Easy entertaining with these simple appetizer recipes! Select from dips, small plates, plus cold and hot recipes below.
There are plenty of holidays and special occasions that call for a beautiful appetizer. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Game Day, Summer, Fall and Winter – these recipes will have you covered all year round!
Whatever the occasion, serve these apps for a crowd, a light snack before dinner, or a potluck dish for a party.
Try an elegant charcuterie board, classic deviled eggs, or hot spinach dip to impress your guests!
Make the best Bisquick sausage balls in no time! These bite-sized beauties feature sharp cheddar cheese, ground sausage, and Bisquick. Serve them at holiday parties or on game day for a quick, easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
How to cook frozen French fries in the air fryer – the healthier way to enjoy fries without deep-frying! Made in 20 minutes, use store-bought frozen French fries for perfectly crispy fries every single time! Tips on seasoning, cook time, and reheating leftover fries are in the recipe card below.
Looking for a quick snack or appetizer? Cook Totino’s pizza rolls in the air fryer! This is the easiest way to get perfect pizza rolls every time! In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have crispy air fryer pizza rolls for an after school snack, game day appetizers, or a quick weeknight meal for picky eaters.
Air fryer chicken nuggets are always delicious and cooked to the perfect crispiness! Made in just 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight meal for picky eaters. Learn how to make frozen chicken nuggets into a delicious, crispy snack. No more soggy breading!
The ultimate loaded nachos platter is layered with pulled pork, kettle-style chips, and other nacho toppings of your choice. This great appetizer will be a huge hit game day, Super Bowl Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, or even an easy dinner. It’s the best party food. Plus, it’s made in under 30 minutes and served right from the sheet pan!
Learn how to make Pigs in a Blanket! This classic potluck appetizer is made with mini hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, baked until golden brown, then sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Make these in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Learn how to make a charcuterie board in minutes! This tutorial includes everything you need including meat and cheese pairings, food ideas, and how to build the best charcuterie board. Piled high with meats, cheeses, olives, sauces, and other snacks of your choice, this easy snack platter can be as extravagant or as simple as you like.
Melty ham and cheese sliders are the perfect finger foods! These Hawaiian roll sandwiches are packed with layers of juicy baked ham, swiss cheese, and your favorite condiments. This hearty snack recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
Learn how to make buffalo chicken wings in the air fryer! Tangy, crispy but without the breading, deep-frying, or mess. Serve in under 30 minutes!
Deviled Eggs are a classic appetizer – spanning the decades! Made with pickled relish, mayonnaise, and mustard, these will make the perfect snack for cookouts, holidays and even meal prep!
A Turkey Cheese Ball Appetizer is simply adorable and the perfect activity to do with your kids, or simply get creative for your next Friendsgiving. It takes only minutes to prepare with a shortcut recipe!
If you aren’t serving up the best game day menu or tailgate recipes from this list, you should be. Try Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Chilli, Burgers and Smoked Salmon Dip on your game day menu.
Baked instead of fried, these chicken wings are tender on the inside and covered with perfectly sticky BBQ sauce on the outside. Nothing quite says game-day like these oven-baked wings!
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a classic party food! So creamy, delicious and easy to put together, you can assemble and bake this crowd-pleaser in less than one hour.
This Caprese appetizer recipe is an elegant dish made with mozzarella cheese pearls, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and topped with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Toss this together for a quick appetizer or salad in just five minutes!
These Greek Meatballs made with Lamb or Beef are a great weeknight meal in under 30 minutes!