By Aditi Saraswat
December 31, 2025
Hosting a New Year's party does not mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen. These easy, crowd-pleasing snack ideas can be prepared quickly, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the celebration.
Crispy from the outside and soft inside, these bite-sized garlic bread cubes are tossed with butter, garlic, herbs, and some melted cheese. Bake them in an air fryer and serve hot with a creamy dip.
Marinated paneer cubes are grilled or pan-seared with capsicum and onion till it turns smoky. It brings bold flavours, requires little prep, and has that classic party appetiser vibe guests will love.
Mix boiled potatoes with mild spices, stuff them with cheese, roll and shallow-fry. Crispy from the outside, soft from the inside, it is an addictive bite that will disappear as soon as you serve it.
It is a no-cook snack that is layered with tortilla chips, sautéed veggies, cheese, jalapeños, and sauces. Just bake till they melt and serve straight from the tray.
Roll the store-bought puff pastry with pesto or some spicy chutney and cheese, slice them and bake. These flaky rings appear fancy but will hardly require any effort.
Toss the roasted makhana with butter, chilli powder, chaat masala, and some herbs. These are light, addictive, and ideal for constant nibbling in between drinks as well as conversations.