Hosting parties is fun but overwhelming! If you have a great selection of fast and easy appetizers for a party, the process can be really simplified. Selecting appetizers is such an important party of party planning. Guests need something to graze on while they mingle. This HUGE selection of 50 fast and easy appetizers for a party are sure to impress and keep everyone happy too!
50 Fast and Easy Appetizers for a Party
You enjoy hosting. But what about the scrambling around, trying to stir four different saucepans while taking coats, opening wine, and pretending you don’t mind that your cousin brought his new girlfriend at the last minute?
Probably, not so much.
The appetizers you choose will make the difference between a seamless and a stressful one. Here are 50 absolutely delicious crowd-pleasing party appetizer recipes that make hosting a breeze.
Holiday gatherings, birthday parties, and even a small cocktail hour with friends all require advance planning. That is why it is always a good idea to plan out lots of delicious appetizers to keep everyone happy and grazing!
Some parties only require appetizers and no main course depending on the time and event, like hosting a book club. So appetizers are important!
You’ll find so many recipes you love here you’ll never have to look further when hosting a party.
As if this isn’t enough ideas… if you want more here are 20 more finger food party appetizer ideas.
Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts Courtesy of Strength And Sunshine
A super simple, crispy appetizer recipe! These breaded Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts are vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and nutritious!
An incredibly simple, delicious, and crispy appetizer recipe! These breaded Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts are gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly! These healthy air-fried artichokes are coated in a lightly seasoned breading and require no oil to cook. They make an excellent party finger food when paired with a simple dairy-free yogurt dip!
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos Courtesy of PinkWhen
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped jalapenos make the ideal low-carb finger food and appetizer for game day or family gatherings.
If you’re serving these bacon-wrapped jalapenos at a party, consider pairing them with Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, or Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies Courtesy of Air Frying Foodie
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect appetizer! These small sausages and two other simple ingredients are all you’ll need!
If you’ve never made these little smokies before, you’re in for a treat. They’re one of my favorite recipes because they’re a simple appetizer and the ideal way to prepare party foods or a game-day snack.
Air Fryer Avocado Fries Courtesy of Vigor it Out
Looking for a guilt-free snack or party appetizer that perfectly aligns with your Keto and gluten-free lifestyle? Say hello to your new favorite treat: Air Fryer Avocado Fries. Crunchy ooey gooey, and delicious for dipping!
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos Courtesy of Munchy Goddess
You’ll love these homemade Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos. Make them as an easy dinner or party appetizer. Small corn or flour tortillas are filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and salsa, then rolled and air-fried until delicious and crispy.
Air Fryer Chili Cheese Fries Courtesy of Dinners Done Quick
Make your frozen fries into a party appetizer with this air fryer chili cheese fries recipe! It also goes well with leftover chili!
Chili cheese fries are an excellent way to use up leftover chili, but they can also be made with canned chili. Starting with frozen french fries saves time in preparation, allowing you to serve your loaded fries in around 20 minutes.
Bacon Wrapped Pickles Air Fryer Recipe Courtesy of Home Fresh Ideas
This tangy Bacon Wrapped Pickles Air Fryer Recipe is the perfect party food! Made with cream cheese-stuffed pickles and cheddar cheese on top.
If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer or snack, try these air fryer wrapped dill pickles! They are extremely flavorful and will satisfy even picky eaters.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers Courtesy of Cooking With Carlee
Jalapeno poppers of all varieties are delicious, but the ones with shrimp are our favorites. Bake these bacon-wrapped shrimp jalapenos for the ideal party or game-watching snack.
These stuffed jalapenos have just the right level of heat. You can have some control over it by cleaning them out thoroughly.
Then stuff them with melty cream cheese and shrimp before wrapping them in bacon for a delicious appetizer.
Baked Brie With Fig Jam And Pistachios Courtesy of Cup Of Zest
Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pistachios has a sweet and savory topping and is ready to eat in only 15 minutes. It’s an ideal party appetizer!
During the colder months, there’s nothing better than warm and comforting ingredients like nuts, cheese, herbs, and spices. It’s the best time of year to eat a lot of food, so stock up on the best snacks and appetizers!
If you’re looking for an irresistible snack that won’t take long to prepare, try Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pistachios. A simple fig jam and pistachio topping is combined and then spread on a wheel of brie. After a few minutes in the oven, you can serve the melted brie cheese for the holidays.
Everything Bagel Cucumber Rolls Courtesy of Vigor it Out
These everything bagel low carb cucumber rolls are made of a blend of irresistible flavors and are perfect for a Keto Diet snack or as an appetizer or side for your next party. Everyone will love these easy to make, rich and creamy side dish.
