25 Finger Food Appetizers That Will Steal the Spotlight

Whether you’re entertaining guests, settling in for game night, or simply indulging in some delicious snacks, these recipes are your gateway to Flavor Town. From crispy bites to savory dips, we’ve got your fingers covered in a delightful array of flavors. Put away the forks and knives – it’s all about handheld happiness here. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your friends, and join us on a journey of easy-to-eat, finger-lickin’ good treats that are sure to steal the spotlight at any occasion!

Baked Chicken Meatballs

The best chicken meatballs baked until golden brown and flavored with garlic, herbs and spices. These meatballs are great served as an appetizer, or over a big plate of spaghetti.
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Everything Bagel Beer Dogs

Bagel beer dogs on a plate. — Everything Bagel Beer Dogs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Everything bagel beer dogs are a great game day appy which are easy to make. Cocktail weenies are coated in a tasty coating and then served with an easy horseradish mayo dipping sauce.
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Lemon Pepper Wings

Bite-sized chicken wings on a blue plate with lemon wedges. — Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

These Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings are juicy chicken wings fried to golden brown perfection then tossed in a sweet, spicy and lemony honey glaze! They are the perfect appetizer for your next game day gathering and they will keep you coming back for more.
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

A cheese platter with crackers and cranberry sauce. — Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This baked brie cranberry is the perfect appetizer for any season. With its rich, creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, it’s just the right amount of tart and sweet! Plus, it’s not just delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for last-minute gatherings!
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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego

A plate of apple and arugula appetizers with a bottle of wine. — Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego and Arugula are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven!
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs combine all of the signature flavors of those tangy spicy Buffalo wings we all love, including buffalo sauce and blue cheese, in the form of a small but mighty meatball!
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Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado

Scallop crostini with guacamole and pomegranate. — Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Chicken wings in a bowl with celery and dipping sauce. — Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are crispy, baked to perfection, and covered in a delicious savory buffalo sauce that will have everyone licking their fingers. Make them for any family gathering or game day, and they’ll get gobbled up fast!
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Bourbon Meatballs Appetizer

Meatballs in a white bowl with toothpicks. — Bourbon Meatballs Appetizer. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

This bourbon meatball recipe fits the bill of a well-loved and delicious appetizer. The meatballs are succulent, the bourbon sauce is scrumptious and their flavors complement each other famously!
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Stuffed Dates With Goat Cheese

Dates topped with feta cheese and sprigs of thyme, perfect as appetizers. — Stuffed Dates With Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Aleka’s Get Together.

These Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are a fancy finger food your guests will drool over at your next party! They’re sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy…everything you want from a one bite appetizer! If you’ve never had a medjool date stuffed with goat cheese, you have been missing out! They’re a holiday favorite and can be made in advance!
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Air Fryer Chicken Or Beef Frozen Taquitos

Cheesy tortilla sticks on a white plate with a checkered napkin. — Air Fryer Chicken Or Beef Frozen Taquitos. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Frozen chicken or beef taquitos – straight from your freezer to your air fryer for delicious Mexican-inspired dinner! The air fryer crisps the tortillas to perfection while leaving the meat on the inside hot, juicy, and delicious. Top these tasty taquitos off with some sour cream, cheese, salsa, guacamole, or any other toppings of choice and you’ve got an excellent appetizer!
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

Cheeseburger bites on a plate with fries. — Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These air fryer bacon wrapped cheeseburger bites are a perfect appetizer for any occasion, with a quick and easy preparation. Whether you call them bacon wrapped meatballs or meatloaf balls, you’re sure to love their amazing taste!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Stuffed jalapenos with bacon and cheese on a plate. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos are so easy! If you need a fun and easy finger food appetizer for game day or for family gatherings, you’ll love this easy snack with the perfect pop of flavor and spice.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer

Cranberry cheesecake bites with rosemary sprigs. — Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.
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Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomato Appetizer

Stuffed tomatoes with feta cheese on a wooden cutting board. — Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomato Appetizer. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you’re looking for bite size finger food, why not consider making filled tomatoes with fresh burrata? This Italian burrata stuffed tomato appetizer only calls for four ingredients plus salt and pepper. It’s quick, simple, colourful, and appetizing without being too filling.
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Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls With Fire Sauce

Chicken spring rolls with dipping sauce on a plate. — Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls With Fire Sauce. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These air fryer crab cake egg rolls with fire sauce are simple to prepare and make a fantastic appetizer. The lump crab meat is generously flavoured with Old Bay, lemon, sriracha and more, and the fire sauce is perfect for dipping. Making these seafood egg rolls in the air fryer ensures a short cooking time and beautifully crispy result!
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Delicious Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

