Here you’ll find 20 Appetizers that start with J, organized from “Jackfruit fritter” to “Juniper-smoked salmon toast”. These small savory starters include finger foods, dips, canapés, and small soups, useful for parties, starters, and casual snacking.

Appetizers that start with J are small savory starters served before or alongside main courses. Many reflect regional traditions, like jalapeño poppers in Tex‑Mex or jackfruit fritters in Southeast Asian street food.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Primary ingredients, Approximate calories (kcal), Serving size, and Origin/notes.

Name: The common appetizer name helps you identify each starter quickly and search recipes or menus.

Primary ingredients: Lists two to four main ingredients so you can check allergens, prep time, or shopping needs.

Approximate calories (kcal): Shows rounded calorie estimates per serving so you can plan nutrition and portioning.

Serving size: Specifies the typical portion this calorie estimate refers to, helping you scale recipes accurately.

Origin/notes: Brief origin or usage notes point out regional variations and suggest contexts for serving each appetizer.

Appetizers that start with J

NamePrimary ingredientsServing sizeCalories (kcal)
Jalapeño popperjalapeño, cream cheese, bacon1 piece (30 g)120 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jicama sticksjicama, lime, chili powder100 g40 kcal (USDA)
Jerk chicken skewerchicken, jerk seasoning, lime2 skewers (100 g)200 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jamaican pattyground beef, pastry, curry powder1 piece (120 g)370 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Japanese gyozapork, cabbage, gyoza wrapper3 pieces (90 g)200 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jamón Serranocured ham50 g150 kcal (USDA)
Jellied eelseel, stock, gelatin100 g150 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jerusalem artichoke chipsJerusalem artichoke, oil, salt30 g150 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jellyfish saladjellyfish, sesame oil, soy sauce100 g120 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jackfruit fritterjackfruit, flour, spices2 pieces (80 g)200 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jalapeño cheese dipjalapeño, cream cheese, cheddar2 tbsp (30 g)90 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Japanese cucumber saladcucumber, rice vinegar, sesame100 g40 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jerk shrimp skewershrimp, jerk seasoning, lime2 skewers (80 g)150 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Juniper-smoked salmon toastsalmon, juniper, bread1 piece (30 g)70 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Japanese rice crackersrice, soy, salt30 g120 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Japanese edamameedamame, salt100 g120 kcal (USDA)
Jerk chicken wingschicken wings, jerk seasoning2 pieces (100 g)260 kcal (recipe nutrition calculator)
Jumbo shrimp cocktailshrimp, cocktail sauce3 pieces (100 g)120 kcal (USDA)
Japanese picklesvegetable, rice vinegar, salt30 g10 kcal (USDA)
Jamón Ibéricocured ham50 g170 kcal (USDA)

Descriptions

Jalapeño popper
Classic party bite of halved jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and often wrapped in bacon, popular in American parties.
Jicama sticks
Crunchy, refreshing raw jicama cut into sticks, commonly served with lime and chili powder in Mexican cuisine.
Jerk chicken skewer
Spicy Caribbean skewered chicken marinated in jerk seasoning, served as a flavorful finger-food starter.
Jamaican patty
Flaky pastry filled with spiced meat (often beef), a handheld savory pastry from Jamaica often served as a snack or appetizer.
Japanese gyoza
Pan-fried Japanese dumplings filled with pork and cabbage, served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Jamón Serrano
Spanish cured ham thinly sliced and served as a simple, savory tapas-style appetizer.
Jellied eels
Traditional London dish of chopped eel set in a savory jelly, commonly served cold as a snack or starter.
Jerusalem artichoke chips
Thinly sliced Jerusalem artichoke fried or baked into crisp chips with a nutty flavor, good as a small starter.
Jellyfish salad
Cold Chinese-style appetizer of crunchy marinated jellyfish dressed with sesame and soy, often served in dim sum.
Jackfruit fritter
Savory or mildly spiced fritters made from young jackfruit, popular in Southeast Asian and Caribbean appetizers.
Jalapeño cheese dip
Creamy, spicy dip made with jalapeños and cheeses, great with chips or vegetable sticks at parties.
Japanese cucumber salad
Light, vinegary cucumber salad (sunomono) often served as a refreshing Japanese starter.
Jerk shrimp skewer
Quick Caribbean-style appetizer of spiced, grilled shrimp served on skewers for easy finger food.
Juniper-smoked salmon toast
Smoked salmon lightly flavored with juniper berries on toast or cracker, a fragrant bite-sized hors d’oeuvre.
Japanese rice crackers
Also called senbei, these crispy Japanese crackers are a savory snack often served with tea or as a small appetizer.
Japanese edamame
Steamed young soybeans sprinkled with salt, a classic Japanese bar snack and appetizer.
Jerk chicken wings
Spicy, smoky Caribbean-style wings often served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Jumbo shrimp cocktail
Large chilled shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce, a classic chilled seafood appetizer.
Japanese pickles
Assorted Japanese pickles (tsukemono) served in small portions as a tangy, crunchy starter.
Jamón Ibérico
High-quality Spanish cured ham with rich, nutty flavor typically served thinly sliced as a tapas appetizer.
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