Easy Appetizers For a Party or For Snacking – A collection of party appetizers that are simple to whip up for guests or just for enjoying at home!
Easy Party Appetizers
Before any of my parties, I find myself thinking
Ok, now that I know what the theme is… what in the heck am I going to make?
Most of the time, I LOVE to fix appetizers for a party, more than main dishes. It’s easier for the guests to pick at all evening, and it leaves a ton of variety instead of trying to pick one or two main dishes, HOPING everyone likes it.
I’ve found that a lot of you are looking for party appetizers too, so I wanted to make it super easy for you to find some great recipes and ideas. Besides, that’s what we’re all about here, isn’t it? (Real life. Well Styled.)
So you’ll find all of the easy party appetizers from our archives right here on this page… all in one place! Simply select the one that tickles your fancy and it will take you right to the recipe!
Maple Baked Brie
Gooey melty cheese, topped with crunchy nuts and sweet maple syrup makes a great appetizer that everyone will want to grab a second taste of.
Little Smokies
Made in the Crock Pot, these little smokies are a crowd-pleaser at any type of party! Easy to make, simple ingredients, and tons of flavor!
Reuben Sandwich Dip
Serve this cheesy meaty dip with crusty rye bread slices. This is a unique and tasty way to get the sandwich flavor you crave in a dish that can feed a crowd.
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Everyone loves a soft pretzel. Make these for a delicious appetizer that you can top with seasonings, or dip into melty cheese.
Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms
A platter of stuffed mushrooms is always a good idea for a party food to share. This recipe makes stuffed mushrooms even tastier by smoking them.
Pizza Monkey Bread
This take on pizza is perfect for a crowd. Everyone will want to dip this cheesy treat into sauce for a really delicious appetizer option!
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Make a tasty yet elegant option to wow your guests with these bacon wrapped dates. They are sweet, salty and so yummy!
Cheese Board
Setting up an epic cheese board doesn’t have to be complicated. This idea uses fruit, cheese, nuts and crackers to set up a spread worthy of celebrating at your next gathering.
Easy Potato Trifles
These trifles have all of the goodies you like on a baked potato like bacon and cheese, but they are served in little glasses for a parfait unlike any other!
Frito Chili Pie
Appetizers don’t have to be fancy! Tasty is enough to make it worthy of sharing. This recipe makes for a frito pie that your guests will work up an appetite for.
Easy Pico de Gallo
Set out a bag of chips and a big bowl of this easy pico de gallo for a simple yet satisfying appetizer. Everyone is going to love these fresh flavors.
Cheesy Chicken Empanadas
These empanadas are loaded with chicken, cheese and rotel tomatoes for a really delicious snack. These are portable so you can munch and mingle at your next party.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Cups
These crescent cups are filled with chicken bacon ranch flavor for a snack that everyone will hope to grab seconds of. Maybe you should make a double batch for your party?
Fruit Board
This easy spread offers fruit, cookies and the best dip! Set this out for your guests to graze on and you are sure to have a sweet party.
Focaccia Bread
You can’t go wrong with homemade bread as a starter. This recipe is so easy to make, you might want to add it to your weekly routine for fresh and flavorful bread.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
I know you are going to love this recipe for strawberries stuffed with creamy cheesecake. This is easy and so elegant! Serve these at a party for a summer inspired snack.
Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
This dip is creamy, spicy and so good! Serve with chips, crusty bread or crackers for a crowd pleasing appetizer.
Pigs in a Blanket
You can’t go wrong with a classic like pigs in a blanket for a snack. This recipe is so easy to make as it bakes in the air fryer for perfectly flaky rolls with beefy franks in the middle.
Loaded Cream Cheese Dip
While this appetizer is perfect for football party food, it is so tasty you can serve it at any gathering. Be sure to have a variety of dippers to go with this dish.
Southwest Egg Rolls
These egg rolls have the best flavor! They are made with chicken, corn, black beans and plenty of spices. You are going to love this tasty dipping sauce also.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
These mini sandwiches are easy to make, using deli meat, cheese and your favorite toppings!
Baked Portobello Mushrooms
Baked portobello mushrooms with plenty of cheese and spices makes for a really tasty offering to serve to guests at your next party.
Christmas Tree Pinwheels
The presentation of this appetizer makes it the perfect holiday party food. This recipe is so delicious you can serve it anytime of year for a crowd pleasing snack.
Elote Dip
Mexican street corn flavor is going to be a big hit as an appetizer. This recipe is fuss free and makes enough that everyone can have a bite of this great dip!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie
Plan to make this epic and adorable charcuterie board for the holidays! It has such a colorful and tasty variety of ingredients so everyone can find their favorite combination.
