IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tortilla Cups with Charred Corn, Queso Fresco & Black Garlic Honey
Baked crispy cups, corn, cheese, and a surprising sweet-umami glaze
424 cal · 9g protein · 34 min
Cuisine & meal · 38 recipes
Mexican-Style Appetizer Recipes
Mexican-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.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Bolinhos de Mandioca com Carne de Sol, Queijo de Coalho & Molho de Pimenta Escura
Crispy cassava fritters with shredded cured beef, melting cheese & charred chili oil
877 cal · 24g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Shrimp Aguachile Cucumber Cups
Hollowed cucumber cups filled with their own green chile broth
154 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Papadum Nachos with Paneer and Mango Chutney
Crisp microwaved papadums piled like nachos
146 cal · 5g protein · 14 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cranberry-Chipotle Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Whipped Blue Cheese
A Buffalo-wing riff dressed for Thanksgiving season
466 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Queso Fresco Empanadillas with Jalapeño Honey
Crispy, melty, sweet heat
635 cal · 14g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Oyster Croustade with Charred Corn Purée, Chipotle Crema & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Buttery, paper-thin phyllo shell cradling brined oyster, corn silk, and smoky heat
592 cal · 6g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Cotija Empanadilla with Chipotle-Lime Aioli & Crispy Epazote Oil
Hand-crimped pastry filled with charred tomato confit, fresh cheese, and roasted corn
979 cal · 17g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Assado e Burrata com Alho Negro Cremoso e Óleo de Pinha Tostada
Charred piquillo & burrata envelopes with black garlic cream & toasted pine nut oil
496 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Chiles Rellenos Tarts: Roasted Poblano & Oaxaca on Crispy Masa
Charred poblano, melted cheese, roasted garlic on golden masa rounds
436 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Aguachiles de Camarón con Melón
Chilled shrimp in bright chile-citrus broth with crunch of cantaloupe
324 cal · 48g protein · 12 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Sheet Pan Nachos
Crispy, loaded, and layered for even cheese distribution
778 cal · 33g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips layered with melted cheese, jalapeños, and toppings
1352 cal · 38g protein · 23 min
Easy
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Poblano & Cheese Quesadilla Wedges with Charred Lime Crema
Charred poblano, oaxaca cheese, crispy masa edges, lime crema
299 cal · 12g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Discs with Charred Shrimp, Avocado Mousse & Chipotle Oil
Pan-fried harina corn crisps topped with technique-seared shrimp and silky avocado emulsion
396 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Conchas Negras a la Parrilla with Charred Aguachile & Avocado Mousse
Pan-seared black clams, vibrant lime-chili essence, silken avocado foam, crispy tortilla dust
894 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de Pan
Garlic shrimp, crispy toast, smoked paprika oil, fresh lemon
713 cal · 40g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Ají Rojo Tostada with Crispy Garlic Chips & Avocado Mousse
Luxury in Peruvian form: tender scallop meets spiced red chile and crunchy toast
702 cal · 11g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Poblano Relleno Empanadas with Queso Oaxaca & Mole Negra Drizzle
Hand-crimped pastry with roasted poblano, cheese, and dark mole
1308 cal · 29g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Swordfish Crudo Tartare with Charred Jalapeño Emulsion & Crispy Tortilla Air
Raw swordfish cubes dressed with citrus & olive oil, topped with spicy pepper foam and delicate tortilla crackle
506 cal · 18g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chorizo & Charred Poblano Taquitos with Avocado Mousse & Chile Oil
Rolled, fried flour tortillas filled with spiced pork, topped with silky avocado cream and fiery chile oil
1309 cal · 24g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallot Oil
Layered crispy corn tostadas, charred poblano purée, pickled onion, queso fresco, and shallot-chile oil
996 cal · 22g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas Empanadas
Roasted chile, melted cheese, caramelized onion in crispy pastry
934 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 14 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Mexican recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Mexican ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Mexican-style rather than Mexican. 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 299 and 979 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.
