30 Finger Food Ideas That Will Be the Star of Your Next Dinner Party

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Whoever said it’s improper to eat with your hands never chowed down on juicy chicken wings. Sure, we love a filling and satisfying family dinner as much as the next person, but these finger food ideas are best eaten in one delicious bite. Whether you’re looking for game day food recipes where snacks steal the show or want to keep your guests happily occupied till the main course, these shareable ideas are sure to please — no forks or knives required.

These easy appetizers are not only mouth-wateringly delicious, but perfectly shareable for crowds big and small. Looking for some handheld food for family movie night? Whip up a spiced snack mix and sliders to munch on all night long. Need to please a crowd before the main dish? Serve up a variety of these light and filling dishes to keep your guests satisfied and snacking for hours. The best part of these easy recipes? Many take less than 30 minutes to prepare, making party planning a breeze.

No matter the occasion or diet (we’ve got vegan recipes too!), we’ve included plenty of petite hors d ‘oeuvres your guests won’t be able to get enough of. From crispy tartines for a formal affair to pretzel bites with creamy beer cheese for a last-minute snack, there’s a dish for every type of gathering. So, the next time you have people over, take your party to the next level with one of these finger food ideas. Careful, they’re so good that you might even forget about the main course!

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

These crispy potato bites are endlessly customizable! Set out a variety of toppings — cheese, salsa, sour cream — for a personalized app to please.

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Garlicky Wings and Shishito Peppers

Cooking this party staple in the air fryer ensures that your sweet and savory wings are ready in under 30 minutes!

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Onion Flatbread

This cheesy onion flatbread is perfectly shareable, and thanks to store-bought pizza dough, it gives maximum flavor with minimal effort!

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Summer Rolls

Sneak in a serving of veggies in the tastiest way possible with these filling snacks packed with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, sweet basil and irresistible carrot.

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Chicken Taquitos

Thanks to a few shortcut ingredients (like rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce), you can have crispy, cheesy taquitos ready in just 30 minutes.

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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

Take this crowd-pleaser to the next level by quickly charring shrimp on the grill before serving with a homemade cocktail sauce.

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Fiery Pork Lettuce Wraps

Leafy lettuce works as a wrapper for all sorts of fillings — from ground turkey and chicken to shredded beef. Here, we’re featuring roasted pork tenderloin, glazed with a mix of gochujang, soy sauce and lime.

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Spiced Snack Mix

Make your own party mix from scratch, so you can choose what goes inside. We threw pretzels, cheese crackers, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds into ours, but feel free to get creative.

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Crab Cakes With Mango-Avocado Relish

Mini crab cakes can instantly make any party feel ten times fancier — especially when they’re topped with a fresh-and-fruity salsa.

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BLT Bites

Introducing the easiest appetizer you’ll want to make on repeat: all the deliciousness of the classic sandwich, sans the bread.

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Asparagus, Burrata, and Prosciutto Tartines

Looking for an extra-filling app? Crunchy toast pairs with fresh veggies, irresistible prosciutto and creamy burrata for a snack to keep you satisfied ’til the main course.

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Egg Salad Blini Bites

These bite-sized blini are ready in under 30 minutes!

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Nut Butter Ritz Sandwiches

These salty-sweet treats will be a welcome addition to any dessert spread.

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Cheesy Monkey Bread

This cheesy, pull apart dish is perfect for sharing — no forks or knives required!

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Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Sliders

Does it still count as an appetizer if we eat at least five of these veggie sliders?

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Chorizo Queso Potato Skins

Fondue + potato skins = a salty and savory hot cheese snack.

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Steak Sandwich With Arugula

Keep these sandwiches open-face to turn’em into handheld bites!

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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

These skewers are basically caprese salads on a stick, so you’re going to want seconds.

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Butternut Squash and Feta Tartlets

Use a mini muffin tin to make these adorable squash tartlets, featuring our easiest-ever pastry dough.

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Zucchini Tots

Leftover zucchini from your homemade zoodles? Use them to make a low cal version of tater tots.

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Frico Cups

These light and airy cheese cups packed with goodness might be the tastiest way to eat your veggies.

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Veggie Rolls

A little bit of cream cheese is the secret to keeping these veggie stacks — featuring fresh zucchini, carrot sticks, herbs, and sliced radishes — together.

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Avocado Dip & Totchos

Talk about a power couple. As much as we love this creamy avocado dip and these crunchy potato bites on their own, they taste the best together.

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Crispy Potatoes With Vegan Nacho Sauce

Vegans can get in on the fun with these crispy potatoes dipped in a plant-based nacho sauce.

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Ham and Cheese Oven Sliders

These bite-sized sandwiches are super easy to assemble for a crowd, since everything comes together in a single baking dish. Guests can just tear off a slider and enjoy.

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Spaghetti and Meatball Nests

Instead of filling up on a large pasta dinner, you can satisfy your carb-cravings with these pint-sized Italian appetizers.

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Gingery Shrimp Toasts

Cocktail parties were especially popular in the 1970s, when we first released this recipe. Since then, we’ve added fresh ginger, cilantro and jalapeños to the equation.

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