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Every summertime potluck and outdoor party needs appetizers! This collection of BBQ appetizers has all the options you’ll need!

A collage of bbq appetizers.

Appetizers are Made for BBQs!

To us, cookouts are synonymous with simplicity. No fancy menu here, just our favorite tried-and-true recipes. This ALWAYS includes delicious and simple BBQ appetizers!

From summer celebrations to a simple backyard BBQ, we love to grill and sit around with our favorite appetizers, BBQ side dishes, and summer desserts!

We have our most popular go-to recipes mixed in with a few new favorites. Get out of your comfort zone and try something unexpected!

Enjoy various recipes from Spinach Dip Bites to Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups and beyond.


Our Top 10 BBQ Appetizers

1 Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs
Total Time: 35 minutes

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There's nothing better than a platter of these perfect deviled eggs. They are easy, flavorful, and great for parties and holidays!
5 from 53 votes
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2 How to Make a Charcuterie Board

How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Video

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 Easy Fruit Dip

Easy Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes

Recipe Video

Fresh and creamy fruit dip is one of our top requested recipes, it whips up in no time, and ALWAYS vanishes in minutes!
5 from 207 votes
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4 Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Our easy spinach artichoke dip is extra delicious, cheesy and prepped in minutes – making it the ultimate party dip!
5 from 188 votes
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5 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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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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6 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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7 Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Our homemade salsa recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for chips, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes!
5 from 114 votes
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8 7 Layer Bean Dip

7 Layer Bean Dip
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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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 46 votes
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9 Spinach Artichoke Bites

Spinach Artichoke Bites
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Spinach artichoke bites are encased in a flaky crescent cup for a favorite finger food appetizer, ready in 20 minutes and always a hit!
4.99 from 206 votes
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10 Black Bean Corn Salsa

Black Bean Corn Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes

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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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More BBQ Appetizers

11 Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe

Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Cups are simple to make, and packed full of delicious spinach and cheese flavor! They are baked to perfection.
5 from 4 votes
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12 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

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Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs – minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
5 from 132 votes
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13 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 8 minutes

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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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14 Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Homemade cinnamon tortilla chips are a quick and easy treat to serve with your favorite dessert dip, frosting, or salsa!
5 from 35 votes
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15 Fruit Salsa

Fruit Salsa
Total Time: 18 minutes
Fresh fruit salsa is a perfect pairing for our sweet homemade cinnamon chips. Ready in under 20 minutes, you can make it for any occasion!
5 from 9 votes
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16 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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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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17 Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade Tortilla Chips
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Make restaurant-quality homemade tortilla chips with just 3 ingredients and 30 minutes! They're our favorite, irresistibly delicious snack.
5 from 9 votes
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18 Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes

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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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19 Hot Corn Dip

Hot Corn Dip
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is deliciously chunky and perfect for dipping. Serve it as an appetizer or side!
5 from 17 votes
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20 Knorr Spinach Dip

Knorr Spinach Dip
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

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Creamy Knorr spinach dip's savory flavors pair perfectly with veggies and your favorite crackers making it a party favorite!
5 from 4 votes
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21 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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22 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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23 Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
Tangy cream cheese salsa dip is a tasty twist on a classic red salsa. It's made in minutes with only 2 ingredients!
5 from 11 votes
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24 Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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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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25 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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26 Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Juicy Watermelon Salsa is sweet with the perfect touch of spice. It's a tasty summer salsa that whips up in minutes!
5 from 7 votes
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27 Salsa Verde Recipe

Salsa Verde Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes

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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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28 Peach Salsa Recipe

Peach Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

Recipe Video

Fresh peach salsa is delicious with chips, on top of fish or pork, or spooned over tacos! You'll love the flavor combinations in this recipe!
5 from 21 votes
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29 Baked Tortilla Chips

Baked Tortilla Chips
Total Time: 17 minutes
Baked tortilla chips are just as tasty, but with fewer calories. Only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for a better way to snack!
5 from 6 votes
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30 How to Make Guacamole

