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Start any party with these flavorful Asian appetizers. This compilation of our favorites is good enough to be the star of any food lineup!

Collage of Asian appetizers.

The Best Asian Starters!

We LOVE Asian food at our house and eat it frequently! Asian appetizers are the perfect starters to ANY Asian dish. We rarely make Sweet and Sour Chicken or General Tso’s Chicken without whipping up some Wontons or Egg Drop Soup as well!

Each of these appetizers is easy to whip up! All are tasty and delicious and all would be a hit. Serve an all-Asian spread or pair them with other favorites from other places around the world.


Our Top Asian Appetizers

5 from 30 votes

Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe

Crispy fried cream cheese wontons are filled with cream cheese, lemon, and garlic pepper, paprika & fried to golden perfection!
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5 from 11 votes

Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe

These delicious Cream Cheese Rangoons are filled with cream cheese, garlic, and green onions, then baked to crisp perfection!
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4.99 from 195 votes

Egg Rolls Recipe

Ready in only 20 minutes, this crispy egg rolls recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal!
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5 from 19 votes

Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Our creamy egg drop soup recipe is quick, simple, and tastes better than takeout. It's made right at home in 20 minutes!
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4.90 from 48 votes

Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

This chicken lettuce wrap recipe is a copycat of a restaurant favorite. It's fresh and filling and takes just 20 minutes to make!!
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4.98 from 398 votes

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These sweet and sour meatballs are bursting with tangy pineapples and peppers. It's an easy, 20-minute version of Chinese takeout.
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5 from 24 votes

Asian Meatballs

Crockpot Asian meatballs take minutes to prep, are perfect for parties and have that savory Asian flavor we all know and love.
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4.88 from 24 votes

Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe

Delicious homemade Teriyaki Chicken Wings are so tasty and addicting. They're the perfect appetizer for any get-together!
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5 from 4 votes

Wonton Nachos Recipe

Topped with a cabbage slaw and a bit of spice, these Asian fusion wonton nachos are crispy, crunchy, and a delightful twist on classic nachos.
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5 from 9 votes

Fried Cauliflower Recipe

Crispy pan Fried Cauliflower is coated in an Asian sweet chili sauce for a tasty veggie appetizer that is sure to be a crowd favorite!
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