Baked Oysters Courtesy of Spoonful Of Flavor
Baked oysters make an excellent appetizer or main dish. They are simple to prepare and require only a few ingredients. Prepare them for your next party or holiday meal!
Baked Potato Flautas Courtesy of Mamá Maggie’s Kitchen
Baked Potato Flautas – so simple and only 5 ingredients. They make an excellent party appetizer. Nobody can say no to these delicious bites!
Basil Lemon Burrata Appetizer Courtesy of Sip + Sanity
The Basil + Lemon Burrata with Ciabatta Toast appetizer comes together quickly for an easy, gorgeous, and gooey starter that your guests will love!
Creamy burrata is combined with grassy olive oil, lemon zest, and sweet basil for a delicious spread on toasted ciabatta. Pair it with a young, crisp Pinot Grigio or white sangria for a festive start to your celebration.
Bbq Chicken Crescent Rolls Courtesy of Dine Dream Discover
BBQ Chicken Crescent Rolls stuffed with chicken, cheese, and baked beans are ideal for dinners, party appetizers, and work lunches.
Fill crescent rolls with BBQ chicken and baked beans for a quick game-day snack.
Beef Crostini Courtesy of Amy Casey Cooks
Roast Beef Crostini with Horseradish Cream are a simple yet elegant appetizer made with crostini, deli roast, and horseradish cream.
Crispy yet soft crostini are topped with tangy horseradish cream, peppery arugula, thin slices of roast beef, nutty Gruyere cheese, and bright red tomatoes. The flavor combination is absolutely delicious.
Easy Bacon Cheeseball Recipe Courtesy of Vigor it Out
This easy bacon cheese ball recipe is a total lifesaver! It takes just a few minutes to whip up, but it’s always a huge hit at parties. Plus, with crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and a little kick of flavor, you can’t go wrong.
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms Courtesy of Josie + Nina
Boursin stuffed mushrooms are broiled and make an excellent party appetizer recipe, especially for the holidays. And they are gluten-free!
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Courtesy of Fox and Briar
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is ideal as a game-day appetizer. If you enjoy buffalo chicken wings, you’ll love this quick and easy buffalo chicken dip!
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe Courtesy of Food Fun & Faraway Places
Buffalo chicken meatballs are an excellent easy appetizer. Meatballs are an excellent choice for a cocktail party or tailgate.
The flavor of this sauce is just spicy enough, and the meatballs are always tender and juicy.
Caprese Salad Shooters Courtesy of A Magical Mess
Caprese salad shooters are a unique appetizer or side dish to serve during the holidays. It’s the classic caprese salad you know and love, but presented in an appealing way.
This recipe is single-serve, delicious, and elegant, making it ideal for quick and easy Christmas party food.
Cheeseball With Ham And Pecans Courtesy of Salty Side Dish
Ham and Cream Cheese ball filled with green onions and topped with crushed pecans! The ideal appetizer to get the party started!
A cream cheese ham ball smothered in pecan pieces is a traditional holiday appetizer made with leftover diced ham for one of the simplest cheese ball recipes ever!
This ham cheese ball recipe tastes similar to ham rollups, which are made by spreading green onion and cream cheese on a slice of ham and rolling it up. But it is better because it is also served on a cracker and is much easier to prepare.
Cheesy Taco Sticks Courtesy of Take Two Tapas
Looking for a delicious yet simple appetizer or snack? Our taco sticks recipe is a fun and flavorful take on traditional tacos that you’ll enjoy!
They are ideal for a fun family dinner, party appetizer, or after-school snack, and are a great way to celebrate the upcoming taco night.
Classic Bruschetta Courtesy of Bitz & Giggles
Impromptu parties and dinners are common in our neighborhood, and this bruschetta is quick and easy to prepare. This bruschetta is best served on top of French bread with mozzarella cheese, but can also be eaten with chips or Melba toast.
It’s an excellent party appetizer because the bread continues to taste delicious even after the mozzarella has cooled. You can’t beat the fresh, summery taste! So, so good.
Italian Chopped Salad Recipe Courtesy of Vigor it Out
Looking for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish? This easy healthy Italian chopped salad recipe is the perfect solution! Packed with fresh vegetables, hearty proteins, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing, this salad delivers a delicious balance of textures and flavors.
