If you’re hosting a party or barbeque, attending a corporate party, or simply love bite-sized appetizers, this recipe report is for you!
Finger foods are easy-to-prepare appetizers and are usually small, individual-sized. You don’t have to worry about making a mess when eating finger foods.
Related: Verify Snacks + Appetizers Archive For more ideas.
This roundup of easy food ideas consists of things like:
and more!
Pigs in a blanket
Pigs in the Blanket is one of the most popular finger foods. They are very easy to make! This recipe is basically two ingredients, and you can make your own homemade dipping sauce for them if you’re feeling fancy.
Homemade Cheeks Mix
Homemade Chex mix is 1000% more delicious than store-bought snack mix. Don’t even compare! This recipe can be customized to your liking, and you can also add candy for a sweet and savory snack.
Homemade french onion sauce
Homemade French Onion has a creamy and decadent texture and the perfect blend of savory with a hint of sweet. Serve alongside fresh vegetables, crackers, or potato chips.
Deviled eggs (3 ways!)
Deviled eggs are pretty much a classic piggy food any Occasions. This recipe includes a classic version and two unique ways to make scrambled eggs using ingredients like feta, dill, turmeric, and ginger.
Spring rolls with spicy peanut sauce
Fresh spring rolls are very versatile – you can make them for dinner or you can enjoy them as an appetizer / finger food. And it’s really easy to put together! Get a vegetable slicer to make the process a little faster.
Popcorn balls are easy
Let’s throw something sweet and savory into the mix with ease Popcorn balls. Easily customize these sprinkles, mini treats, or breakfast cereals for any holiday or gathering.
Pretzel Pizza Bites
This recipe for pretzel pizza bites is as good as it looks. Soft pretzel mixed with gooey melted cheese, sprinkled in fresh herbs, then dipped in spicy marinara sauce.
Easy Fruit Dipping Cream Cheese (4 Ways!)
You’ll love one (or all) of these easy 5-Minute Cream Cheese Fruit Dips for your next party. Choose from vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or caramel and serve with fresh fruit, pretzels, or vanilla wafers.
Crispy air fryer wings
Wings in an air fryer? Yes, of course! This is a simple recipe for crispy fried chicken wings that can be easily customized with any wing sauce or hot sauce. These are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Spicy avocado hummus
I love serving hummus when hosting a party. This homemade hummus is made with creamy avocado, red peppers, and jalapenos. Serve with vegetables or pita chips for a delicious appetizer. This hummus is great on small toast, too.
Spicy pimento cauliflower bites
The spicy cauliflower bites are crunchy and spicy and pair well with the creamy pimento cheese dip that accompanies it. This recipe can be made with chicken if you don’t prefer the vegetable option.
Nutella puppy chow
You could call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, but no matter the name, this tasty bite-sized treat is absolutely delicious. Make a double batch when you run out – it’s addictive!
Stuffed meat balls
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to enjoy these delicious meatballs. They are easy to prepare, juicy, and delicious. They have all the flavors of Thanksgiving stuffing. Yum!
Chili cheese chips
This is a watered down version of Fritos with all the ingredients you can pronounce (but still seriously good). Fill a bowl with this homemade snack and watch it disappear.
Goat cheese with honey and honey crostini
The honey goat cheese pairs well with the sweet taste of roasted grapes and rosemary. And it all comes together in a nice crunch with toasted crostini underneath. Your guests will love this recipe.
Crispy fried chickpeas
This hummus is not boring. The air fried chickpeas are very crunchy, and there are many options to season them according to your preference. Bonus points for a healthy finger food option!
Easy creamy chicken sauce
A delicious homemade dip recipe that combines chicken, cream cheese, and a savory dash of soy sauce. Serve it over cucumber slices or crackers.
Honey Butter Council
Have you tried the butter bar trend? I can’t think of a better way to enjoy honey-infused buttermilk with things like bagels, toast, or a croissant. So fun for a party or food!
Rocky Road Caramel Popcorn
I love making popcorn at a party, and bite-sized treats like rock-solid caramel popcorn (with marshmallows and chocolate chips) are a fun twist on caramel corn. And as always, homemade popcorn is so much better!
Baked Jalapeno Poppers (3 ways)
I made these baked chili for a fall party and they were a huge hit. This recipe has three flavor options with ingredients like pineapple, potato chips, and bacon/fucon.
Rutile Cheese Dip
Rutile cheese dip is literally a great appetizer any Occasion – It’s a classic, easy, two-ingredient recipe that you can make in a crock pot. It’s even better with chopped fresh cilantro on top.
Cheesy Sage Madeline
If you’ve never had sage madeleines before, think of them as cheesy cornbread muffins. If you’re serving chili or soup, these are perfect companions, but they’re also delicious on their own.
Strawberry chocolate mousse
Strawberries are a guilt-free (bite-sized) sweet treat, but stuffing them with rich chocolate mousse and chopped nuts is the next level of indulgence. This recipe is also dairy-free!
Feta dip shake
Feta cheese dip is one of Elsie’s favorite appetizers, and it can be “whipped up” in less than 20 minutes. This honey-dipped dip is sweet, salty, creamy, and totally unique.
Mini polenta pizza with grilled tomatoes
Here’s a fun finger food idea – bite-size pizza made with polenta and roasted tomatoes. This pizza is topped with mozzarella cheese and is crunchy on the outside with a soft and delicious middle.
Crispy asparagus sticks and cheese
I love this cheesy and crunchy food made with asparagus. Inspired by Emma’s favorite sushi recipe, these are made easily with pre-packaged cheese sticks. Serve with the house dip for the full experience.
Marinated golden sopapilas
Having a taco-style dinner? I can’t think of a better time to enjoy the goodness of homemade fried sopapilas. Season the paste in this recipe with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and a little black pepper.
Smoked salmon sauce
A creamy and delicious dip made with smoked salmon and cream cheese (plus a few other ingredients). This appetizer is easy to prepare! Serve with pita chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Baked potato chips and crab
Baked potato chips? correct! These mini crab cakes have the added salty crunch of potato chips, and can be made ahead of time in a muffin pan. They seem fancy.
Egg whites
Starbucks imitation egg white bites are super easy and delicious. You can mix a variety of ingredients (such as sausages or vegetables) before baking them. I would definitely take these to a weekend brunch or take away.
