I put together this list of the best finger foods and easy appetizers for a party because I love to entertain but hate to spend all my time cooking. And, because I don’t like to save the same thing at every party, I wanted a master list of many different appetizer choices so I could easily pick a new variety for each event.
To make it easier to choose a variety of the best finger foods, I’ve divided the list into sections. Click the links below to jump immediately to the section you want to see.
- Cheese Balls
- Cold Dips
- Hot Dips
- Crowd-Pleasing Finger Foods (General)
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Jalapeno Poppers
- Pinwheels
- Pizzas
- Sliders
- Fancy Finger Foods
- Kid-Friendly Appetizers
- Snacks
- Sweet Treats
- Slow Cooker Appetizers
- Instant Pot Appetizers
Easy Appetizers
When it comes to easy appetizers, you can’t beat crackers and chips paired with cheese or dips. Here’s a great selection of some of my favorites.
Cheese Balls
- Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
- Ham and Pineapple Cheese Ball
- Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
- Easy Cheese Ball with Cream Cheese, Bacon & Green Onion
Cold Dips
- Easy Salsa
- Easy Pineapple Salsa
- Simple Black Bean, Corn and Feta Dip
- Creamy Black Bean and Corn Dip
- 7 Layer Greek Dip
- Shrimp Cream Cheese Appetizer
- Smoked Salmon Dip
- Spicy Crab Dip
- Creamy Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip
- White Bean Garlic Hummus
- Buffalo Dip
- Million Dollar Dip
Hot Dips
- Creamy Mexican Corn Dip
- Hot Beef Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Baked Cheese Dip
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- White Pizza Dip
- Cheesy Pizza Dip
- Onion Bacon Dip
- Baked Vidalia Onion Parmesan Dip
- Creamy Crawfish Dip
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Cheesy Sausage Dip
The Best Finger Foods
At a party, you want to make it as easy as possible for your guests to mingle and move around. When it comes to party food, bite-size portions that guests can eat with their hands are the best. Below you’ll find dozens of delicious finger foods.
Crowd-Pleasing Finger Foods
- Easy Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- Easy Taco Sausage Cups
- Savory Swedish Meatballs
- BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- BLT Appetizer Cups
- Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Chicken Enchilada Cups
- Chicken Roll Ups with Ham and Cheese
- Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings
- Individual Spinach Dip Bread Bowls
- Oven Toasted Ravioli
- Lumpia
- Loaded Potato Wedges
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes Appetizer Bites
- Zucchini Pizza Bites
Stuffed Mushrooms
- 3 Ingredient Stuffed Mushrooms
- Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
- Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
- Parmesan and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Jalapeno Poppers
- Baked Jalapeno Bacon and Cream Cheese Poppers
- Bacon Wrapped Sausage Jalapeno Poppers
- Apricot Jalapeno Poppers
Pinwheels
- Easy Appetizer Pinwheels
- Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
- Mozzarella and Pepperoni Pinwheels
- Turkey Cream Cheese Pinwheels
- Texas Sushi
Pizzas
- Mini BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Pizza Tarts
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza
- Crab Alfredo Flatbread
- Sweet and Savory Pear and Brie Flatbread
Sliders
Fancy Finger Foods
- Easy Savory Cheese Appetizers
- Spicy Avocado Crostini Bites
- Roasted Asparagus Parmesan Crostini
- Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Tempura Shrimp
- Smoked Salmon Bites
- Salami and Cream Cheese Bites
- Waldorf Cheese Bites
- Guava Paste with Cheese Appetizer
- Mango and Brie Quesadilla
- Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola
- Marinated Cheese Peppers and Olives
- Easy Onion Appetizers
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Phyllo Cups
- Zucchini Pizza Bites
- Zucchini Rolls with Hummus, Chicken, Mint and Avocado
Kid-Friendly
- Brat Bites
- Cheesy Pretzel Sticks
- Bacon Wrapped Crackers
- Orange BBQ Little Smokies
- Italian Roasted Potato Bites
- Crispy, Cheesy Bread Bake
- Mini Meatball Appetizer Cups
Snacks
More Easy Appetizers and Finger Foods
When most people think of easy appetizers, they think of traditional nibbles that are savory and either simple assembly or oven-baked. The recipes above all fit that description.
However, some of my favorite party foods are ones that let me make use of my favorite kitchen appliances, like my slow cooker and my Instant Pot. Plus, I always like to offer at least one dessert option. Below you’ll find my favorite recipes in those categories.
Sweet Treats
- Caramel Cream Cheese Dip
- Lemon Fruit Bruschetta
- Cookie Dough Dip
- White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels & Oreos
- Peanut Butter Snack Balls
Slow Cooker
- Crockpot Chex Mix
- Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Dip
- Crockpot Queso Blanco Dip
- Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa
- Crockpot Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Instant Pot
- Orange Glazed BBQ Meatballs
- Copycat Applebee’s Artichoke and Spinach Dip
- Mexican Bean Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
I hope you’ve found plenty of recipes for your next party from my list of the best finger foods and easy appetizers! I will continue to update it as I find new recipes that are simple to prepare and popular with my party guests. Bookmark this page so you have a ready list of easy-to-prepare party food at your fingertips!
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Mary from Mission to Save says
Wow, what an extensive list! So many great appetizers to choose from. And thanks for including my easy pinwheels too.
Marcia Acker says
Thank you so much this is so so helpful. I had so many complicated recipes but this is simple and gives me a wide variety.
Corinne Schmitt says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful. I LOVE appetizers so it was a lot of fun putting this together. It’s even more rewarding when it helps others!
Katy says
This was great and I really appreciate the ideas!