Party Panic? 22 Quick Appetizers You Can Whip Up from Your Pantry
Impress your guests with this delightful collection of mouthwatering appetizer recipes, perfect for any gathering! From crispy chicken mozzarella sticks to zesty guacamole, this roundup features a diverse array of dishes that will kick off your meal in style. If you’re hosting a lively party, gearing up for game day, or simply craving a delicious snack, these appetizers are sure to be a hit. Create savory bites, creamy dips, and handheld delights that will keep your guests coming back for more. These irresistible starters are guaranteed to be the highlight of your next get-together!
Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer
The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry.
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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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Arancini Recipe
Perfect arancini is moist, tender and flavorful inside and beautifully crispy on the outside. This simple arancini recipe is a great way to use up leftover risotto.
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Chunky Guacamole
This chunky guacamole recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Made with avocados, tomatoes, green onions, chilies, lime juice, and cilantro, it is a perfect addition to any meal.
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Street Corn Nachos
These elote Mexican street corn nachos offer a delicious twist to the classic Mexican nachos recipe, featuring a zesty cheese sauce and unique toppings that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Once you try them, you’ll surely agree that the combination of elote and nacho chips is an unbeatable culinary delight.
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Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dip
Whether you want to dip veggie sticks, melba toast, chips, crackers, or something else, this avocado herb green goddess dip is really good. Pair it with a vegetable board or charcuterie platter and enjoy the fresh flavours in every mouthful.
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Antipasto Board
Make the Italian antipasto board or holiday antipasto wreath your new appetizer tradition – a delicious party platter featuring a variety of cheeses, deli meats, vegetables, and a flavorful garlicky herb dressing that’s sure to please every palate.
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Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Crispy Coconut Shrimp has the most tender, plump shrimp with a crispy, sweet coating. This delicious combination is irresistibly crispy to make these shrimp an absolute favorite quick dinner or appetizer.
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Asparagus And Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles
These Asparagus and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles are the perfect appetizers for Brunch or any party! Asparagus, prosciutto, and cheese wrapped together inside of a puff pastry and cooked until perfectly golden – you can’t go wrong. They’re easy to make, quick, and so delicious!
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BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings
These delicious air fryer BBQ peach bourbon wings can be served as an appetizer or as part of a tasty dinner for any occasion. The combination of peach and bourbon flavors with the chicken wings, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, will leave your guests wanting more!
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Slow Cooker Spicy Corn And Jalapeño Cheese Dip
Spicy corn and jalapeño cheese dip makes great party food. You can make this jalapeño corn dip in the crockpot and make it as spicy (or not) as you choose. This slow cooker dip recipe is always a BIG hit and this easy street corn dip doesn’t last long.
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5-Minute Chunky Vegan Queso
In a pinch and need something quick and easy? Look no further, this 5-minute chunky vegan queso is not only easy but is super delicious! It comes together in about 5 minutes and has less than 10 ingredients!
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Southwestern Egg Rolls
Juicy chicken, melted Pepper Jack cheese, black beans, bell peppers, and corn seasoned with southwest-inspired seasonings and fried to crispy perfections! You can fry, air fry, or bake these easy egg rolls which are a Chili’s Restaurant copycat. The quick creamy mashed avocado ranch dipping sauce is the perfect final touch!
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Bacon Wrapped Crackers Appetizer
Bacon Wrapped Crackers are a simple idea that can’t be beat. Any bacon wrapped appetizers will be a hit on game day or holidays, so these are a true winner.
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Saltfish Fritters
These saltfish fritters are bomb, y’all! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and full of flavor perfect way to use up leftover saltfish!
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Antojitos
Spicy, cheesy, creamy is the ultimate appetizer. These antojitos are loaded with cream cheese and peppers and are baked to perfection.
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Mini Corn Dogs
These Mini Corn Dogs take half hot dogs, roll them in a sweet, cornmeal batter, and then deep fry to golden brown perfection! Great for a weekend snack, game day appetizer, or a quick lunch your kids will love!
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Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels
Crunchy Southwest chicken pinwheels are loaded with creamy chicken, veggies, and cheese, and they get a crunch from crushed tortilla strips, which sends them to another level. They are perfect for a lunchbox, after-school snack, or as an appetizer for game day!!
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Italian Antipasto Squares
Enjoy the flavor of delicious deli cuts with pepperoncini, ham, cheese and more with this delicious recipe for antipasto squares. They’re fun to make, easy enough, and perfect as an appetizer or main course.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites
Bacon-wrapped chicken bites are simply the best!! They are the perfect bite with smokey bacon on the outside and chicken slathered with cream cheese and jalapenos on the inside. Make up a batch of these for Super Bowl, game day, or any gathering for that matter.
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Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings
Grilled Korean BBQ chicken wings are tender, juicy, and covered in mouthwatering sweet heat sauce after being perfectly grilled with indirect heat! A delicious appetizer that takes only 5 minutes to prep!
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Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip
Despite its name, this Texan recipe doesn’t actually contain any fish or caviar, but it’s a delicious and colorful appetizer that’s perfect for summer barbecues, and a great option for those looking for a vegan Southwest-style dip or a bean and corn salsa.
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