10 Easy Summer Appetizers with 5 Ingredients or Fewer

It’s hot outside, so the kitchen is the very last place you want to be. Summertime entertaining calls for simple appetizers that require low effort and only a few ingredients. Aside from salt, pepper and oil, these quick and easy recipes feature five ingredients (or fewer) that don’t have you spending too much time in the kitchen. Your guests will devour them, and you can pretend they took you all day. We won’t tell.

plates of popcorn shrimp next to bowls of spices and sauces.
Popcorn Shrimp. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Caprese Salad Skewers

Caprese skewers on a silver tray.
Caprese Salad Skewers. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Caprese Salad is simple on its own, but spearing it onto skewers is a great way to serve this traditional summer dish for a party. It’s less messy, so guests can pick them up and eat them with ease. This combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar is easy yet showstopping.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad Skewers

Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo and pierced together with green toothpick flags.
Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates. Photo credit: Feast + West.

A batch of Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates will disappear quickly at any party. With just three ingredients, they’re a simple appetizer you can make for a crowd and full of sweet and salty flavors.
Get the Recipe: Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts

a pink plate with a baked brie slathered in honey and topped with nuts and bacon.
Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Baked Brie is always the perfect mix of sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy. Served with crispy crackers or crusty bread, this version with honey, bacon and walnuts makes a great appetizer for any party or gathering.
Get the Recipe: Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts

Homemade Pita Chips

A plate of bread with herbs and spices on it.
Homemade Pita Chips. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make your own Pita Chips from fresh pita bread by brushing them with olive oil and sprinkling them with salt, pepper and spices. They’re perfect for dips and spreads like hummus or salsa.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Pita Chips

Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

a closeup of blue cheese inside of green olives smothered in olive oil and surrounded by fresh rosemary on a blue plate.
Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are an easy addition to any party menu. Fill green olives with a mixture of creamy, sharp blue chees, then add them to a cheese board or a bowl on your app table. Bonus, they can also be a delicious cocktail garnish for martinis and Bloody Marys.
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

Cheese Straws

A black platter with cheese straws on top of a green napkin.
Cheese Straws. Photo credit: Feast + West.

A big batch of Southern-style Cheese Straws is an easy-peasy, five-ingredient appetizer that will disappear in no time. These spiced cheesy crackers are a luxurious treat that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Get the Recipe: Cheese Straws

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

a basket of glazed chicken wings with a glass bowl of ranch sauce.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Did you know you can cook chicken wings from frozen right in your air fryer? Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a much cooler option (literally) than standing over a hot stove in the summer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and veggie snacks for a delicious party snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Spinach Artichoke Dip

A cheese covered dip sits next to crackers.
Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Feast + West.

With just five ingredients, this easy, hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is super quick to throw together for a last-minute appetizer. This delicious dip recipe is so simple, it will be ready for sharing in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip

Pizza Dip

Cheese melts on top of Sausage Pepperoni Pizza Dip baked in a glass pan.
Pizza Dip. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Pizza Dip is a great way to serve pizza to a party without ordering any delivery. Use bread or chips to scoop up hot layers of cream cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Dip

Bacon, Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

Fig and goat cheese crostini on a white tray.
Bacon, Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This easy and delicious Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini is a stunning and flavorful amuse-bouche that will totally wow your guests this summer. Top crusty bread slices with juicy figs, creamy goat cheese, crispy bacon and sweet honey, and savor summertime in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Bacon, Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

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