29 Summer Appetizers for Party (Asian)

The best quick & easy Asian Summer Appetisers for a party: from light and refreshing fruit to hot savory meatballs, easy healthy finger foods such as lettuce wraps, and summer salads. Whether you need make ahead easy cold dip or fun and cheap simple recipes for a BBQ or 4th of July party

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To make sure there's a good mix of popular Asian appetisers at the party, I've included both cold appetizers and hot finger foods.

I recommend serving 3-5 appetisers (in total, not per type of appetizer) per person if you have a main to follow. If it's a cocktail party, at least 12-15 pieces per person would make sure no one leaves hungry!

If it's Asian summer side dishes you want, click here.

Edamame

Edamame is 1 of the easiest and healthiest authentic Asian appetizers that you can serve.

Simply boil a large pot of water, pour in the frozen edamame and boil for a minute or 2. (Check the back of your packaging for the exact timing.) Carefully strain through a colander and serve!

Don't eat the skin- you're meant to pop the pods out (like peanuts.) The skin is super tough and fibrous and not very tasty I imagine.

Note: add a bit of salt to the pot of water, or sprinkle some garlic powder and chili powder on the cooked beans if you want more flavor. You can also coat with some sesame oil.

Pancakes

Tip: cut them into squares before serving to make them easier to eat.

Korean Pajeon

You can fill these Korean pancakes with plain scallions, fancier seafood or kimchi. Or even a mix of all 3!

Note: for sweet Korean pancakes, try my all-time-favourite Korean snack, hotteok!

Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes

If you're out of scallions, you can use leeks or 1 of these green onion substitutes.

Although this is a spring onion pancake, like Korean pajeon, it's more flaky. However, the Korean pancake is easier to make!

Note: don't for get the dipping sauce! For more Taiwanese dishes, click here.

cakes come with shrimp and coconut milk. Once you've had 1, you can't stop!

Well, these are really fusion Thai food not authentic but, either way, they're fingerlicking good! Although baked not fried, the skin is still super crisp!

Spicy Canned Tuna Dip

Only requiring 4 ingredients (onion, sambal, coconut milk and canned tuna- I don't include stuff like oil, sugar and salt!), this slightly spicy, slightly sweet, creamy and savory tuna dip is delicious with crackers or even toast!

Samosas are actually really flavorful on their own but, if you need more flavor, pair it with 1 of the dipping sauces for Indian chaat below.

Note: For more Indian recipes, click here.

These pair really well with Korean Gochujang Aioli Sauce or Singaporean Sambal Mayonnaise!

Which delicious Asian Summer appetizer recipe will you use at your next gathering? If you've enjoyed these summer dishes, would you like to sign up for my newsletter?