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Whether chilled snacks, dips, or grilled delights, we have the perfect summer appetizers for your next summer BBQ or get-together!
Snacks and Bites To Love!
With the kids home, vacations, and ALL of the parties, I always have a few snacks or appetizers up my sleeve and am ready to go!
This collection of appetizer ideas contains all sorts of appetizers that are perfect for summertime, whether you’re just trying to keep hungry kiddos fed during the day or entertaining company at a backyard barbecue!
From cold apps to both sweet and savory dips, there are plenty of summer favorites to choose from.
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Our Top 10 Summer Appetizers
1 Fruit Dip
Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Our top-requested fruit dip is a 5-ingredient fresh and creamy dream that whips up in minutes and disappears just as fast!
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2 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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3 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!
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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!
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5 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!
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6 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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7 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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8 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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9 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!
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10 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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11 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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12 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!
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13 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!
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14 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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15 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Recipe Video
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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16 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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17 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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18 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.
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19 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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20 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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21 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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22 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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23 Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serve these Buffalo Chicken Taquitos as an easy dinner idea, or as an appetizer at your next party or get together.
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24 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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25 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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26 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!
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27 Chili’s Salsa Recipe
Chili’s Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
This Chili's salsa recipe is a family favorite copycat that uses simple ingredients and blends up in minutes!
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28 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.
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29 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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30 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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31 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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32 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!
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33 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.
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34 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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35 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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36 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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37 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!
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38 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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39 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.
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40 Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Easy tomatillo salsa is spicy and delicious. It's great with tortilla chips or as a sauce on top of your favorite Mexican dishes!
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41 Peach Salsa Recipe
Peach Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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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!
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42 Cucumber Salsa
Cucumber Salsa
Total Time: 1 hour 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!
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43 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!
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44 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!!
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45 Taco Dip Recipe
Taco Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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This taco dip recipe is a fiesta of flavor, combining your favorite taco toppings into a creamy and cheesy dip that's ready in minutes.
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46 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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47 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!
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48 Esquites Recipe
Esquites Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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This Esquites recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any fiesta – plus, it's made in just 20 minutes!
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49 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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50 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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51 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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52 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.
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53 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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54 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!!
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55 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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56 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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57 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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58 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.
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I needed some ideas for some appetizers and this really helped me, one of the things I made was the peach salsa and it was delicious.
this is the best thing I could have found for all summer parties! thank you so much for sharing! that peach salsa and the buffalo chicken taquitos are calling my name!
I tried the Fiesta Pin Wheels off of this list and they are really easy to make. I wasn’t sure about the creamy taco idea, but it was delicious.
I love all the great ideas for summer food. Light and refreshing are on the menu.
I love appetizers!! Sometimes, I just want appetizers as my meal!! The wings & zucchini are my favorite!!
Love all the ideas here! Thanks!
So many tasty recipes! I can’t wait to try the zucchini fries and empanadas. They look delish!
This is going to be my go-to list for summer! Lots of great recipes and tips for serving outdoors. That strawberry salsa is calling my name!