12 Best Thai Appetizers That Are Easy to Make at Home
on Jan 12, 2023, Updated Nov 21, 2023
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Thai food is a delicious blend of salty, spicy, sour, and sweet flavors. From sweet and tangy mango salad to fresh rolls, you’re guaranteed to experience amazing flavors in every bite.
We’ve collected 12 of the best Thai appetizers to make at home. Whether you’re making a meal for your family or entertaining guests, keep reading to find your new favorite recipes!
Popular Thai Appetizers
Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing
Mango Salad is a staple on the menu of Thai restaurants and is really easy to make! Use under ripe mangoes so the salad isn’t overly sweet. Serve it with grilled meat for an amazing summer meal!
Best Coconut Shrimp
Once you make these tasty appetizers, you’ll never buy take-out again! They’re plump, tender, and have a delightful crunch from the shredded coconut.
Golden Bags (Golden Purses)
Serve these delicate morsels as appetizers at your next get-together. They don’t contain any meat, so would be an excellent vegetarian or vegan-friendly option.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
This is the perfect dish to serve as an appetizer. The recipe makes 15 satays, and only takes about 35 minutes to prepare. Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the juiciest results!
Thai Fried Bananas (Gluay Kag)
Whether you’re serving this dessert to your family or guests, they are guaranteed to love it. The banana is coated in batter, and then deep fried until crispy. Serve it with ice cream drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce!
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Here’s a lower-carb option that won’t leave you feeling deprived. The chicken and veggies are served on crisp lettuce leaves for a delicious and refreshing bite. Add a drizzle of sauce for a delightful blend of sweet and savory.
Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups
This dish is elegant enough to serve to guests as an appetizer! Store-bought wonton wrappers are shaped into cups and filled with seasoned shredded cabbage. This is also a vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish.
Thai Shrimp Canapes
All you need is store-bought wonton wrappers, cooked baby shrimp, and a handful of ingredients to make these impressive canapes. The recipe makes 4 dozen, so this would be perfect for a large gathering over the holidays!
Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Made with spring roll wrappers, these fresh rolls would be wonderful as a vegan-friendly appetizer. They’re full of fresh flavors and are easy to assemble.
Thai Corn Fritters
With ingredients like coconut milk, garlic chili sauce, and red curry paste, these corn fritters are full of traditional Thai flavors. They only take 30 minutes to make, and would be delicious served with the dipping sauce included in the recipe.
Thai Style Popcorn
Serve this tasty popcorn on your next movie night! It has a sweet and savory flavor combination that’s addictive!
Thai Fruit Skewers with Coconut and Lime
Serve these sweet and tangy fruit skewers as an appetizer, or enjoy them as dessert! They’re easy to assemble and are full of delicious flavors.
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Easy Thai Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
Mango Salad
- 3 large mangos, underripe
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Peanut Dressing
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Peanut Dressing
- In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, lime juice and oil.
- Whisk until combined, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- If too thick, add water to thin out the dressing if needed.
Mango Salad
- Cut mango, bell pepper and carrots into thin matchsticks. Cut red onion into thin slices.
- In a large salad bowl, mix mango, bell pepper, carrots, red onion and cilantro leaves. Mix gently using a wooden spoon.
- Top with chopped peanuts and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
