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Kick off your Independence Day BBQ with some of these dips and finger foods. This collection features all of our favorite 4th of July appetizers!

Collage of 4th of july appetizers.

BEST Fourth of July Appetizers

Independence Day usually means fun, friends, and food!! We have so many great 4th of July recipes, including appetizers.

Watermelon is a classic summer appetizer, but any of these recipes are party-perfect! Prep your fireworks and get ready for happy snacking!

Whether you whip up some Buffalo Wings or Ham and Cheese Sliders, munching on pre-dinner snacks is always a good time!

We have everything from dips to finger foods to enjoy during your summer celebrations.


Our Top Ten 4th of July Appetizers

1 Easy Fruit Dip

Homemade fruit dip recipe in white bowl.
Easy Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our top-requested fruit dip is a 5-ingredient fresh and creamy dream that whips up in minutes and disappears just as fast!
5 from 208 votes
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2 How to Make a Charcuterie Board

How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes
We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!
5 from 15 votes
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3 Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe

Knorr Spinach Dip in white bowl with veggies all around.
Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Knorr Spinach Dip is a creamy classic made with sour cream, mayo, veggie mix, and spinach, chilled until flavorful and perfect for parties.
5 from 4 votes
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4 Veggie Tray

Veggie Tray
Total Time: 10 minutes
Filled with your favorite fresh ingredients and dips, a veggie tray is a quick and healthy way to feed family and friends!
5 from 16 votes
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5 Taco Dip Recipe

A bowl of taco dip topped with green olives, tomatoes, and lettuce, served with tortilla chips.
Taco Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This 10-minute taco dip recipe is simple and full of flavor, combining your favorite taco toppings into a creamy dip that's ready in no time.
5 from 13 votes
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6 Black Bean Corn Salsa

Black Bean Corn Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes
Fresh and chunky black bean corn salsa {aka Cowboy Caviar} is a favorite dip to serve with tortilla chips!
5 from 21 votes
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7 Hot Corn Dip Recipe

Close up of a hot corn dip being scooped from a white baking dish.
Hot Corn Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is creamy, deliciously chunky, and baked until bubbly. It's a quick and easy crowd favorite appetizer or side.
5 from 17 votes
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8 Deviled Eggs Recipe

Deviled eggs recipe topped with paprika on gray plate.
Deviled Eggs Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Deviled Eggs are creamy, tangy, and no fail, made with mayo, mustard, and paprika for a quick party appetizer everyone loves.
5 from 54 votes
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9 Beanie Weenies Recipe

Easy beanie weenies recipe in white bowl.
Beanie Weenies Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
5 from 18 votes
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10 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe

Easy 7 layer bean dip in a glass 9x13 dish.
7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This 10-minute 7 layer bean dip is a must-have at every function! It has loads of flavor and all your favorite dip ingredients!
4.98 from 47 votes
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More Fourth of July Appetizers

11 Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes
Our easy spinach artichoke dip is extra delicious, cheesy and prepped in minutes – making it the ultimate party dip!
5 from 192 votes
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12 Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip recipe being scooped onto a chip.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes
Extra creamy buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of hot wings in one of our easiest, cheesiest, and most popular hot dips!
4.97 from 65 votes
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13 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
This savory bacon ranch cheese ball is party-perfect. It's prepped in 10 minutes and feeds a dozen people or more!!
5 from 16 votes
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14 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
5 from 81 votes
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15 Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe

Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
5 from 216 votes
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16 Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Quick and easy pigs in a blanket bring that nostalgic, kid-approved dinner to the table in just 20 minutes, for a guaranteed family favorite!
5 from 181 votes
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17 BLT Dip Recipe

BLT Dip Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
This creamy BLT Dip is the ultimate warm, cheesy, party dip! It’s loaded with cream cheese, cheese, and sour cream, then baked and topped with crispy bacon, shredded lettuce and fresh tomato!
5 from 9 votes
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18 Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Make the BEST chili cheese dip recipe in only 10 minutes and with a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.
5 from 14 votes
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19 Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip has just enough spice and a perfectly crisp topping. It's sure to be a hit at your next party!
5 from 9 votes
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20 Salsa Verde Recipe

Salsa Verde Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Sweet Salsa Verde – a delicious salsa recipe that is sweet and takes just minutes to make. Ingredients include tomatillos, jalapenos, sugar, & cilantro.
4.99 from 50 votes
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21 Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our homemade salsa recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to makeโ€”perfect for chips, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes!
5 from 114 votes
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22 Hamburger Dip

Hamburger Dip
Total Time: 18 minutes
This savory hamburger dip is always a hit at parties. It's cheesy, hearty, and made with only 4 ingredients!
5 from 53 votes
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23 Crack Chicken Dip

