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Cuisine & meal · 33 recipes

Italian-Style Appetizer Recipes

Italian-inspired appetizer 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 Taro-Coconut Tartlet with Charred Tomato Confit, Burrata & Crispy Garlic OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Taro-Coconut Tartlet with Charred Tomato Confit, Burrata & Crispy Garlic Oil

Savory-sweet Filipino umami: crisp taro shell, creamy burrata, concentrated tomato depth

762 cal · 12g protein · 85 min
vegetarianambitious
Burrata & Charred Green Olive Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Hot Honey & ThymeIntermediate
Appetizer

Burrata & Charred Green Olive Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Hot Honey & Thyme

Creamy burrata in crispy phyllo cups with warm spiced honey and charred olives

788 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
vegetarian30-minute
Crispy Burrata Croquettes with Charred Tomato Coulis & Fried Sage OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Burrata Croquettes with Charred Tomato Coulis & Fried Sage Oil

Golden-fried creamy rounds, roasted tomato sauce, herb-infused oil

520 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy GarlicSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Garlic

Tender grilled tentacle on toasted bread with briny spread

835 cal · 36g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel FoamIntermediate
Appetizer

Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel Foam

Silken raw scallop meets umami bottarga and aromatic fennel vapor

369 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-free-option
Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico NeroIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico Nero

Shattered burrata over slow-roasted smoked tomatoes with black basil oil & crispy sage

388 cal · 3g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fat
Burrata Bruciata con Nocciole Tostate e Olio di ScorzoneraIntermediate
Appetizer

Burrata Bruciata con Nocciole Tostate e Olio di Scorzonera

Charred burrata with toasted hazelnuts and scorzonera oil

512 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-freequick-and-elegant
Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic EmulsionSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic Emulsion

Creamy tomato core, crispy panko shell, silky cheese within

545 cal · 10g protein · 47 min
vegetarianhands-onelegant
Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf Oil

Golden, crunchy risotto spheres with melting cheese and a smoky herb oil

1218 cal · 26g protein · 45 min
gluten-free