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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!
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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 our 4th of July appetizers are party-perfect! Prep your fireworks and get ready for happy snacking!
Why we love these appetizers:
- Crowd-pleasing. The diverse range of flavors and textures in these easy appetizers promises they will be a hit at any event, pleasing even the pickiest of eaters.
- Seasonal ingredients. Many of the recipes incorporate fresh, seasonal produce!
- Planning tips. There are plenty of helpful tips to aid in planning your 4th of July menu and hosting a great party!
Storing and Serving Tips
- Serving. 4th of July snacks should be served about an hour before dinner. Do not set out for more than 2 hours.
- Make ahead options. Choose appetizers that are easy to make as well as ones that can be made ahead of time.
- Share the load. Don’t hesitate to ask guests to bring appetizers to help ease your to-do list.
- Balance the dishes by offering a mixture of hot and cold, protein and vegetables, and light and heavy. Consider colors and textures as well.
- Patriotic. The colors of the American flag can be used for platters, bowls, and other table decorations.
- Keep food cold/warm.
- Have two coolers, one for hot dishes and one for cold dishes.
- Once you’re done cooking food, set the grill to a very low heat and use it to keep food warm.
- Use a crock pot or chafing dish.
- Place bowls and platters on a tray of ice.
- Don’t set out more than what can be eaten within 30 minutes. Refill as needed.
Summer Produce Perfect for Appetizers
There are many delicious fruits and vegetables in season, perfect for grilling, salads, and other dishes. Enjoy the tastes of summer with fresh produce!
- Summer fruits. blueberries, strawberries, melon, avocado, cherries, citrus, peaches, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, apples, or grapes
- Summer vegetables. potato, red peppers, cucumber, green bean, asparagus, zucchini, sweet corn, or lettuce
- Fresh herbs. mint, rosemary, thyme, parsley, dill, garlic, basil, or oregano
Favorite 4th of July Appetizers
Who doesn’t love a good appetizer spread? 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.
1 Fruit Dip Recipe
2 How to Make a Charcuterie Board
3 Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe
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Get the recipe4 Veggie Tray Recipe
5 Taco Dip Recipe
6 Black Bean Corn Salsa
7 Hot Corn Dip
8 Deviled Eggs Recipe
9 Beanie Weenies Recipe
10 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe
More Fourth of July Appetizers + Dips
Serve your grilled burgers and hot dogs with some Tortilla Chips and Homemade Salsa or any of our favorite finger foods!
11 Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
12 Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
13 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
14 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
15 Crockpot Meatballs Recipe
16 Boneless Buffalo Wings Recipe
17 Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
18 BLT Dip Recipe
19 Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe
20 Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
21 Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
22 Salsa Verde Recipe
23 Salsa Recipe
24 Cream Cheese Salsa Dip Recipe
25 Hamburger Dip Recipe
26 Pineapple Meatballs Recipe
27 Crack Chicken Dip Recipe
28 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
29 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
30 Fruit Salsa Recipe
31 Mango Salsa Recipe
32 How to Make Guacamole
33 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
34 Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe
35 Esquites
36 Easy Bruschetta Recipe
cold appetizers
Cold appetizers are a must at any Fourth of July party! Veggies and dip or a Charcuterie Board of crackers and cheddar cheese are easy classics, but we have plenty of options to shake things up!
37 Homemade Hummus Recipe
38 Veggie Cups Appetizer
39 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
40 Caprese Kabobs Recipe
41 Fruit Kabobs
42 Burrata Board Recipe
43 Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
44 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
45 Pineapple Cheese Balls
46 Tortellini Skewers Recipe
47 Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe
48 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
49 Nutella Dip Recipe
50 Pina Colada Dip Recipe
51 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
A Favorite Dip
This 7 Layer Bean Dip is a must-have at every function! It has loads of flavor and all your favorite dip ingredients!
It’s perfect for summer potlucks and family gatherings!
Here is the recipe:
50+ 4th of July Appetizers
Ingredients
- 2-3 (9-ounce) cans Frito Lay bean dip
- 4 (8-ounce) tubs guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package taco seasoning
- Top with cheese, olives, tomatoes and green onions
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, and layer one at a time in this order: First Layer – Frito Lay bean dip, Second layer – Guacamole, Third layer – Sour cream and Mayo (1 Cup each), mixed with taco seasoning.
- Sprinkle your favorite topping on last, including cheese, olives, tomatoes, or green onions.
- Chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Easy 4th of July Appetizers
This collection is full of some of our favorite appetizers to serve and to eat! These easy and delicious 4th of July appetizers are sure to get your holiday celebration started off with a bang!
More Collections: Easy Appetizers, Summer Appetizers, BBQ Appetizers
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.
Thank you!!
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!
There’s so much to choose from. You will not be disappointed. Great food for every occasion.
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.