Crack Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes
Bacon, Ranch seasoning, and cheese create a flavor trifecta in this irresistible crack chicken dip – hot and cheesy and prepped in 5 minutes!
5 from 14 votes
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24 Fruit Salsa Recipe

A bowl of fresh fruit salsa with a wooden spoon for scooping.
Fruit Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Fresh fruit salsa is simple, ready in under 20 minutes and filled with all your favorite fruits and is the perfect pairing for our sweet homemade cinnamon chips.
5 from 9 votes
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25 How to Make Guacamole

How to Make Guacamole
Total Time: 10 minutes
For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
5 from 13 votes
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26 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe

Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 minute
Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip is one of our favorite appetizers. It is is delicious and takes just 1 minute to make!!
5 from 5 votes
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27 Esquites Recipe

Esquites recipe in plastic cups with lime wedge on top.
Esquites Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Esquites is creamy Mexican street corn in a cup with charred corn, lime crema sauce, Cotija cheese, and chili powder, ready fast.
5 from 35 votes
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28 Homemade Hummus Recipe

Homemade Hummus Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
If You Need A Quick Healthy Snack Or Party Appetizer, You Can Whip Up This Homemade Hummus In 5 Minutes Or Less!
5 from 14 votes
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29 Veggie Cups Appetizer

Veggie Cups Appetizer
Total Time: 15 minutes
Quick and Easy Veggie Cup Appetizers – filled with dressing and veggies, this mess-free snack is great for so many occasions.
5 from 3 votes
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30 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 8 minutes
These delicious Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups are made from a rolled tortilla filled with Ranch Veggie dip, and chopped veggies, making them the perfect bite-sized party appetizer!
5 from 31 votes
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31 Caprese Kabobs Recipe

Caprese Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Simple, quick and delicious Caprese Kabobs take minutes to throw together and are perfect for any party or get together.
5 from 12 votes
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32 Fruit Kabobs

Fruit Kabobs
Total Time: 30 minutes
Our quick and colorful fruit kabobs are easy to customize, creating a healthy and delicious appetizer or side – perfect for every occasion!
5 from 15 votes
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33 Burrata Board Recipe

Burrata Board Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes
This simple burrata board is a stunning and sophisticated appetizer. It's easy to assemble, and perfect for any occasion!
5 from 6 votes
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34 Caesar Salad Cups Recipe

Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
Caesar Salad Cups are a quick, simple and tasty side dish or appetizer. They're mini salads in a cup and great for parties and get togethers!
5 from 10 votes
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35 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Mini Cheese Ball Bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball, but mini! They are perfect grab and go appetizers.
4.89 from 26 votes
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36 Pineapple Cheese Balls

Pineapple Cheese Balls
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Sweet + tangy Pineapple Cheese Ball is crusted with pecans for a perfect combination. The juicy pineapple pops are irresistible!
5 from 6 votes
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37 Tortellini Skewers Recipe

Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Quick + simple pesto Tortellini Skewers whip up in minutes for a tasty appetizer perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy and delicious!
5 from 13 votes
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38 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe

Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes
Our go-to fresh and creamy dill veggie dip recipe is ready in only 7 minutes, – quick, simple, and perfect for parties and all your snacking needs!
5 from 49 votes
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39 Nutella Dip Recipe

Nutella Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Filled with hazelnut goodness and a helping of tangy cream cheese & whipped cream, this Nutella fruit dip is heavenly!
5 from 24 votes
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40 Pina Colada Dip Recipe

Pina Colada Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Pina colada fruit dip is fresh, creamy and filled with pineapple and coconut bits. It is perfectly refreshing and SO dippable.
5 from 11 votes
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41 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe

Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Transform plain fruit into a decadent treat with this quick and creamy yogurt fruit dip bursting with sweet, vanilla flavor!
4.95 from 37 votes
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42 Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Mexican pinwheels are bite-size tortilla rolls filled with a spiced cream cheese mixture. They are a party in your mouth!
5 from 231 votes
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43 Bruschetta Caprese Recipe

Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Toasted bread rounds are topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, ripe avocado, and fresh mozzarella to make this Bruschetta Caprese.
5 from 7 votes
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5 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    The recipes are OUTSTANDING. You can ALWAYS find something that really fits your menu. Try and you will see – the ‘ turn out’ is SO GOOD.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you!!

  2. Joy says:

    Sometimes, we love just having a ton of appetizers as our meal & we have used so many of these!! The fruit kabobs are always a hit with the kids!

  3. Olivia says:

    Thereโ€™s so much to choose from. You will not be disappointed. Great food for every occasion.

  4. Sue says:

    Your salsa verde is a must as I get asked for the recipe every time I take it to an event. I just send them a link to your site.