45 Bite Sized Appetizer Ideas for Parties

Impress your guests with these 45 easy bite-sized appetizers that are perfect for dinner parties, game day gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends and family. 

A collection of small bite-sized appetizer recipes

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Although the holiday season is behind us, there are still so many reasons to celebrate in the new year. Between, birthday parties, game day gatherings, graduation parties, bridal showers, and gender reveal parties, there is always a need for party food.

Whether you are looking for party dip recipes, like cheesy warm dips or simple cold dip recipes, creative charcuterie board ideas, or no-fuss finger foods, party snacks are perfect for entertaining.

 And, when it comes to finger food recipes there is nothing better than easy bite-sized appetizers. They are effortless to make, simple to grab, and allow you to spend more time mingling with guests because you can eat them without using plates or utensils. 

Plus, they are ideal for any occasion, whether you are planning a casual get-together and want craveable snacks or planning a dinner party with friends or colleagues and looking for a fancier appetizer, these mini appetizer recipes are guaranteed to impress your guests.

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45 Bite-Sized Appetizer Ideas for Parties

These delicious bite-sized appetizer recipes are perfect for feeding any crowd. Find classic finger foods like pinwheels, meatballs, and pigs in a blanket to fancier appetizers such as puff pastries, stuffed mushrooms, tartlets, and more. You are sure to find something you’ll love in this list of delicious small-bite appetizer recipes.

Easy Finger Food Appetizers

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Mexican Burrito Roll Ups
The Cookin Chicks
Mexican Burrito Roll Ups
Mexican Burrito Roll Ups are pinwheel sandwiches featuring a delightful combination of creamy, cheesy refried bean fillings wrapped in tortillas and cut into bite-sized treats!
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2
Mini pizzetta - the perfect bite sized pizza
Food Nutters
Mini pizzetta - the perfect bite sized pizza
Spice up your pizza night with our mini pizzetta recipe. Easy to prepare, perfect for small (and big) kids, without leaving a mess behind.
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3
Buffalo Chicken Bites With Spinach And Blue Cheese
Ramona's Cuisine
Buffalo Chicken Bites With Spinach And Blue Cheese
These chicken bites contain some nice ingredients like spinach, chilli sauce, blue cheese and the outcome is just insane. The absolute perfect party bite sized starter.
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4
Easy 3 Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs
When Salty and Sweet Unite
Easy 3 Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs
These Hawaiian Meatballs are the perfect appetizer or snack! Glazed with Pineapple and Passion Fruit Preserves, this dish will be the talk of the room. And it only takes 3 ingredients!
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5
Pigs in a Blanket with Dipping Sauces (Air Fryer or Oven)
The Fresh Cooky
Pigs in a Blanket with Dipping Sauces (Air Fryer or Oven)
Easy Pigs in a Blanket air fryer recipe with savory cocktail sausages wrapped in sweet and buttery crescent rolls cooked quickly in the air fryer or oven. Game day snack or appetizer.
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6
Mini Potato Skins
Pam's Daily Dish
Mini Potato Skins
These mini stuffed potatoes are the perfect bite-size or two-bite appetizers for any gathering. They’re easy and fun to make too.
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7
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels [VIDEO]
Sweet & Savory Meals
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels [VIDEO]
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels are the ultimate party appetizers, and they can be assembled in less than 20 minutes. Loaded with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch, these crack chicken pinwheels are flavorful and guaranteed to be your favorite finger food.
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8
Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
The Feathered Nester
Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
Make our easy ham and cheese pinwheels or roll ups with flaky puff pastry. Perfect for snacks, parties, or quick meals they will be a real hit!