Frozen Spring Rolls In Air Fryer Courtesy of Air Fryer Everything
Frozen spring rolls in the air fryer go from frozen to crispy in minutes. Air fryer spring rolls are a quick and easy appetizer that the entire family will enjoy. Ideal for a potluck, party, or dinnertime!
With a frozen pack of spring rolls, a tasty dipping sauce, and your air fryer, you can whip up a flavorful mealtime snack in about 10 minutes.
Instant Pot Pom Taco Bites Courtesy of Tara Teaspoon
These Instant Pot Chipotle Pomegranate Taco Bites come together in minutes with only a few ingredients. Your multi-cooker has them in a hurry.
With this snack in your arsenal, you’ll be the most popular mom, party host, singleton, game day cook, and more. You can even choose a lower carb version served in endive leaves.
Mozzarella Bites Courtesy of Tara Teaspoon
This recipe for mozzarella bites is ideal as a party appetizer or snack. Make mozzarella bites in the air fryer with only five ingredients!
If you love Farm Rich or other branded Mozzarella Bites from the freezer section but can’t always find them, here’s a homemade alternative.
This recipe is incredibly simple, and you’ll have your favorite snack food in minutes.
Air Fryer Asian Sticky Chicken Wings From Everyday Eileen
Crispy, crunchy, tender, juicy meat with a savory Asian-style marinade characterizes Air Fryer Sticky Wings. Ideal for appetizers and snacking.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeo Poppers From Bites with Bri
These Jalapeño Poppers wrapped in bacon, cooked in the air, are quick, simple, and delicious in equal measure. You’ll love making these jalapeño poppers for game day, holidays, get-togethers, and more because they have a crispy bacon exterior, a melty pepper Jack and cream cheese filling, and spicy buffalo sauce. For a flavorful dinner, serve them as an appetizer or as a side dish with your favorite entrée.
Air Fryer Homemade Taquitos From Whole Lotta Yum
Crispy air fryer tacos, loaded with shredded beef, pork, or chicken, make a delectable snack or party appetizer.
These are tasty, nutritious, and easily customizable with different fillings, making them suitable as a snack or a meal. Alongside rice, refried beans, and a basic side salad, serve them.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings From Real Food with Sarah
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings make the ideal pregame snack or party appetizer. They take only 30 minutes to prepare and are delicious!
Serve these honey garlic wings from the air fryer as an easy family dinner with sweet potato fries and your favorite salad, or as the ideal appetizer for your summer cookout and game day get-together.
Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Taquitos From EmilyFabulous
The most popular jalapeño popper appetizer, Air Fryer Jalapen̂o Popper Taquitos, are wrapped in a corn tortilla and air-fried to a crispy delight.!
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers From Culinary Shades – Easy Vegan And Vegetarian Recipes
These delicious, easy-to-make, vegetarian, gluten-free, roasted air fryer stuffed peppers are made in the Indian style. They work well as an appetizer or as a side dish.
This recipe can be modified to make it vegan and is gluten-free. There is no rice in this recipe for air fryer stuffed peppers. It requires very little oil—so little that you can choose to omit it entirely.
Arugula and Prosciutto Salad From The Sage Apron
A homemade fig and balsamic vinaigrette dresses this salad of arugula and prosciutto! It’s the ideal simple side salad or appetizer!
Prosciutto salad boasts a zesty vinaigrette that combines savory, sweet, and salty flavors!
Baby Eggplant Parmesan From Cooking in The Keys
Savor a cheesy appetizer of bite-sized baby eggplant parmigiana, which features tiny eggplants filled with oozy cheese.
Layers of soft eggplant, melted cheese, and tomato sauce are carefully layered into each tiny stuffed eggplant. These tiny eggplant parmesan bites are great for a quick and filling dinner or as a way to wow guests.
Because it lacks bread, this recipe is low in carbohydrates and gluten.
Barbecue Meatballs with Grape Jelly From It Is a Keeper
Perfect for game day, a potluck, or any get-together, these Barbecue Meatballs with Grape Jelly make the ideal appetizer. This delicious and simple crock pot meatball recipe only requires three ingredients.
BBQ Chicken Nachos From Dishes With Dad
A great dish or game day appetizer, these BBQ chicken nachos are topped with flavorful barbecue chicken and piled high with toppings!
Who doesn’t enjoy homemade nachos that are loaded with cheese and all the toppings on a sheet pan? It’s a flavor-filled, quick and simple dish!
BBQ Crock Pot Chicken Wings From This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
These delicious and incredibly simple BBQ Crock Pot Chicken Wings make a great appetizer for any party or game day.
