Looking for some great appetizers for your next gathering? In this post, we’re sharing our top appetizer recipes including deviled eggs, crab cakes, sausage balls, bruschetta and caprese skewers. We have dips, salads, toasts and more!

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.tasty-roundups-content-container,.tasty-roundups .tasty-roundups-item.tasty-roundups-item-align-right .tasty-roundups-content-container{grid-column:1;grid-row:2}.tasty-roundups .tasty-roundups-item.tasty-roundups-item-align-left .tasty-roundups-content-container .tasty-roundups-item-number,.tasty-roundups .tasty-roundups-item.tasty-roundups-item-align-right .tasty-roundups-content-container .tasty-roundups-item-number{left:0;margin:0;top:-36px}} Crab Cakes

Learn to make Maryland Crab Cakes using real lump crab and very little filler. These crab cakes are easy to make at home. 

Get the Recipe Sausage Balls

Cheesy, crispy sausage balls made with just four ingredients.

Get the Recipe Caprese Skewers

Learn to make Caprese Skewers in just minutes using cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves and balsamic glaze.

Get the Recipe Pinwheel Sandwiches

Finger food perfect for any party or school lunch.

Get the Recipe Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Classic baked macaroni and cheese with no eggs or evaporated milk.

Get the Recipe Avocado Salsa

This easy avocado salsa is a cross between guacamole and a salsa verde and makes a great dip or sauce for tacos, burritos, and more!

Get the Recipe French Onion Dip Get the Recipe Tomato Burrata

Learn to make a burrata and tomato salad using fresh burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, olive oil and pesto. This recipe is so fresh and delicious!

Get the Recipe Pizza Bagels

Learn to make Pizza Bagels as a quick and easy dinner idea. Use bagels, pizza sauce, cheese and toppings to create this easy meal. 

Get the Recipe Buffalo Chicken Dip

A creamy baked dip with just five ingredients.

Get the Recipe Pico De Gallo

A popular Mexican dish of raw chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime.

Get the Recipe Bruschetta

Learn to make authentic Italian Bruschetta using ripe tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Get the Recipe Cowboy Caviar

Learn to make Cowboy Caviar using tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, cilantro, onions and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips! 

Get the Recipe Protein Balls Get the Recipe 7 Layer Salad

Learn to make the iconic Seven Layer Salad!

Get the Recipe The Best Homemade Chex Mix Recipe (in the Oven or Microwave)

This easy homemade Chex Mix is a delicious combo of crunchy and salty flavors.

Get the Recipe Cocktail Sauce

This shrimp cocktail dipping sauce made from just five ingredients: ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Tabasco.

Get the Recipe Homemade Salsa

The best homemade salsa recipe with fresh and zesty ingredients that will give you Mexican restaurant-style salsa to enjoy in just minutes! You’ll need tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, and sugar.

Get the Recipe Air Fryer Meatballs

Simple, juicy meatballs you can cook in the air fryer.

Get the Recipe 7-Layer Dip

This 7-layer dip recipe includes refried beans, spiced sour cream and cream cheese, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese, olives, and tomatoes as the layers. Bonus points if you throw some cilantro or green onions on top for some additional color.

Get the Recipe Macaroni Salad

A classic, creamy macaroni pasta salad recipe.

Get the Recipe Mango Salsa Get the Recipe Air Fryer Okra

You’ll be so impressed with this air fried okra! You need okra, egg, flour, and bread crumbs.

Get the Recipe Baked Seafood Dip

If you love seafood, you will love this dip. Made with cream cheese, mayo, anchovy paste, garlic, tiny shrimp, parmesan cheese, and Old Bay seasoning.

Get the Recipe Corn Dip

This is a cold, creamy dip made with just five ingredients: canned corn, mayo, sour cream, green onions, and pepper jack cheese. It’s perfect for a picnic, boat day, or really any party spread.

Get the Recipe Baked Potato Chip Crab Cakes

This appetizer gets bonus points because it’s not only delicious, but it’s sort of adorable too. I never thought I’d say that about a crab cake, but there you go. Made with imitation crab meat, jalapeno, celery, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, and potato chips.

Get the Recipe Smoked Salmon Dip

A creamy and savory dip made of smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, capers, and everything bagel seasoning. This appetizer is super easy to make! Serve it with pita chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Get the Recipe Crunchy, Cheesy Asparagus Sticks

This delicious appetizer is made with cheese sticks, asparagus, eggs, bread crumbs, and flour.

