Easy Appetizers and Finger Food Recipes
We've gathered Easy Appetizer and Finger Food Recipes that are simple to make and always a hit. Our Spicy Firecracker Oyster Crackers, Baked Hot Crab Dip, and Creamy Queso Blanco Dip are the crowd-pleasers we make for game days, holidays, and casual get-togethers.
Holiday Party Appetizers
Festive, make-ahead bites for holiday parties and Christmas Eve.
Game Day Dips
Warm, cheesy, and made for chips, these are the dips that disappear first.
Wings, Sliders, and Game Day Bites
Hearty finger foods for game day, from buffalo wings to loaded nachos and sliders.
Snack Mixes and Southern Bites
Spicy crackers, party mixes, deviled eggs, and pimento cheese with Southern flair.
- Spicy Firecracker Oyster Crackers (Easy Alabama Firecrackers)
- Oven-Baked Christmas Chex Mix with Cheez-Its
- Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts Recipe
- Caramel Corn Recipe (with Microwave Popcorn)
- Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
- How To Make The Masters-Style Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich
- Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts (Spicy)
- Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
Salsas and Fresh Dips
Fresh salsas, guacamole, and cowboy caviar for chips and dipping.
- Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
- The BEST Redneck (aka Cowboy, Hillbilly) Caviar Dip Recipe
- Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe
- Easy Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
- Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe (Fresh Mango Salsa)
- Pineapple Habanero Salsa Recipe
- Easy Bruschetta Dip with Boursin Cream Cheese
- Greek Hummus Recipe with Lemon, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
Elegant Starters
Impressive starters for dinner parties and date nights, from shrimp cocktail to crispy rice.
- Shrimp in a Blanket (Goong Hom Pha)
- Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp
- Shrimp Cocktail Platter Recipe: 10 Minute Party Appetizer
- Crispy Crab Bites with Remoulade
- Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe with Burrata
- Charcuterie Skewers + Video
- Mushroom Tart with Puff Pastry and Gruyere
- Baked Feta Appetizer with Olives and Herbs
Greek and Mediterranean Appetizers
Our favorite Greek starters, including dolmades, saganaki, tzatziki, and spinach feta rolls.
- Greek Dolmades Recipe (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
- The Best Spinach and Feta Rolls (with Phyllo)
- Easy Flaming Saganaki Cheese Recipe
- Skordalia Recipe (Greek Potato Garlic Dip)
- Authentic Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
- Easy Tirokafteri Recipe (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
- Italian Marinated Mushrooms Recipe (Easy Antipasto Appetizer)
- Italian Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Olive Oil
Hosting this season? Find more party ideas on our Easy Christmas Recipes and Game Day pages.
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Easy Vegetarian Quesadillas
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Giardiniera Recipe (Italian Pickled Vegetables)
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Turkey Sliders Recipe (with Leftover Turkey)
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Shrimp Ceviche with Cooked Shrimp (Easy Recipe)
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Turkey Pinwheels with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Crispy Vegetarian Egg Rolls Recipe
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Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
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Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
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Simple Marinated Olives with Feta
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Jalapeño Ranch Dip
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Pizza Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
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3 Ingredient Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Salmon Bites Recipe with Bacon and Maple Bourbon Glaze
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Creamy Smoked Gouda Dip with Bacon
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Mini Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
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Easy Watermelon Caprese Skewers