Spicy Ranch Crackers
If you want something simple yet so good to snack on with friends, then try this easy spicy ranch crackers! These are so tasty you won’t be able to stop at just one.
Cheddar Biscuits
If you love those iconic biscuits from Red Lobster, then you will appreciate this recipe. It has plenty of cheese, butter and garlic to make a biscuit that will keep everyone coming back to the food table for another taste.
Air Fryer Buffalo Tenders
This finger food is perfect for a party or just to snack on! If you are a fan of bold buffalo flavor, then you are going to want to make these ASAP. Serve with blue cheese dip and celery on the side.
Pretzel Cheese Dip
If you want a simple snack that was made to share, then try this cheese dip with pretzels. This is so cheesy and so delicious!
Smoked Queso
You can’t go wrong with chips and smoky, cheesy queso as a starter. This recipe is perfect for taco night, or anytime you need some melty cheesy goodness in your day.
Texas Toast Pizza
Who could resist pizza as a starter? This recipe uses garlic bread to make a tiny slice of pizza that is bursting with buttery, garlic flavors!
Taco Layer Dip
Taco dip is such a good starter or snack. But, it is so delicious that you could totally make a meal of this! Serve with chips and soft taco shells for a dish that you will fall in love with from the first bite.
Rotel Dip
Cheesy, spicy dip with plenty of ground beef, chiles and spices makes for such a good starter. Serve this with taco night, enchiladas or just as a snack.
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs
Pop these meatballs in the slow cooker with plenty of bbq sauce and grape jelly. This recipe uses sriracha to spice things up for a delicious flavor addition. I know you will love these as a party food, or serve them at the holidays for a light snack.
Cowboy Queso
Make this queso with black beans, corn and plenty of cheese for a starter that is so tasty and filling! Serve with chips, but save a few spoons to top your taco with, if you can!
Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs
Go from frozen to fabulous in no time with this easy instant pot recipe that is great for any occasion. These are ready in just 4 minutes for fast and filling food!
Buffalo Bacon Blue Cheese Dip
Serve this extra flavorful dip with chips, crusty bread or fresh raw veggies for the best starter. This is great to offer guests, or to graze on before dinner. It has a pronounced flavor that you are sure to find delectable.
Blue Cheese Dip
If you enjoy the flavor of blue cheese this is the dip for you! It has simple ingredients, takes no time to make, and goes so well with fresh veggies, chips or crackers.
Homemade Guacamole
A great appetizer doesn’t have to be complicated. This guacamole recipe uses plenty of fresh veggies to make a starter that you will want to serve with many future meals.
Air Fryer Shrimp
Pop these succulent shrimp into the air fryer for a fast first course. Pair with your favorite co*cktail sauce for a classic appetizer option.
Hot Taco Dip
Serving something spicy tonight? Why not offer this tasty taco dip as a starter? This also makes a good option for parties as it is delicious and easy.
Taco Pinwheels
Make a few of these taco stuffed wraps and slice them into rounds to share with friends at a party. These have so many fresh flavors to entice your guests to have a bite.
Grilled Shrimp Marinade
Make this marinade for grilled shrimp and serve this as your first course. These would be great on lettuce cups, skewered with grilled veggies, or on mini tacos.
Fried Chicken Sliders
Bring classic fried chicken flavor to your first course with these sliders. They are small in size but have such the big, tasty flavor of comfort food in every bite.
Italian Sliders
Serve some super flavorful sliders as an appetizer if you want to indulge in sub shop flavors while serving a healthy dinner.
Honey Lime Fruit Salad
Start the meal with a bowl of juicy fruit salad with a tantalizing dressing for an appetizer that appeals to everyone! Use your favorite in season fruits to make this salad unique to your preferences.
Everything But The Bagel Dip
Serve this flavorful dip with veggies, chips, bread or even bagel chips if you like. It has a great flavor that works as party food, or a simple starter for so many meals.
Sloppy Joe Sliders
Start the meal off with some saucy sloppy joe sliders. These are just the right size to entice your appetite for more.
Avocado Wontons
If you love the flavor of guacamole, then you need to make these fresh and flavorful wontons. Make them in your air fryer for a super healthy appetizer everyone will love.
Strawberry Jalapeno Bruschetta
Sweet, spicy and so good are the ways to describe this bruschetta recipe. Use in season berries and peppers for the freshest flavor.
Mediterranean Style Mussels
This fancy starter is so easy to make! They have a great Mediterranean flavor that feels elegant, but is fuss free for the perfect party food.
Whew! That’s a lot of party appetizer recipes! I hope you found one or 15 recipes that you want to make! If you now have your party menu planned and need decorating thought-starters, feel free to browse our parties to snag more simple and easy party planning ideas HERE!
