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If you’re looking for pre-dinner dishes that are mess-free and easy to eat, try something from this collection of finger food appetizers!
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Finger food appetizers are a fantastic way to kick off a party or gathering, and they offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for hosts and guests alike! One of the biggest benefits of finger food appetizers is their simplicity. They are typically easy to prepare and require minimal cleanup, allowing hosts to focus on enjoying the party with their guests. Finger foods also eliminate the mess and fuss associated with traditional sit-down meals, making them ideal for casual and relaxed gatherings.
Another great thing about finger food appetizers is their versatility. They can be served hot or cold, sweet or savory, and there are endless possibilities for flavors and combinations. Whether you’re a fan of classic favorites like Crock Pot Meatballs and Mozzarella Sticks or looking to try something new and exciting, there’s a finger food appetizer on this list to suit every taste!
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1 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!
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2 Egg Rolls Recipe
Egg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ready in only 20 minutes, this crispy egg rolls recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal!
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3 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!
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4 Taquitos Recipe
Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Everyone loves these classic taquitos! They're fried to golden perfection and are great as appetizers or even a main dish.
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5 Spinach Puffs Recipe
Spinach Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Buttery spinach puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties!
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6 Fried Zucchini
Fried Zucchini
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Restaurant-style fried zucchini is a family favorite! It's simply addicting, especially dipped in ranch or marinara.
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7 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!
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8 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!
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9 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!
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10 Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Everyone is obsessed with these gooey homemade mozzarella sticks, breaded with a flavorful coating and fried to golden perfection.
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11 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!
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12 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Quick and simple sausage stuffed jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes.
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13 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!
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14 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!
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15 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
This simple 3-ingredient appetizer is great for parties and get togethers and is so full of flavor! Everyone will love these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls.
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16 Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Savory puff pastry sausage rolls are deliciously addicting and ready in under 30 minutes. They make a tasty breakfast or appetizer!
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17 Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
These delicious Cream Cheese Rangoons are filled with cream cheese, garlic, and green onions, then baked to crisp perfection!
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18 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!
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19 Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Potatoes are a delicious appetizer combing two favorite ingredients – bacon and potatoes. Just add your favorite dip!!
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20 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!
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21 Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Tender Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites are packed with sweet and savory flavor with just a hint of spice!
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22 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.
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23 Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Make these buffalo cauliflower bites for your next football party! No one will even notice they are healthier or even made with cauliflower. They’re our new go-to appetizer!
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24 Pizza Muffin Recipe
Pizza Muffin Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Cheesy pizza muffins are made with canned biscuit dough for a delicious kid-friendly dish that's ready in minutes!
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25 Mini Pizzas
Mini Pizzas
Total Time: 18 minutes
These bite-sized mini pizzas are topped with fresh tomatoes and basil and are on the table in only 20 minutes!
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26 Mini Hotdogs
Mini Hotdogs
Total Time: 18 minutes
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Our wildly popular mini hotdogs require only TWO ingredients and make a perfect lunch, dinner, or party appetizer!
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27 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!
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28 Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Simple + Savory Buffalo Chicken Sliders pack just the right amount of heat. They are great served as a dinner or appetizer!!
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29 Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Savory and delicious Loaded Pulled Pork Cups have all of the tasty flavors of a BBQ dinner in one convenient bite!
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30 Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Decadent Brie and Pear Tarts are elegant, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes! Dazzle your guests with these refined hor d'oeuvres.
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31 Brie Phyllo Tarts Recipe
Brie Phyllo Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Show-stopper Brie Phyllo Tarts are simply elegant and absolutely delicious. They are ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes!!
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32 Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe
Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Hot wings are a staple at any get together or party. This easy recipe will show you how to make this appetizer in the oven resulting in crispy, Baked hot wings.
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33 Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Deliciously crispy baked chicken wings have endless possibilities. Bake in the oven, and dip in your favorite sauces!
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34 Asparagus Roll Ups
Asparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Asparagus wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.
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35 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.
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36 Zucchini Fries Recipe
Zucchini Fries Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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These baked zucchini sticks are crusted and baked in panko, parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil. Zucchini fries are healthy AND delicious!
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37 Asian Meatballs
Asian Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Crockpot Asian meatballs take minutes to prep, are perfect for parties and have that savory Asian flavor we all know and love.
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38 Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread Reicpe
Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread Reicpe
Total Time: 42 minutes
Perfectly spiced Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart bread is perfect for sharing, and has just the right amount of kick!!
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39 Spinach Artichoke Bread Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Deliciously cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bread makes a perfectly yummy appetizer or side!! It whips up in only 20 minutes!
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40 Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe
Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Crispy air fryer zucchini will give you all the flavor and none of the guilt! This healthy version still packs the flavor punch.
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41 Potato Rounds
Potato Rounds
Total Time: 20 minutes
Loaded with cheese and bacon, our easy potato rounds are ready to eat and dip in only 20 minutes – try sour cream or your favorite dip!
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42 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.
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43 Garlic Knots Recipe
Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
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44 Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Pull Apart Bread is a favorite appetizer and perfect for sharing. There is cheesy, delicious goodness in every bite!
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45 Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick Sausage Balls
Total Time: 30 minutes
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These cheesy, savory Bisquick sausage balls need only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes making them a go-to party appetizer.
