3 Easy Easter Appetizer Recipes to Try

Not sure what appetizers to make this Easter? Air fried bacon-wrapped asparagus, deviled egg chicks, and fruit dip are fun foods to try this year! These Easter appetizers are easy to make and sure to leave your guests wanting more. Plus, they all take less than around 20 minutes to make and require minimal ingredients. Fast, easy, and equally delicious.

So whether you’re hosting the big Sunday meal or bringing along a side dish, give these easy Easter recipes a try!

Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

*Recipe from Everyday Family Cooking

Crispy bacon pairs perfectly with tender asparagus to make for a yummy Easter appetizer! Makes 6-8 servings.

Pro tip for picking fresh asparagus: Opt for brightly colored stalks (there are green, purple, and white varieties) that are plump and firm to the touch — stay away from limp spears! The tips should be compact and closed, and the full bundle should be able to stand upright on its own. Bonus points if your supermarket keeps them in water. This ensures freshness! Also be sure to wash asparagus before cooking.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Total Time: 22 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 1 pound of bacon (regular sliced not thick)

Instructions:

1. Wash and trim the ends of your asparagus. 
2. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. 
3. Wrap one slice of bacon around one stalk of asparagus. 
4. Lay your bacon-wrapped asparagus in your air fryer. If possible lay the ends of your bacon down flat to help keep them from curling. Leave space between your stalks so the air can circulate around them. Cook thicker stalks for 12 minutes and thinner ones for 10 minutes in a separate batch.  
5. Serve and enjoy!

Air Fryers to Make This Dish With

The Emerald 5.2 Liter Air Fryer with Digital LED Touch Screen has a large capacity for making larger quantities of food. It includes a non-stick basket and pan. Simply select from one of the 7 preset programs and start cooking with the press of a button!

Another great air fryer option for this recipe and many other recipe types is this air fryer oven. It has 7 functions including air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm and toast.

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Deviled Egg Chicks

*Based on a recipe from natashaskitchen.com

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, or add to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 small carrot
• 1 tbsp peppercorn

Instructions:

1. Peel 12 hard-boiled eggs. With a sharp knife, slice off a very thin layer from the base of the egg - this will give it a flat surface to stand on a platter. Cut off a generous top third of the egg. Squeeze around the egg base gently to loosen the yolk and it should pop right out. Keep the lids paired with their bases.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 12 cooked yolks and mash well with a fork. Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tsp dijon (or add to taste), 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/8 tsp salt, or season to taste. Mash everything together until smooth. Transfer mixture to ziploc or pastry bag and pipe generously into egg bases. Place the top 1/3 back over the base and press down slightly to adhere.
3. Place 2 round peppercorns in the yolk mixture for the eyes. 

Fruit Dip

*Based on a recipe from crazyforcrust.com

This fruit dip pairs perfectly with strawberries, grapes, sliced bananas, sliced apples, pineapple chunks, mixed berries, oranges, and sliced melons. It tastes best with homemade yogurt, but store-bought Greek yogurt works too! This recipe is for one serving, so multiply it based on how many guests you have joining you for Easter.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 5 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup homemade yogurt (can substitute store-bought plain/vanilla Greek yogurt)
• 8 ounces Cool Whip
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (can substitute lemon or lime juice)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Stir together Cool Whip and yogurt. Stir in zest and juice and sugar (if using).
2. Serve with fruit for dipping.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Easter Cooking Made Easy

Easter cooking doesn’t have to be stressful this year. Whether you want to try one or all three of these Easter appetizer recipes, they’re all easy to make and taste incredible! You can make these recipes with the kitchen appliances and tools you have at home, or you can upgrade for cheap with great deals on kitchen appliances and tools from Heartland America. Each recipe can be made in less than around 20 minutes and has a short list of ingredients. 

These appetizer recipes are also fun to try year-round and make for great party dishes. Bacon wrapped asparagus is great for bringing to events, making as a snack, or as a side dish. With the deviled egg chicks, you can skip adding the peppercorn and carrot chick face to serve year-round as an excellent snack or appetizer. And fruit dip is great year-round but is especially great on hot summer days! 

Enjoy!

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