Their flavor is so good that you can make them any time of year, which is why they have been a favorite for so long and are now one of our favorite wing recipes.
DIY Charcuterie Board Courtesy of Vigor it Out
Are you just starting out with creating your own beautiful DIY charcuterie boards for parties? Here you will find step-by-step directions, beautiful images to guide you, and the best tips about how to make a charcuterie board that is easy and impressive.
Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies From This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
These Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies, baked until crispy and sweet, make a delightful and simple appetizer that can be served at any event or enjoyed on its own at home.
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Tomato Bruschetta From M.A. Kitchen Blog
In Italian cooking, bruschetta al pomodoro is a mainstay. A quick and tasty appetizer that uses basic ingredients to create a fantastic dish!
Cambodian Green Mango Salad From Caroline’s Cooking
This refreshing green mango salad from Cambodia is incredibly simple to prepare. Don’t let the dried shrimp turn you off; they make this easy, light side dish or appetizer that’s ideal for summertime taste and texture amazing.
Carciofi Ripieni (Stuffed Artichokes) From Easy Homemade Recipes
A traditional Italian dish called “stuffed artichokes,” or “Carciofi Ripieni,” combines the taste and texture of artichokes with a cheesy breadcrumb stuffing.
The delicate artichoke leaves are enhanced with a mouthwatering layer of flavor by the artichoke stuffing, which is made with a mixture of parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices.
In addition to being a delicious side dish or appetizer, stuffed artichokes are a wonderful way to wow guests with a visually striking and distinctive dish. Stuffed artichokes are a great, satisfying option if you’re looking to change up your usual dinner rotation or wow guests at your next dinner party.
Air Fried Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes From Sour and Sweets
Crusty, tasty, and incredibly simple to prepare are these air-fried taco bell cheesy fiesta potatoes! Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or side dish!
Cheesy Meatball Sliders From Quiche My Grits
Ground beef that has been spiced is rolled around Babybel cheese wedges to create Cheesy Meatball Sliders, which are then covered in barbecue sauce.
Savor this recipe for Cheesy Meatball Sliders, which are loaded with cheese on both sides! Juicy, flavor-packed meatballs are produced when a Babybel wedge hides in the center.
Tastes like a mini meatball sub, these cheese sliders are a hit appetizer when paired with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups From She’s Not Cookin’
Prepare these delectable Wonton Cups with chicken bacon and cheese for a simple and quick appetizer that will wow your guests.
One of those wonderful recipes to have on hand for when guests arrive and you need a quick snack is these Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups. They have an abundance of chicken and a creamy, cheesy filling. These wonton appetizers come together quickly, and if you enjoy flavors like chicken bacon ranch, you’ll love them!
Crunch Time Lip Smacking Chicken Pakora From So Yummy Recipes
A crispy and crunchy gram flour batter coats a succulent chicken piece in this chicken pakora. The chicken itself has a flavorful taste from being marinated in spices, making it a great snack or appetizer.
Crispy, boneless chicken fritters are probably the same as chicken pakora, also called chicken pakoda. similar to those you get from fast food or takeout establishments.
Essentially, they are batter-dipped boneless chicken pieces that are deep-fried until the exterior is golden and crispy.
Easy Totchos Recipe From Everyday Eileen
Yummy veggie totchos make a great light vegetarian supper or appetizer. stuffed with beans, guacamole, pico, and veggie tater tots.
Ham and Cheese Sliders in the Air Fryer From Ovenspiration
For a simple and quick supper or snack, try making ham and cheese sliders in the air fryer. Ideal as part of an appetizer table or for game day!
These little sandwiches are a hit at any get-together because of their mouthwatering flavors and gooey, melted cheese. These air fryer ham and cheese sliders are a must-try whether you’re throwing a party, need a quick lunch, or are just in the mood for a snack.
Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes From Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
The most delicious side dish you’ve ever tried is loaded mashed potato cakes. Crackly, cheesy, buttery cakes. They will become your go-to recipe.
The most delicious side dish you’ve ever tried is loaded mashed potato cakes. You will want to make these often after just one bite, regardless of whether you are looking for creative ways to use leftover mashed potatoes or you are simply craving the crispy, buttery, cheesy cakes.
Pulled Pork Nachos From Ole Blue Dog
Full-flavored Pulled Pork When pulled pork is left over, these nachos make a fantastic appetizer or side dish for a gathering.
Turkey Taco Cups From Served From Scratch
Tacos that are flavorful and crispy, but are presented in adorable, crunchy little cups, making them a unique take on tacos or the ideal little finger food!