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9
Chicken Enchilada Bites
Homemade on a Weeknight
Chicken Enchilada Bites
Chicken Enchilada Bites - A delightful and easy appetizer or snack full of the flavors of chicken enchiladas.
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10
Easy Pigs In A Blanket
Budget Delicious
Easy Pigs In A Blanket
Need a fun and easy appetizer or finger food? These pigs in a blanket will be a huge hit at any occasion! They are great as a snack, at a tailgate, Game Day or Super Bowl party and Christmas Party.
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11
Easy Pesto Chicken Meatballs (30 Minutes)
Cooking Up Memories
Easy Pesto Chicken Meatballs (30 Minutes)
Looking for a simple and delicious weeknight meal? These chicken pesto meatballs come together in no time and are packed with flavor.
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12
Candied Bacon Crackers
Love From the Oven
Candied Bacon Crackers
Candied Bacon Crackers are easy, bite-sized appetizers made with a handful of simple ingredients. These sweet & savory snacks make the perfect pre-dinner bite!
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13
Cream Cheese Wontons
Small Town Woman
Cream Cheese Wontons
With this easy and tasty recipe, indulge in the perfect blend of crispy wonton wrappers and creamy cream cheese filling. Impress your friends and family with these irresistible cream cheese wontons!
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14
EASY Bacon Wrapped Bread Bites
I Heart Naptime
EASY Bacon Wrapped Bread Bites
Bacon Wrapped Bread Bites - These tasty appetizers have just three ingredients, and they are sure to be a hit at any party!
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15
Mini Taco Meatballs {appetizer}
Boulder Locavore
Mini Taco Meatballs {appetizer}
These zesty taco meatballs are ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for parties or a quick weeknight meal.
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16
English Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
The Sassy Foodie
English Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
English puff pastry sausage rolls are a classic appetizer or snack recipe, that are so incredibly easy to make at home! These homemade British sausage rolls are so easy to make at home, that you can easily skip the freezer section version.
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17
Easy 3 Ingredient Meatballs (Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs)
Lauren Fit Foodie
Easy 3 Ingredient Meatballs (Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs)
These 3 Ingredient Meatballs use frozen meatballs and are such an easy appetizer to make in the slow cooker! They are so tender and delicious in the best sweet and savory sauce that will make your taste buds go crazy. They're the perfect appetizer for any get together but also make a great entree option too!
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18
Pretzel Bites
Spend with Pennies
Pretzel Bites
These homemade pretzel bites are soft, chewy & delicious! Golden brown and sprinkled with salt, these are a must-have for any party!
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19
Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Tastes Better From Scratch
Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
These easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect finger food for parties, gatherings, or game day! Creamy stuffed jalapeños are wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish, and impress your guests with the ultimate combination of spicy, creamy, and smoky flavors.
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20
Jalapeno Bottle Caps
Chili Pepper Madness
Jalapeno Bottle Caps
Make your own crispy, crunchy, restaurant style battered and fried jalapeno bottle caps (fried jalapeno pepper slices) at home. Here is the recipe. Spicy and delicious, they are the perfect appetizer or snack.
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21
Buffalo Shrimp
Organically Addison
Buffalo Shrimp
This buffalo shrimp is a delicious and popular appetizer! It is made with crispy shrimp coated in a spicy buffalo sauce. This 20-minute easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from game days to backyard barbecues.
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Fancy Small Bite Appetizers