Get the Recipe Pumpkin Pasties

Learn to make Pumpkin Pasties inspired by Harry Potter using pie crust, pumpkin puree, honey, vanilla, spices and egg wash.

Get the Recipe Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

It only takes five minutes to make an easy vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or caramel cream cheese fruit dip—perfect for any party!

Get the Recipe Homemade Pretzel Pizza Bites

This recipe for pretzel pizza bites is as good as it sounds. Soft chewy pretzels combined with gooey melted cheese get dusted in fresh herbs and then dunked in hot marinara sauce.

Get the Recipe Stuffed Mushrooms

You know it’s a good party when the appetizers are amazing. Which is exactly why I recommend you make these stuffed mushrooms next time you are hosting! Made with portobello mushrooms, butter, shallot, garlic, bread crumbs, and cream cheese.

Get the Recipe Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

How to make crispy, delicious sweet potato fries in the air fryer.

Get the Recipe Pepper Jack Bites

These are very much like the appetizer version of pizza. And I’m going to give you two options: you can bake or fry. It’s up to you. You need pepper jack cheese, flour, eggs, bread crumbs, and dried oregano flakes.

Get the Recipe Air Fryer Asparagus

How to make perfectly tender asparagus in the air fryer.

Get the Recipe Spinach and Artichoke Fondue

This fondue is not only TOO delicious, it’s also really fun to eat because you get to use poky sticks. Made with Gruyere cheese, flour, cream cheese, garlic, white wine, and spinach.

Get the Recipe Toasted Coconut Onion Rings

These are a jazzed up version of onion rings. They are heavy on the onion, low on the breading, with toasted coconut coating the outsides. 

Get the Recipe The Best Fruit Salad

A recipe for classic fruit salad. The citrus honey dressing makes the flavors bright and delicious.

Get the Recipe Spicy Avocado Hummus 

This delicious hummus is made with avocado, chickpeas, tahini, red pepper, and jalapeno.

Get the Recipe Goat Cheese Logs

I love goat cheese, but it’s not the prettiest cheese for a cheese board. So this past weekend I tried covering three logs of goat cheese with random toppings and they came out REALLY cute! I added roasted nuts, toasted seed, chocolate chips, and coconut chips.

Get the Recipe Jalapeño Popper Dip

This dip is creamy, salty with just the right amount of spicy. Made with cream cheese, mayo, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, green chilies, and parmesan cheese.

Get the Recipe Air Fryer Pickles

These air fried pickles are crispy and lightly breaded. All you need is dill pickles, flour, all-purpose spice, and oil.

Get the Recipe Spicy Pimento Cauliflower Bites

These Spicy Pimento Cauliflower Bites are crunchy, spicy and go oh-so-well with the creamy pimento cheese dip I made alongside them. You need cauliflower, flour, milk, dice pimento, cream cheese, cheddar, and mayo.

Get the Recipe Easy Creamy Chicken Dip

This dip is SO good and really easy to make with white meat chicken, Underwood chicken spread, cream cheese, soy sauce, and mayo.

Get the Recipe Roasted Grape + Honey Goat Cheese Crostini

Honey goat cheese pairs so well with the sweet taste of roasted grapes and rosemary. And it all comes together in a nice crunch with a toasted crostini underneath. Your guests will love this recipe.

Get the Recipe English Muffin Pizza

Learn to make English Muffin Pizzas using English muffins, butter, sauce, cheese and toppings. An easy, kid-friendly recipe! 

Get the Recipe Rotel Dip

This is a quick and easy cheese dip recipe made from Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, chili powder, cayenne, and cilantro.

Get the Recipe Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a blanket is probably the most adorable appetizer name of all time, right? The idea is simple; hot dogs (or other pork sausage) rolled in bread and baked.

Get the Recipe Tzatziki Get the Recipe Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs have got to be one of the most addictive appetizers of all time. If you’ve never had them before, they are simply hard boiled eggs cut in half and the yolks are mixed with mayo, Dijon, and vinegar; then piped or spooned back into the egg half.

Get the Recipe Chocolate Hummus

A dessert version of the classic.

Get the Recipe Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy, beef and Spanish rice filled peppers.

Get the Recipe Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

A crispy Brussels sprout recipe that can be made in an air fryer.

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