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    Home » Appetizers » 20 Easy Finger Food Appetizers

    20 Easy Finger Food Appetizers

    Published: May 15, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    20 Easy Finger Food Appetizer ideas for your next party pin

    Finger foods are fun foods! Here's a collection of 20 Easy Finger Food Appetizers that your friends will love. Most of these appetizer recipe ideas are gluten-free, many are vegetarian, paleo or keto! You'll find something for everyone in this round-up of finger food recipes.

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    Mini Cheese Balls on a pretzel stick make an easy party snack you can make ahead of time.

    Whether you’re planning a happy hour with one other couple, a formal dinner, or a full-scale bash, this round-up of 20 Easy Finger Food Appetizers will give you some appetizer ideas when you're deciding what to serve.

    If you need just one potluck offering or a full menu of finger foods, this collection of easy appetizer ideas might help with your decision-making. Need ideas for easy finger food recipes for a crowd? Read on!

    👍🏼 Tips for choosing finger food appetizers

    Aim for a variety of offerings, considering the needs of your guests with allergies who may be on special diets. I've organized these finger food recipes so you can do just that.

    Choose from

    1. foods to stuff (like mushrooms, dates or mini peppers),
    2. things to dip
    3. two-bite snacks 
    4. nuts and snack mixes
    5. crostini with different toppings

    Some of these recipes are gluten-free, some vegan or vegetarian, and some paleo and keto. There is something for everyone!

    Click on the button beneath each photo to take you directly to the recipes!

    20 Easy Finger Food Appetizers your friends will love

    1. Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick

    Close up view of mini cheese balls with pretzel sticks on a white dish with rosemary sprigs
    Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick
    Need a last-minute finger food for your party? To make these Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick, toss the ingredients in a food processor, form little balls, roll in finely chopped nuts, and skewer with a pretzel or toothpick. Easy!
    Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick
    Mini Cheese Balls with pretzel sticks and grapes in the background

    2. Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

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    Garlic Lovers' Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    Bite-sized mushroom caps, stuffed with garlic, herbs, blue cheese (or other strong cheese) make these Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Easy to make gluten-free.
    Garlic Lovers' Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    Mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese, garlic and herbs on a white narrow serving dish

    3. Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

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    Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    These Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese stuffed mushrooms are an easy appetizer, perfect for parties year round. Gluten-free, too!
    Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

    4. Mini Spinach Artichoke Tarts

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    Mini Spinach Artichoke Tarts
    Mini Spinach Artichoke Tarts make a tasty finger-food appetizer. Made with mascarpone or cream cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, they're ideal party food for any season.
    Mini Spinach Artichoke Tarts
    Mini Spinach Artichoke Tarts on a white platter


    5. Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts and Mint

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    Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Mint
    Soft and tender Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts and fresh mint, makes a quick and easy appetizer.
    Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Mint
    Soft and sweet Medjool Dates Stuffed with Creamy Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Fresh Mint
    Click on the button beneath each photo to take you directly to the recipes!

    6. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

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    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
    Sweet dates, strong flavoured cheese and smoky bacon combine to make this always popular bacon wrapped stuffed dates appetizer.
    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
    bacon-wrapped stuffed dates on toothpicks

    7. 10 Minute Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers

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    10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    These 10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers are loaded with bright fresh herb flavours from easy-to-make chimichurri sauce. A low carb, keto and paleo-friendly recipe. 
    10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    Appetizer size Chimichurri shrimp kabobs on a white platter.

    8. Cranberry Glazed Chili Chicken Wings

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    Cranberry Glazed Chili Chicken Wings
    Simmer sweet chili sauce, tart cranberries and mellow onions to make these Cranberry Glazed Chili Chicken Wings for your next party.
    Cranberry Glazed Chili Chicken Wings
    a platter of cranberry glazed chili chicken wings

    9. Blue Cheese Crostini with Crisp Honeyed Pear

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    Blue Cheese Crostini with Crisp Honeyed Pear
    Top thin slices of toasted baguette with whipped blue cheese, thin slices of crisp pear, a sprinkle of lemon zest and a drizzle of honey for an always-popular appetizer.
    Blue Cheese Crostini with Crisp Honeyed Pear
    drizzling honey on pear and blue cheese crostini

    10. Spicy Stuffed Spanish Mini Peppers

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    Spicy Stuffed Mini Peppers
    These spicy stuffed mini peppers are a fabulous Spanish tapa that you can prepare ahead and pop into the oven just before serving time.
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    Spicy Stuffed Mini Peppers. A scrumptious Spanish tapa that can be made ahead of time. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    11. Cranberry Walnut Beggars' Purses

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    Cranberry Walnut Beggars' Purses
    Beggars' Purses made with mini Brie cheese rounds are wrapped in puff pastry with a cranberry-walnut filling and baked in the oven or cooked in an air fryer. A popular appetizer!
    Cranberry Walnut Beggars' Purses
    Overhead view of a plate of 5 Cranberry Walnut Beggars' Purses Appetizers
    Click on the button beneath each photo to take you directly to the recipes!