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46 Sweet Potato Skins Recipe
Sweet Potato Skins Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Crispy Sweet Potato Skins are a delicious buttery parmesan crusted appetizer. Whip these up for your next party!!
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47 Garlic Bread Recipe
Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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This is by far our favorite Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
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48 Cheese Crisp
Cheese Crisp
Total Time: 15 minutes
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A cheese crisp is a crunchy open-face quesadilla that is an Arizona favorite!! They are quick, easy, and perfectly dippable.
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49 Zucchini Tots Recipe
Zucchini Tots Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Cheesy zucchini tots are a fun twist on tater tots, and are loaded with my favorite vegetable. They're super easy and quick to make.
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50 Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory bite of homey goodness. This perfect appetizer only needs 4 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes!
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51 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!
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52 Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Mini Deep Dish Pizzas are our new favorite dinner recipe. They're easy, quick and can be made custom for each person with their favorite toppings!
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53 Zucchini Chips Recipe
Zucchini Chips Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
If you’re looking for a tasty side, these Baked Zucchini Chips are your answer! Sliced zucchini baked to perfection with a bread crumb and parmesan crust. These bite-sized veggies taste amazing and are a great alternate to the classic fried zucchini recipe.
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54 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!
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55 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.
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56 Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe
Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Simple Greek Cucumber Cups are a light and delicious appetizer that whips up in minutes. They are a perfect low calorie snack!
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57 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.
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58 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!
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59 How to Make a Charcuterie Board
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes
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We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!
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60 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!
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61 Bruschetta Recipe
Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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This yummy Homemade Bruschetta is simple and perfect for any party! It includes fresh ingredients and is the perfect Italian appetizer!
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62 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.
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63 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!
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64 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.
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65 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!
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66 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!
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67 Lunch Kabobs Recipe
Lunch Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Kid-friendly lunch kabobs are filled with savory meats and fresh veggies. They're perfect for parties and BBQs!
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68 Fried Green Beans
Fried Green Beans
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Crisped to perfection and ready in under 30 minutes, crunchy fried green beans will make your appetizer dreams come true!
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69 Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Delicious homemade Teriyaki Chicken Wings are so tasty and addicting. They're the perfect appetizer for any get-together!
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70 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!
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71 Southwest Egg Rolls Recipe
Southwest Egg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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These delicious southwest egg rolls are fried to perfection! Serve them with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
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72 Mexican Wontons Recipe
Mexican Wontons Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Mexican Wontons are a zingy twist on a classic appetizer. They are crispy with a perfectly spiced, creamy center!
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73 Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe
Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Crispy fried cream cheese wontons are filled with cream cheese, lemon, and garlic pepper, paprika & fried to golden perfection!
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74 Avocado Taquitos Recipe
Avocado Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 11 minutes
Avocado Taquitos aka "Flautas" are filled with avocados and cheese and fried to perfection! They're perfect for a main dish or appetizer.
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75 Fried Eggplant Recipe
Fried Eggplant Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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With a crispy outside and tender middle, this fried eggplant dipped in marinara will be a favorite way to eat your veggies!
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76 Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Total Time: 23 minutes
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Quick and crispy zucchini fritters are fried to golden perfection and are finger-licking good – a great way to use up that summer produce!
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77 Avocado Egg Rolls
Avocado Egg Rolls
Total Time: 18 minutes
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These avocado egg rolls are a delicious copycat recipe for this deliciously popular appetizer from Cheesecake Factory!
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78 Mozzarella Bites Recipe
Mozzarella Bites Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Fried Mozzarella Bites are delicious, easy, and the perfect party appetizer when served with marinara. Everyone loves this bite-sized snack!
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79 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!
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80 Buffalo Wings Recipe
Buffalo Wings Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Crispy fried Buffalo Wings are tossed in the most wonderful buffalo sauce. Hot wings are the best party appetizer for a crowd!
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81 Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Buffalo Cauliflower is a veggie twist on a classic appetizer! They are crispy with the perfect touch of spice.
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82 Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
This copycat version of Cheesecake Factory's Fried Mac and Cheese appetizer is to die for! It's made of creamy mac and cheese inside a delicious and crispy breading.
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83 Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crispy lemon pepper chicken wings are fried to perfection and packed full of juicy lemon and butter flavor.
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84 Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quick and crispy pan fried cauliflower is coated in an Asian sweet chili sauce for a tasty veggie appetizer that's a crowd favorite!
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85 Avocado Bacon Egg Rolls recipe
Avocado Bacon Egg Rolls recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Crispy Avocado Bacon Egg Rolls are fried to perfection. These savory bits are perfect for your next get together!
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86 Spinach and Artichoke Taquitos Recipe
Spinach and Artichoke Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Simply Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Taquitos pretty much taste like spinach and artichoke dip all rolled up!!
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87 Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are two of our favorite appetizer recipes in all wrapped up into one dippable delight.
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this post was everything that I needed for my gathering and more! thank you so much for sharing all these amazing recipes!
You’re welcome!!
So many great ideas for a Super Bowl party!
This is so helpful! We have so many parties coming up and I can’t wait to make some of these appetizers!
Every recipe I’ve made from this list has been a keep. I know fact I just put the ham sliders on my menu for Monday. I like serving them with your creamy tomato soup.