Recipes and Cooking Party Recipes Appetizers 20 Easy Party Snacks for Low-Stress Entertaining These quick appetizers are ready in a flash. By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason Donnelly Nothing kicks off a gathering like a showstopping snack table. Use one (or more) of these easy party snacks to complete your menu. Many of these simple party snacks can be made in advance or use shortcut ingredients to keep the prep as stress-free as possible. 01 of 20 Rosemary Roasted Nuts View Recipe Jason Donnelly Taste these herb- and spice-coated nuts and you'll never settle for a can of mixed nuts again. This party snack recipe is irresistible when served warm from the oven, but can be made ahead and served at room temperature, too. 02 of 20 Mango Pico de Gallo View Recipe Blaine Moats Make this colorful fresh salsa one day ahead, and it will be even yummier on your snack table. Allowing the salsa to chill overnight gives this easy party snack's unique flavors time to meld and become more balanced. 03 of 20 Party Crostini Bites View Recipe Dera Burreson This party snack recipe can be customized to whatever flavors you wish. Start with your favorite crostini base (bread, mini naan, or party rye), then go to town by piling them up with one of our 10 tantalizing toppers including shrimp cocktail, hot honey apple, and layered chutney. 04 of 20 Warm Potato Chips with Parmesan and Herbs View Recipe Victoria Pearson Elevate a plain bag of potato chips into a simple party snack that will have everyone raving over. Kettle chips are dressed in an irresistible combo of Parmesan, herbs, garlic, and lemon zest. Warmed for just a few minutes in the oven, it's one of the easiest party snacks you'll ever make. 05 of 20 Roasted Chickpeas View Recipe Blaine Moats A healthful alternative to chips, these crunchy, slightly spicy beans make a perfect party snack. Plus, they pack in some plant-based protein! Double the recipe to feed a larger crowd. Roasted Chickpea Recipes You'll Want to Snack on Forever 06 of 20 Gluten-Free Tex-Mex Cheese Dip View Recipe Jason Donnelly Make a double batch of this party snack for a crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone can enjoy. This creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy dip is perfect for chips and veggies. Be sure to use a gluten-free taco seasoning mix (or make your own), as some purchased versions might contain wheat ingredients. 07 of 20 Sweet Potato Fritters with Yogurt-Chive Dipping Sauce View Recipe Jason Donnelly A bit of brown sugar is added to the batter of this party snack recipe, resulting in the ultimate savory-sweet bite. Whip up the creamy yogurt dip before you start frying up these soft, flavorful fritters so you can enjoy them while they're still warm and supremely tender. 08 of 20 Air-Fryer Kale Chips View Recipe Caitlin Bensel Trying to cut carbs but need something to munch on? Try these air-fried party snacks. A splash of soy sauce and a hint of olive oil allows for a savory treat that you can feel good about eating. 09 of 20 Cranberry-Vanilla Cereal Drops View Recipe Peter Krumhardt Whip up these no-bake treats up to three days in advance (if you can resist them sitting on the counter). For a richer nutty flavor, be sure to toast the macadamia nuts. It'll be the perfect sweet-and-salty bite for the snack table. 10 of 20 Caesar Dip with Vegetables View Recipe Blaine Moats This creamy dip has the flavorful ingredients you would find in Caesar dressing—Parmesan, lemon, and garlic. Served with crisp raw veggies, it's the perfect combination of healthy and indulgent. 11 of 20 Wrap and Roll Basil Pinwheels View Recipe Jason Donnelly Tender tortillas filled with meat, cheese, and herbs and then rolled into petite spiral bites are easy to make and easy to eat. Sprinkle the serving platter with additional snipped fresh basil for a special touch. 12 of 20 Bread Dipping Oil View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Expecting guests any minute? This flavored olive oil dip takes just 5 minutes to throw together. Mix the oil with one of our seasoning blends (try everything bagel spice!) and serve with crusty bread. 13 of 20 Bacon and Cheese-Stuffed Dates View Recipe Jason Donnelly This quick party snack looks super fancy, but only takes 25 minutes to prepare. That means more time to set up the snack table and get the drinks flowing. If you're not a fan of blue cheese, try swapping in creamy goat cheese. 14 of 20 Caramel Popcorn View Recipe Jason Donnelly Caramel corn is a classic party snack that is even better when made from-scratch. Kids and adults alike will go crazy for this sweet, slightly sticky snack. Party Appetizers That Will Have Everyone Asking for the Recipes 15 of 20 Veggie Summer Rolls with Chimichurri Sauce View Recipe Blaine Moats Colorful veggie-filled summer rolls add a touch of elegance to the holiday snack table. Sprinkle with fresh snipped parsley for an extra touch of class. 16 of 20 Crunch-Coated Bananas View Recipe Peter Krumhardt Bananas, peanut butter, and a cornflake crunch make a delish healthy nosh for your snack table. This recipe easily doubles (or triples) for unexpected guests and can be whipped together in just a few minutes with ingredients you likely already have on hand. 17 of 20 Parmesan-Ranch Sweet Potato Snack Mix View Recipe Carson Downing Everyone loves ranch, so our Test Kitchen turned it into an easy party snack. Simply toss together chips, pretzels, and nuts in melted butter spiked with ranch-flavor seasoning. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this finger-licking-good party snack is going to disappear fast. 16 Trail Mix and Snack Mix Recipes for Easy Energy Boosts 18 of 20 Candy Cane Bark View Recipe Peter Krumhardt No sweet says holidays quite like this classic candy. This sweet party snack combines both vanilla and chocolate candy coating for a beautiful swirled design. 19 of 20 Cheese Wafers with Pepper Jelly View Recipe Jason Donnelly Tender cheddar crackers spread with sweet-spicy jelly make for a unique (and wonderful) flavor sensation. Give these simple party snacks a try as the foundation for other spreads, too. 20 of 20 Pickle Wraps View Recipe Katlyn Moncada You need just three ingredients to whip up this easy appetizer recipe. Simply spread cream cheese on a piece of deli meat (we like to use ham) and roll it around a large dill pickle. Slice and serve with toothpicks for the ultimate holiday snack. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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