How to Make Guacamole
Total Time: 10 minutes

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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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31 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 52 votes
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32 Hot Spinach Dip Recipe

Hot Spinach Dip Recipe
Total Time: 33 minutes
This cheesy hot spinach dip is packed with flavor. Bake it up in the oven for a perfectly shareable appetizer!
5 from 3 votes
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33 Cucumber Salsa Recipe

Cucumber Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Crisp and light Cucumber Salsa is delicious with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. It is best when freshly made and chilled.
5 from 13 votes
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34 Mango Salsa Recipe

Mango Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
This sweet and savory Mango Salsa is perfect with chips or any Mexican meal. It's full of flavor and simple to make.
5 from 12 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.
4.88 from 25 votes
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36 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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37 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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38 Homemade Hummus

Homemade Hummus
Total Time: 7 minutes

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You can whip up this Homemade Hummus in 5 minutes or less! With just a few simple ingredients, this delicious hummus is perfect for dipping pita bread, fresh veggies, and tortilla chips.
1 from 1 vote

39 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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40 Beanie Weenies

Beanie Weenies
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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41 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe

Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
5 from 98 votes
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42 Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Spicy fried jalapeno poppers are a classic appetizer that everyone wants! Bite into these cheesy poppers for a flavor explosion!
5 from 55 votes
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43 Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are simple, quick , and delicious. Chicken smothered in barbecue sauce and wrapped in bacon make for a popular appetizer at any gathering!
5 from 12 votes
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44 Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe

Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Boneless BBQ Wings are double breaded and fried to crispy perfection. They make a perfect game-day appetizer or weekend dinner!
4.93 from 41 votes
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45 Pineapple Meatballs Recipe

Pineapple Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet and savory Pineapple Meatballs are a perfectly easy appetizer for parties and get-togethers or a delicious side dish for dinner.
5 from 21 votes
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46 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe

Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious Barbecue Chicken French Bread is loaded with chicken, cilantro, cheese, avocados and ranch dressing. It is a quick & easy FAV!
5 from 10 votes
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47 Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
This easy potato skin appetizer is loaded with bacon & cheese and crusted with parmesan, making it the best potato skins ever!
5 from 12 votes
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48 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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49 Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Crispy, tangy fried pickles are perfectly crunchy and ready for dipping in under 30 minutes for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
5 from 167 votes
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50 Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Our sweet & savory crockpot bbq meatballs recipe are a hit at every party and only require 5 minutes of prep.
5 from 10 votes
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51 Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes

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This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
5 from 28 votes
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52 Boneless Wings

Boneless Wings
Total Time: 1 hour

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Our BEST spicy, tender boneless wings are a simple and delicious crowd favorite – restaurant quality right from home!
5 from 31 votes
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53 Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes

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Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal. 
4.95 from 18 votes
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54 Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Sweet and savory bacon wrapped dates make a tasty appetizer. The contrasting flavors combine for the perfect bite!
5 from 7 votes
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55 Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This Recipe Is Inspired By One Of Our Favorite Disneyland Foods – Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers From Bengal Barbecue! These Skewers Only Require 4 Ingredients And Take Less Than 10 Minutes On The Grill! 
5 from 8 votes
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56 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Video

Quick and simple sausage stuffed jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes.
5 from 54 votes
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57 Crockpot Meatballs

Crockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
5 from 215 votes
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58 Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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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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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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5 Comments

  1. Jaffe Perniciaro says:

    5 stars
    Easy and exceptional tasty! In addition, kid friendly! A must make1

  2. Raquel Lopez says:

    I have been looking for some good appetizers for our family 4th of July get together. We are smoking some meat and needed some goodies to go with it. There are several here that I have bookmarked and we are making. I am so looking forward to trying that tomato corn avacado salsa!!!!

  3. Sue says:

    My husband likes your bacon wrapped recipes while I like the lighter items like the caprese kabobs or zucchini fries.

  4. Joy says:

    Pretty much live on on your salsas & dips in the summer!! We love the caprese kabobs too. Love the grilling time of year!!

  5. Olivia says:

    Great appetizers for any occasion. No need to look further. Best ideas here!