    12. Easy Cold Crab Dip

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    Easy Cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
    This crab meat dip is always a hit! Made with fresh or canned crab and flavoured with horseradish, lemon, and crisp veggies, this is a light dip to serve with low-carb crackers or veggie sticks.
    Easy Cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
    Overhead view of a bowl of crab dip with crackers

    13. Prosciutto with Melon and Mint

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    Prosciutto with Melon and Mint
    Wrap a small piece of Italian prosciutto ham around a fresh slice of melon and garnish with a fresh mint leaf for a quick and easy appetizer.
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    Prosciuitto with Melon and Mint in Tuscany |www.flavourandsavour.com

    14. Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Maple Walnuts

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    Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Maple Walnuts
    A simple, spectacular 5-minute summer appetizer made with fresh figs, salty goat cheese and sweet maple-glazed walnuts.
    Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Maple Walnuts
    A tray of fresh figs with goat cheese and maple walnuts served with fresh blackberries.

    15. Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip

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    Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip
    This Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip is ideal for holiday parties or casual get-togethers.  It's smooth and creamy with hints of lemon and garlic. Serve with veggies or pita chips.
    Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip
    Creamy Lemon Feta Dip garnished with pomegranates.

    16. Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso Aioli Dip

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    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso Aioli Dip
    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso Aioli Dip make a fun finger food appetizer. Skillet roasted on the stove top, smoky charred shishito peppers are mild but tasty.
    Blistered Shishito Peppers in a cast-iron skillet with lemon slices

    17. Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

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    Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini
    This Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini with hazelnuts and honey is an impressive appetizer for any time of the year.
    Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini
    close up view of a crostini appetizer with roasted grapes and whipped goat cheese

    18. Grilled Cajun Prawn & Pineapple Kabobs

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    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    These grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs are skewered with pineapple and cooked to perfection over high heat. They're packed with smoky, spicy flavours! An ideal appetizer or main dish year round. Gluten-free, paleo and low-carb!
    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    Grilled Cajun Prawn or Shrimp Skewers with pineapple on a small white plate

    19. Spanish Spiced Almonds

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    Spanish Spiced Almonds (Almendras Fritas)
    A small bowl of these salty, smoky Spanish Spiced Almonds tapas, known as Almendras Fritas in Spain, makes a great shared starter or a happy hour snack. Serve these spiced nuts at a tapas party! Delightfully addictive!
    Spanish Spiced Almonds (Almendras Fritas)
    square appetizer bowls of Spanish Spiced Almonds

    20. Five Tips for Making Perfect Crostini

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    5 Tips for Making Crostini - Ultimate Guide
    Crostini appetizers are small canapés that make ideal finger food! You can pack a lot of interesting flavour combinations on top of one small slice of baguette! Avoid common mistakes by following these 5 tips for making perfect crostini appetizers your guests will love! This post includes 10 crostini recipes.
    5 Tips for Making Crostini - Ultimate Guide
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    More crostini recipes

    • Three smoked salmon crostini appetizers on a black slate board.
      Smoked Salmon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
    • Close up view of a Cranberry Whipped Ricotta Crostini appetizer.
      Cranberry Whipped Ricotta Crostini
    • Close up view of a bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer crostini
      5 Tips for Making Crostini - Ultimate Guide
    • close up view of a crostini appetizer with roasted grapes and whipped goat cheese
      Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

    When you make one of these finger food appetizers, let me know which ones you tried in the comments section below. I love hearing when you've made one of my recipes!

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    1. Dee

      July 24, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      So many great ideas. I made the goat-cheese stuffed dates and the mini cheese balls. Both were gobbled up! Thanks. Will be trying the other ones soon.

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      • Flavour & Savour

        July 25, 2019 at 1:08 pm

        Those two are both popular all the time! Hope you get a chance to try the other ones soon!

        Reply

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