20 Simple New Year’s Eve Appetizers With 5 Ingredients Max

Nothing kick-starts a New Years Eve party quite like elegant, delicious New Years Eve appetizers.

Get ready tospend less time prepping foodand more time prepping for the ball to drop.

And who knows, they may just become your new go-to party apps for years to come.

smoked salmon and cream cheese pastries

Ali Ebright viaGimme Some Oven

Toast up some crusty bread, spread on some cheese, and top with sliced fig.

Then reduce a little balsamic vinegar to put the final touches on these sweet, tangy piles of goodness.

2.Carrot and Cheddar BitesfromAmuse Your Bouche

Think of these as grownup tots.

fig toasts

Elizabeth Stark viaBrooklyn Supper

To keep them looking neat, slice the prosciutto to the width of the dates.

5.Baked Radish ChipsfromA Zesty Bite

Lowly radishes get their time in the spotlight as veggie chips.

The crunch of pecans adds texture to the already well-rounded flavors in each little bite.

Carrot and cheddar bites on a plate with ketchup

Becca Pusey viaEasy Cheesy Vegetarian

Assemble it up to five days ahead and refrigerate; it only takes about eight minutes to warm up.

you might serve it with apple slices, crackers, or some good, crusty bread.

9.Stuffed Mini PeppersfromHealthy Nibbles

These color bombs are flavorful and beautiful.

pepitas

Katie Oberwager via24 Carrot Life

10.Grilled Lemon-Garlic ShrimpfromCreme De La Crumb

Simple grilled shrimp is always a great idea.

These are bright, citrusy, and garlickywhat more could you want from your New Years Eve appetizers?

These air-fried delights are super simple to make and big on both texture and taste.

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Nicole Perry viaA Modest Feast

12.Easy Baked Jalapeno Cheese CrispsfromCotter Crunch

Looking for delicious yet simple gluten-free appetizers?

And you could easily transport it to the buffet table of your party host.

Pair it with a bowl of tortilla chips for the perfect midnight snack.

Baked radish chips in a bowl

Meagan Wied viaA Zesty Bite

14.Blistered Shishito PeppersfromOh Sweet Basil

Dial up the heat at your shindig with these three-ingredient blistered peppers.

Enjoy them as they are, or add an extra dash of flavor with a five-ingredient sesame-ginger dipping sauce.

Bonus: They pair well with pretty much any main course.

Cheese stuffed figs with balsamic drizzle

Aggie Goodman viaAggie’s Kitchen

16.Baked Tortilla ChipsfromAverie Cooks

Chips are a no-brainer choice for any get-together.

But this particular recipe ups the ante a notch, because whats tastier thanhomemadechips?!

This appetizer provides that familiar flavor in an easy-to-grab form with a tangy-sweet pop of balsamic vinegar on top.

smoked salmon and cream cheese pastries

Ali Ebright viaGimme Some Oven

Melted brie with honey almonds and apple slices

Liz Della Croce viaThe Lemon Bowl

Stuffed Mini Peppers

Lisa Lin viaHealthy Nibbles

Grilled LemonGarlic Shrimp

Tiffany Azure viaCreme de la Crumb

Buffalo wings on a plate with celery and dipping sauce

Emma Chapman viaA Beautiful Mess

Baked jalapeno cheese crisps on a plate with a whole jalapeno and dipping sauce

Lindsay Cotter viaCotter Crunch

Mango avocado salsa with cilantro

Natasha Kravchuk viaNatasha’s Kitchen

Blistered shishito peppers in a cast iron skillet with dipping sauce

Carrian and Cade Cheney viaOh Sweet Basil

Roasted potatoes with parmesan and pesto in a bowl