [Fresh Pico de Gallo](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/pico-de-gallo): 15 min, 25 kcal. Fresh pico de gallo with ripe tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño and lime. Ready in 15 minutes and never watery with this simple draining trick.
- [Smooth Queso Dip](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/queso-dip): 25 min, 240 kcal. Smooth queso dip made with real cheese, jalapeño and tomatoes, creamy and never grainy. Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect with chips for game day and parties.
- [Berry Smoothie Bowl](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/smoothie-bowl): 10 min, 330 kcal. Thick, creamy berry smoothie bowl with a soft-serve texture and crunchy toppings. Ready in 10 minutes with frozen fruit and just a splash of milk.
- [Soft Snickerdoodles](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/snickerdoodles): 31 min, 160 kcal. Soft, chewy snickerdoodles rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a tangy bite from cream of tartar, ready in 31 minutes of hands-on time. Makes 24 cookies.
- [Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla Espanola)](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/spanish-tortilla): 55 min, 310 kcal. Classic Spanish tortilla with tender potatoes, sweet onions and a creamy, just-set center. Ready in about an hour with a simple flip method.
- [Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/spinach-artichoke-dip): 40 min, 230 kcal. Hot spinach artichoke dip that is creamy, cheesy and bubbly, with tender artichokes and spinach. Ready in 40 minutes. A crowd favorite for any party.
- [Classic Tomato Bruschetta](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/tomato-bruschetta): 25 min, 170 kcal. Classic tomato bruschetta with garlic-rubbed crisp toast and a fresh tomato basil topping. Ready in 25 minutes. A simple, vegan appetizer for any party.
- [Moist Zucchini Bread](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/zucchini-bread): 1 h 15 min, 300 kcal. Moist zucchini bread with warm cinnamon and tender crumb, mixed in one bowl and baked in a 9x5 loaf pan in 75 minutes. Makes 10 thick slices.
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