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Easy Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers
Haute and Healthy Living
Easy Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers
These avocado and goat cheese cucumber bites are light and healthy but packed with flavor. They look fancy but are relatively easy to make!
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23
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups with Creamy Lemon Dill Spread
Chew Out Loud
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups with Creamy Lemon Dill Spread
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups (Pinwheels) with creamy Lemon Dill Spread are the perfect party appetizer that can be made ahead of time. They’re fun and delish for lunch, too. The creamy lemon dill spread is amazing!
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24
Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie
The Savory Cipolla
Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie
These elegant and delicious bite-sized Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie are the perfect make-ahead party appetizer. Crispy phyllo cup shells are filled with savory and sweet caramelized onions and melty cheese creating an irresistible treat everyone will want more of.
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25
Cranberry Brie Bites
Yellow Bliss Road
Cranberry Brie Bites
Cranberry Brie Bites are a sweet and tangy bite-sized appetizer. Creamy brie cheese in a flaky crescent roll cup topped with cranberry sauce.
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26
Easy Garlic Crostini With Olive Oil
My Chefs Apron
Easy Garlic Crostini With Olive Oil
A flavorful Easy Garlic Crostini recipe, featuring crisp bread slices infused with aromatic garlic and rich olive oil and toasted until golden brown.
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27
Turkey, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Party Bites
Ottawa Mommy Club
Turkey, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Party Bites
This Turkey, Cranberry, and Goat Cheese Party Bites Recipe will be a big hit with your guests. The perfect party appetizers!
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28
Mini Vegan Spinach, Artichoke, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cups
Nuts & Twigs
Mini Vegan Spinach, Artichoke, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cups
Mini Vegan Spinach, Artichoke, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cups are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for parties or gatherings.
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29
Brie and Dark Cherry Phyllo Cup Recipe
Mommy Evolution
Brie and Dark Cherry Phyllo Cup Recipe
The flavors of warm melted Brie and sweet dark cherries are enhanced with a slight hint of maple syrup with my Phyllo Cup Recipe.
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30
Stuffed Dates With Goat Cheese
Aleka's Get-Together
Stuffed Dates With Goat Cheese
These Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are a fancy finger food your guests will drool over at your next party! They're sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy...everything you want from a one bite appetizer! If you've never had a medjool date stuffed with goat cheese, you have been missing out!
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31
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Living Chirpy
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious party appetizer or side dish with tons of amazing flavors. One of our favorite mushroom recipes, these crab-stuffed mushrooms are a delicious blend of lump crab meat stuffed in savory mushroom caps.
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32
Mushroom Arancini
Chef’s Pencil
Mushroom Arancini
These crispy Mushroom Arancini are the perfect bite-sized party appetizer! Filled with a creamy mushroom risotto center and coated in a golden, crunchy exterior, they offer a delightful mix of textures and rich, savory flavors. Perfect for entertaining, these elegant yet easy-to-eat treats are sure to impress your guests!
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33
Roasted Grapes Phyllo Cup Appetizers
Craving Something Healthy
Roasted Grapes Phyllo Cup Appetizers
Roasted grapes phyllo cup appetizers are perfect for the holidays. An easy recipe made with grapes, blue cheese, walnuts, & mini phyllo cups.
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34
The Best Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Little Sunny Kitchen
The Best Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a simple and incredibly flavorful appetizer recipe that is perfect for parties.
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35
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups
Vegan Huggs
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups - a crowd favorite tucked inside a crispy and flaky shell.
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36
EASY Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (With Napa Cabbage)
Yummy Bowl
EASY Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (With Napa Cabbage)
Enjoy delicious Pan-fried Pork Dumplings, filled with savory ground pork, napa cabbage, and spices. These crispy dumplings are easy to make and perfect for dipping in a flavorful sauce. Ideal for a tasty appetizer or snack!
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37
Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini
Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini
Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to leave your guests impressed. The flavorful combination of sun-dried tomatoes, various cheeses, basil, and a hint of garlic, this easy bite-size appetizer will be enjoyed by all.
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38
Pear and Brie Crostini - The Best Italian Appetizers
Top Moms Ideas
Pear and Brie Crostini - The Best Italian Appetizers
Pear and Brie Crostini is a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy richness of brie cheese, all atop crispy toasted bread. Here’s a simple recipe for it:
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39
Honey Goat Cheese Balls
A Cedar Spoon
Honey Goat Cheese Balls
Honey Goat Cheese Balls are a simple, festive appetizer. Soft goat cheese is formed into balls and rolled in a mixture of honey, apricot preserves and pecans. You can easily switch up the nuts and preserves to create different flavor combinations!
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40
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta (Italian Recipe)
Evolving Table
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta (Italian Recipe)
Mix fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, and vinegar to make this Easy Italian Bruschetta recipe that can be served with toast, as a dip, or with chicken!
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41
Smoked Salmon and Dill Canapes
Living Sweet Moments
Smoked Salmon and Dill Canapes
These delicious Smoked Salmon and Dill Canapes require only 5 ingredients and can be made in 10 minutes or less! Perfect for entertaining those close to you.
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42
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach
Happy Kitchen
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach
These vegan stuffed mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for parties. Umami-packed mushrooms filled with cheesy vegan ricotta, spinach and garlic and topped with vegan parmesan make a perfect vegan alternative to traditional stuffed mushrooms, but are gluten- and dairy-free and so delicious!
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43
Cranberry Pistachio Crackers
Two Sisters Mix It Up
Cranberry Pistachio Crackers
With creamy cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and crunchy pistachios, they’re the perfect little bite your guests will love.
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44
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites: Easy Air Fryer Recipe!
Dinners Done Quick
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites: Easy Air Fryer Recipe!
These cranberry brie bites only take about 15 minutes to prepare thanks to your air fryer! They come out flaky, with gooey melted cheese and a pop of cranberry flavor for a delicious appetizer!
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45
15-Min Spicy Ramen Noodle Spring Rolls (with Rice Paper)
The Fruity Jem
15-Min Spicy Ramen Noodle Spring Rolls (with Rice Paper)
These spicy noodle spring rolls use instant ramen for instant deliciousness in just 15 minutes! Wrapped with thin rice papers which turn crispy when baked/fried!
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