Easy Finger Food Recipes to Meal Prep? Nah, It’s Appetizer Time (Cuz, Why Not?)

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Get ready to elevate your weekend with a mouthwatering lineup of comforting snacks and appetizers! Indulge in Sweet Potato Fries with a Skinny Horseradish Dijon Dip and irresistible Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket. Don’t miss the showstopper Killer Poutine Recipe and the creamy Skillet Artichoke Dip. For a savory kick, serve the Best EVER Chicken Wings and zesty Coconut Shrimp. These recipes are essential for a weekend feast that will leave everyone raving!

Sweet Potato Fries with Skinny Horseradish Dijon Dip

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Sweet Potato Fries with Skinny Horseradish Dijon Dip
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Crispy Sweet Potato Fries—roasted to perfection with olive oil and sea salt, bringing out their natural caramelized sweetness. Dip them in a bold horseradish Dijon sauce and watch them disappear!
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Pigs in a Blanket (Cheesy!)

Pigs in a Blanket (Cheesy!) served fresh
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Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese are a guaranteed hit! Buttery crescent rolls, melty cheese, and juicy little sausages—what’s not to love? Easy, fun, and always the first to disappear!
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Killer Poutine Recipe

Killer Poutine Recipe
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Homemade Poutine—crispy oven fries, melty cheese, and a rich beef gravy (with sneaky veggies!). So good, you’ll wonder why you ever shared.
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5 Ingredient Southern Fried Zucchini Fritters

Shredded zucchini mixed with batter and fried into crispy fritters with sea salt.
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Southern Fried Zucchini Fritters—crispy, savory fritters made with just five ingredients and topped with a sprinkle of Malden Sea salt. Perfect for pairing with your favorite drink and enjoying at any gathering!

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Skillet Artichoke Dip

Shredded zucchini mixed with batter and fried into crispy fritters with sea salt.
Photo credit: Dutch Oven Daddy

Skillet Artichoke Dip is the appetizer you never knew you were missing—cheesy, creamy, and ready to wow in just 30 minutes! It’s so indulgent, it’ll have your guests wondering if you secretly worked at a 5-star restaurant.

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Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms 

Mushroom caps that are stuffed with peppadew peppers and crab meat.
Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen

Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms—crab, lemon, and fresh herbs stuffed into mushrooms for a bite-sized appetizer that’s both fancy and easy. Prep ahead and bake when ready to serve!

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Smoked Gouda & Ricotta Fritters 

A plate of golden-brown fried cheese balls, some of which are cut open to reveal the creamy interior. The balls are garnished with green leaves. The dish is presented on a blue plate with herbs nearby.
Photo credit: Not Entirely Average

Smoked Gouda & Ricotta Fritters—crispy, bite-sized, and bursting with smoky cheese flavor. These little orbs of deliciousness are a must for any cocktail party—served warm or at room temperature, they pair perfectly with beer, punch, or whatever you’re sipping on. Frying cheese? Totally worth it!

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Best EVER Chicken Wings

Crispy chicken wings.
Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen

Best EVER Chicken Wings—crispy, sticky, and packed with the perfect sweet-and-sour punch. Whether you’re baking, air-frying, or grilling, these wings are your year-round go-to for any occasion—just marinate, cook, and watch them disappear!

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Herb and Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizers

A plate with six savory pastries topped with melted cheese and garnished with sliced green onions. The pastries have a golden-brown crust and are placed on a floral-patterned plate.
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Herb and Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizers are the life of any party! Flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with Boursin cheese, fresh herbs, and a melty mix of cheddar and Parmesan—these little bites will disappear faster than you can say “pass the platter!”

Get the Recipe: Herb and Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizers

Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp
Photo credit: Baking A Moment

Coconut Shrimp—light, crispy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. Good luck stopping at just one!
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Garlic Knots

Garlic Knots
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Easy Garlic Knots—soft, pillowy, and drenched in garlicky herb butter. The perfect appetizer or side… but let’s be real, you’ll eat them straight off the pan!
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Tater Tot Nachos

A cast iron skillet filled with loaded tater tots, topped with melted cheese, ground beef, black olives, sliced jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and green onions. Silver forks rest on a plate beside the skillet.
Photo credit: Dutch Oven Daddy

Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos) by Dutch Oven Daddy are your new game day MVP! Swap out the usual tortilla chips for crispy tater tots and pile on all the toppings—it’s a crowd-pleaser that guarantees seconds.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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