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Cuisine & meal · 39 recipes

Caribbean-Style Snack Recipes

Caribbean-inspired snack ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Crispy Ackee Fritters with Lime-Thyme Crema & Scotch Bonnet OilSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Ackee Fritters with Lime-Thyme Crema & Scotch Bonnet Oil

Delicate canned ackee, herb-spiked cream, fiery edge

1091 cal · 34g protein · 40 min
gluten-freesophisticated-technique
Charred Scotch Bonnet & Coconut Cream Cheese Fritters with Lime-Cilantro OilSophisticated
Snack

Charred Scotch Bonnet & Coconut Cream Cheese Fritters with Lime-Cilantro Oil

Spicy-creamy Caribbean pepper croquettes with herb-citrus finish

825 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
vegetariandairy-inclusive
Coconut-Lime Sorbet with Crispy Plantain TuileIntermediate
In-between

Coconut-Lime Sorbet with Crispy Plantain Tuile

Creamy-icy frozen coconut, bright lime acid, delicate sweet crisp

817 cal · 6g protein · 30 min
vegandairy-freeintermediate
Crispy Cassava-Cheese Fritters with Scotch Bonnet AioliIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Cassava-Cheese Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli

Golden, crunchy cassava cakes with a spicy mayo dip

965 cal · 10g protein · 35 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Ackee & Breadfruit Crisps with Citrus-Herb SaltEasy
Snack

Ackee & Breadfruit Crisps with Citrus-Herb Salt

Golden pan-fried rounds of starchy island starches with zesty seasoning

236 cal · 3g protein · 22 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Pastéis de Abóbora e Broa com Pimenta MalaguetaIntermediate
Snack

Pastéis de Abóbora e Broa com Pimenta Malagueta

Golden-fried pumpkin & cornbread fritters with malagueta chili oil for dipping

945 cal · 15g protein · 32 min
vegetarianintermediate
Mango & Scotch Bonnet Cheese CrispsEasy
Snack

Mango & Scotch Bonnet Cheese Crisps

Buttery cheddar crackers with fresh mango and a whisper of Caribbean heat

234 cal · 6g protein · 13 min
quick-snack15-minute
Mango & Scotch Bonnet Dip with Cassava CrackersEasy
Snack

Mango & Scotch Bonnet Dip with Cassava Crackers

Silky mango purée with a gentle spicy kick, served with crunchy cassava chips

264 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
veganno-cook5-minute
Roasted Potato & Ají Amarillo Dip with Crispy Plantain ChipsIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Potato & Ají Amarillo Dip with Crispy Plantain Chips

Silky yellow chili purée, buttery potatoes, shatteringly crisp chips

470 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
vegetariandairy-freegluten-free
Charred Plantain Chip Nest with Crispy Spiced Shrimp & Lime AioliSophisticated
Snack

Charred Plantain Chip Nest with Crispy Spiced Shrimp & Lime Aioli

Woven plantain crisps holding a jewel of seared Gulf shrimp

790 cal · 5g protein · 45 min
seafoodsophisticated
Cassava & Scotch Bonnet CrispsSophisticated
Snack

Cassava & Scotch Bonnet Crisps

Thin-fried cassava rounds with a spiced honey drizzle

519 cal · 2g protein · 40 min
vegangluten-free
Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Lime & Scotch BonnetIntermediate
Snack

Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Lime & Scotch Bonnet

Addictive heat and citrus on crunchy seeds

241 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
vegangluten-free15-minute
Crispy Plantain Chips with Ají Rojo EmulsionSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Plantain Chips with Ají Rojo Emulsion

Thin-fried plantain rounds with roasted-red-pepper dip

500 cal · 3g protein · 35 min
sophisticatedperu-inspiredvegan-friendly
Charred Breadfruit & Avocado ToastEasy
Snack

Charred Breadfruit & Avocado Toast

Crispy island bread with creamy green goddess and toasted breadfruit rounds

382 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
vegan30-minutecaribbean
Crispy Plantain Chips with Tajín & Queso FrescoEasy
Snack

Crispy Plantain Chips with Tajín & Queso Fresco

Fried ripe plantain wafers dusted with spiced seasoning salt

573 cal · 7g protein · 13 min
gluten-freevegan-optionalquick-snack

Good to know

How long do these take?

Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 13 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.

Are these authentic Caribbean recipes?

No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Caribbean ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Caribbean-style rather than Caribbean. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.

How many calories are in these?

Most land between 241 and 945 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.

Do these come with a grocery list?

Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.

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