A tray of appetizers on a wooden table. — Delicious Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Bloody Mary devilled eggs are a favourite creative deviled egg idea. They take the concept of traditional eggs and add in rich ingredients like slaw dressing, pickle juice, tomato paste, paprika, and more, to make a unique gourmet deviled eggs with a Bloody Mary feel.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Zucchini fries with dipping sauce on a white plate. — Air Fryer Zucchini Chips. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These air fryer zucchini chips are a delicious, wholesome snack with a salty, savory flavor and crispy texture. No soggy zucchini in this recipe! We take special steps to keep it crispy and firm.
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Baked Carrot Fries

Carrot fries in a red bucket on a table. — Baked Carrot Fries. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This baked carrot fries recipe is nutritious, tasty, and fun. Dip them in ranch, ketchup or even hummus. With just a few simple ingredients, these carrot fries are a quick and easy finger food to make!
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Padron Peppers

Green peppers being cooked in a frying pan. — Padron Peppers. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

Pimientos de Padrón or Padron Peppers in English are a small green mild pepper that originate from the Padrón region of Galicia in North-western Spain. These chili peppers are milder than other peppers like jalapenos or habaneros. When cooked they are so savory, flavorful, and salty. They’re almost like popping chips in your mouth…you can’t have just one.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon wrapped skewers on a white plate. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are an easy-to-make yet impressive and elegant appetizer. The perfect finger food for serving at Christmas, New Year’s Eve, cocktail parties, or any special occasion.
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Marinated Olives

Olives and peppers in a black bowl. — Marinated Olives. Photo credit: Sabrina Currie.

Warm marinated olives are a truly spectacular appetizer despite their seeming simplicity. If you like olives, you will love these. Gentle heat makes the olives intoxicatingly fragrant with the scent of spices and herbs and citrus peel adds bright, fresh notes to really elevate them.
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Butternut Squash Crostini With Goat Cheese And Fig Glaze

Roasted squash bruschetta with goat cheese and sage. — Butternut Squash Crostini With Goat Cheese And Fig Glaze. Photo credit: The Healthful Ideas.

This Butternut Squash Crostini with Goat Cheese and Fig Balsamic Glaze is the perfect party food. Crunchy garlicky baguette, creamy goat cheese, and roasted butternut squash. All drizzled with the best balsamic fig glaze and garnished with crispy fried sage. So good!
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Coconut Shrimp

These coconut shrimp are jumbo shrimp rolled in a sweet and savory coating, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A restaurant style appetizer or main course that’s super easy to make at home.
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Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Cheesy meatballs on a plate with a fork. — Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls. Photo credit: A Southern Soul.

Cream cheese sausage balls are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer that can be served on any occasion. Adding cream cheese takes this classic recipe to a whole new level, making these sausage balls the all-time best!
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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms topped with meat and herbs. — BBQ Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Life As A Strawberry.

These fun and easy stuffed mushrooms are full of easy barbecue pulled chicken, spicy pepperjack cheese, and fresh cilantro. They make a great finger food appetizer for parties any time of year!
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Vietnamese Egg Rolls

Vietnamese spring rolls with dipping sauce on a white plate. — Vietnamese Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Savory Sweet Spoon.

Vietnamese egg rolls that are crispy, flavorful, and downright addictive! It consists of an irresistible combination of crispy, golden exteriors and flavorful, savory fillings.
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Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

Buffalo chicken cups with blue cheese and green onions on a wooden cutting board. — Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

Looking for an easy and delicious bite-sized appetizer? Look no further than Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups! These are the perfect mix of crispy, spicy, and cheesy, making them the ideal party food!
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Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls with sesame seeds on a baking sheet. — Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls. Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

These homemade Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls are a delicious combination of flaky and buttery shop-bought pastry with perfectly seasoned hearty sausage meat. They are the perfect appetizer or finger food for your Christmas parties and are also great for lunch boxes, picnics, or snacks.
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Asian Meatballs

Sesame meatballs with sesame seeds on a plate. — Asian Meatballs. Photo credit: Masala Herb.

Complex flavors make these pork and beef meatballs extraordinary! Make these quick and easy Asian meatballs to serve as a sticky party appetizer. One-bite, crowd-pleasing meatballs!
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Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Fried chicken nuggets with dipping sauce on a plate. — Popcorn Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Chicken Recipes.

This KFC-style Popcorn Chicken is everything you love about the fast food chain’s most popular dish, but made with fresh ingredients in the comfort of your own home! They’re flavorful and have the perfect, satisfying crunch.
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Georgian Eggplant Rolls

Stuffed eggplants with nuts and pomegranate on a plate. — Georgian Eggplant Rolls. Photo credit: Happy Kitchen.

These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simple appetizer. Three ingredients, some artfully chosen spices, and less than an hour of time, and you have a plant-based treat for the tastebuds with these walnut stuffed eggplant rolls.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Air Fryer or Oven

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with savory lump crab then baked in the air fryer or oven for a delicious treat or party appetizer.
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