1,717 dipping recipes

Deep-fried banana peppers stuffed with taco-seasoned ground beef and melty cheese, dipped in a light cornstarch batter that fries up shatter-crisp. A handheld game-day appetizer.

Oven-fried chicken breast with a crispy seasoned breadcrumb coating, no deep frying needed. Dipped in yogurt, flour, and egg white for a crunchy crust with less fat than traditional fried chicken.

Just the thing to nibble with a cup of mulled wine or hot spiced apple cider, these simple, versatile crackers also lend themselves beautifully to cheeses, dips, and spicy spreads.

Front porch fried catfish dipped in buttermilk and coated in seasoned cornbread stuffing mix with garlic, thyme, and red pepper. Deep-fried golden in just 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

Slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches with shredded chuck roast simmered in herbed broth with basil, oregano, and onion soup mix. Pile the tender beef onto Italian rolls and serve Chicago-style with dipping juice.

Old-fashioned apple ring fritters: peeled apple slices dipped in a quick milk-and-egg batter, pan-fried in shortening until golden, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. A 30-minute dessert from grandma's kitchen.

Deep-fried pickles breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs and served with a tangy blue cheese, sour cream, and Dijon mustard dipping sauce. A Southern bar snack and fair food favorite ready in 15 minutes.

Halloween ghost cookies dipped in white vanilla coating with mini chocolate chip eyes. Three-ingredient no-bake cookie trick that turns store-bought peanut butter cookies into spooky party treats.

Polvo frito is a classic Portuguese dish of tender precooked octopus dipped in a parsley-flecked egg batter and shallow-fried in olive oil until golden. Simple, briny, and crisp at the edges.

Black bean, corn, and tomato salsa stirred together no-cook with scallions and fresh cilantro, then chilled. A chunky, scoopable vegan dip for tortilla chips, ready in minutes for any party.

Orange-scented French toast with a creamy honey yogurt dipping sauce. Made with skim milk and low-fat yogurt for a calcium-rich, low-fat breakfast ready in 15 minutes.

Crispy Belgian apple fritters made with just 3 ingredients: sliced apple rings dipped in a light beer batter and fried golden. Serve with custard or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Pull-apart bubble cake (monkey bread) with soft yeast dough balls dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar with pecans. A sticky, irresistible treat baked in a tube pan.

This creamy, low-fat dressing lends itself to salad greens, cooked or raw vegetable combinations, pasta and grain salads, or as a dipping sauce for crudites or steamed artichoke leaves.

Crispy Thai eggplant fritters dipped in a light egg batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. This quick Makhua Chub Khai Thord recipe needs just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes.

Classic ground beef enchiladas with flour tortillas dipped in egg, filled with a spicy tomato and chili pepper sauce, rolled tight, and baked under a blanket of melted cheddar cheese.