12 Copycat Appetizers That’ll Impress Even Your Foodie Friends
Why go out when you can recreate your favorite restaurant-worthy appetizers right at home? These 12 copycat recipes are packed with bold flavors, perfect textures, and that crave-worthy appeal that even your foodie friends won’t see coming. Get ready to impress your guests without ever picking up the takeout menu!
Bang Bang Shrimp (Bonefish Grill Copycat)
Coated in a crunchy panko breading and smothered with a classic sweet & spicy sauce, this Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is an easy main dish or appetizer that can be pan-fried, air-fried, or baked! Serve it over rice or as bang bang shrimp tacos with crunchy cabbage for a tasty meal that everyone will rave about!
Disney Fried Pickles
These Disney fried pickles are just as delicious and crunchy as the ones I know and love from the Carnation Cafe at the Disney parks. This copycat recipe features crispy pickles and the zesty house dipping sauce. They are quick, flavorful, and completely addictive.
CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS
These Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are inspired by the popular Disney Parks snack food – perfect for any Disney fan! They’re loaded with juicy ground beef, shredded cheese, onion, dill pickle, and seasoning – perfect as party appetizers with a crispy, golden brown shell, and dipping sauce or as a main meal with fries, vegetables, or salad. If you prefer a hamburger egg roll or ground beef egg roll instead, omit the cheese.
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Buffalo cauliflower dip is a creamy, spicy, and secretly healthy appetizer perfect for so many occasions! Inspired by Trader Joe’s vegan buffalo dip, this copycat recipe is made with healthy ingredients like carrots, cauliflower, and pumpkin seeds… but it tastes so rich no one will know it’s dairy-free and made with veggies!
Million Dollar Bacon (First Watch Copycat Recipe)
Let’s make million dollar bacon! Perhaps you’ve heard of this recipe or tried this delectable, caramelized, sticky-sweet, lightly spicy bacon made popular at the daytime restaurant chain First Watch.
Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
This Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe tastes like it came fresh from the restaurant. With only six ingredients, you can have this this ready to enjoy at home in just a few minutes!
Chick-Fil-A Kale Salad (Copycat Recipe!)
This copycat Chick-Fil-A kale salad recipe will quickly become one of your new favorite salads! It is made with a blend of kale and cabbage, and tossed in a homemade apple dijon vinaigrette for the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. If you are looking for healthy options for lunch or dinner, give this simple recipe a try!
Chinese Fried Chicken Wings (Chinese Takeout Style)
Chinese fried chicken wings are irresistable marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and shaoxing wine. Tastes just like east coast Chinese takeout!
Chick-Fil-A Nuggets
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets are tender and juicy bits of chicken, perfectly seasoned and fried. These copy cat nuggets will quickly become a family favorite!
Copy Cat Hooters Wings in the Air Fryer
Craving those crispy, spicy wings from Hooters but don’t want to leave home? Now you can make your own Copycat Hooters Wings in the Air Fryer with this easy recipe! These hot wings are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, all while using less oil than traditional deep frying.
Shrimp Remoulade
Homemade shrimp remoulade is easier than you might think! This New Orleans-style recipe has an easy homemade remoulade sauce and needs only a few basic ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Chipotle Corn Salsa (Copycat)
All the Mexican flavor without the heat! This Chipotle corn salsa copycat recipe perfectly uses frozen or fresh corn and is great served over burrito bowls or simply with tortilla chips. Using jalapeño peppers with the seeds removed is the perfect level of heat and is also customizable. This roasted chili corn salsa is also naturally gluten-free and vegan!
