These 35 delicious finger food ideas are perfect for celebrating summer. You will find easy bite-sized appetizer recipes ideal for warm weather gatherings.
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No summer party would be complete without some fun finger food appetizers. They make summer entertaining a breeze because they are so quick, easy, and delicious. Serve them at any outdoor gathering, backyard BBQ, pool party, potluck, or summer picnic, as they are ideal for feeding a crowd.
Finger foods are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion when the weather gets warm. It doesn’t matter if you are planning a small dinner party or a large gathering with family and friends; these bite-sized appetizers are sure to impress.
So, with this in mind, I’ve decided to share some fun summer finger foods in case you are hosting a get-together this summer and need a quick grab-and-go finger food recipe. Here are a few reasons why you will love these small bite ideas for summer:
Why You Will Love These Finger Food Appetizers
- Quick to make with simple ingredients.
- Many of these recipes can be made ahead, saving you time on the day of your party.
- Ideal for entertaining as they allow your guests to sample many different flavors.
- Easy to eat since no utensils are required.
Looking for more summer party food ideas? While you can’t go wrong with delicious cold appetizer recipes and party dips that are both cold and warm, try adding a creative charcuterie board to your next summer party for a fun bite-sized treat.
35 Finger Food Ideas for Summer Parties
These hot weather party snacks are sure to impress your guests. Find everything from meatballs, skewers, potato skins, sliders, jalapeno poppers, pinwheels, and more. These delicious summer appetizers are simple to serve, fun to eat, and perfect to enjoy all season long.
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A Cedar Spoon
Loaded Hummus Pitas
Loaded Hummus Pitas are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for your summer backyard BBQ or party. Pita bread is topped with roasted red pepper hummus and a Greek salad mixture of tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumber, and pepperoncini.
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Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Smoked Salmon Bites
This easy smoked salmon bites recipe has just four ingredients and only takes 10 minutes to make. Perfect for your next party or summer gathering.
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Cucina By Elena
Salami Cup Appetizer Bites
These crispy salami cups are a quick, 20-minute appetizer packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. Bite-sized, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser!
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4
Haute & Healthy Living
Cheese and Grape Skewers
Cheese and Grape Skewers make the perfect finger food appetizer that can be made in just 15 minutes.
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I Heart Naptime
Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Mini cheese ball bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball but smaller, which makes them the perfect bite-size party appetizer.
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6
The Jam Jar Kitchen
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Dates
These simple and delicious Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Dates are a perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering. Sweet dates are stuffed with a combination of goat cheese, mascarpone, and basil and then wrapped in salty prosciutto, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
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xoxoBella
Tomato Burrata Bites
Looking for bite-sized finger food? Try making these delicious burrata tomato bites (an easy 10-minute recipe!)
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Get Inspired Everyday!
Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a super easy and incredibly flavorful! Perfect to add to your summer charcuterie board.
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9
One Carefree Cook
Mexican Deviled Eggs
Spice up your summer parties with Mexican deviled eggs! With bold flavours and a touch of heat, these deviled eggs are a popular make-ahead appetizer for any occasion.
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10
Chew Out Loud
Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese and Lemon
These Creamy, Lemony Cucumber Sandwiches are perfect for parties and showers. They’re super easy to make in advance and taste incredible.
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11
Blue's Best Life
Easy Burrata
Take a classic Italian bruschetta recipe and add a piece of creamy burrata cheese to the top for a delicious bite-sized party appetizer idea.
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12
The Cookin Chicks
Crack Chicken Pinwheels
Try these delicious and addictive Crack Chicken Pinwheels for your next party, snack, or gathering! Filled with a savory cream cheese and chicken mixture, these pinwheels will surely be a crowd favorite.
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Three Kids, Three Cats, and a Husband
Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers
These Cantaloupe Prosciutto Bites are a simple appetizer, perfect for summer gatherings, brunch, or even a quick, refreshing snack. Sweet, juicy cantaloupe pairs beautifully with salty, savory prosciutto for a flavor combo that’s both light and satisfying.
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14
LikeHotKeto
Caprese Zucchini Cups
These caprese zucchini cups make fun appetizers or sides bursting with fresh Italian flavor! Served hot or cold they are great for any occasion!
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15
Two-Bit Tart
Nectarine Bruschetta
Nectarine Bruschettas are simple, no-oven summer appetizers that highlight peak-season fruit and pair beautifully with white wine, rosé, or sparkling wine.
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16
West Coast Kitchen Garden
Shrimp Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Shrimp Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce is an easy and delicious appetizer idea for parties.
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The Graceful Dame
Smoked Salmon Phyllo Appetizers
These smoked salmon phyllo finger food appetizers are just the small bites your next summer gathering needs!
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18
Blackberry Babe
Charcuterie Board
Learn how to make a charcuterie board to feed a crowd. Includes tips and tricks for arranging the perfect charcuterie board.
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19
Rose Bakes
Cold Veggie Pizza with Crescent Rolls (An Easy Appetizer)
Cold Veggie Pizza with Crescent Rolls is a crowd-pleasing appetizer made with a flaky crescent roll crust, creamy ranch-seasoned spread, and your favorite fresh veggies. It’s an easy, customizable classic that’s perfect for any gathering!
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20
Food Folks and Fun
Easy Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
When it comes to appetizers, these smoked jalapeno poppers are the best. After a few minutes of easy prep and an hour or so on the grill, you’ll have a cheesy, satisfying, and flavorful dish with a bit of a kick!
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21
The Forked Spoon
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
These easy Oven-Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a flavor-packed snack or appetizer made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they deliver all the bold buffalo wing flavor in a low-carb, vegetarian twist everyone will love.
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22
Kitchen Gone Rogue
Spicy Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs
These crowd-pleasing, easy, and delicious Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are the hit of any party they attend! Easily made dairy-free and/or gluten-free, so all your guests can indulge!
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23
Maria's Mixing Bowl
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokes are the perfect sweet, salty, and crunchy combination, making them a great appetizer for your next summer party.
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24
Stef's Eats and Sweets
Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs
These Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs are a delicious appetizer that can be enjoyed all summer long. Make these bacon wrapped meatballs on the grill, smoker, or in the oven.
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25
The Fresh Cooky
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ready in about 30 minutes, these ham and cheese sliders use deli ham or leftover ham for a delicious and quick summer appetizer everyone will love.
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26
Tessie's Table
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Juicy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are the ultimate summer party snack or easy dinner. Packed with bold flavors and topped with ranch or blue cheese!
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27
Small Town Woman
Classic Homemade Egg Rolls
These crispy and delicious Homemade Egg Rolls are simple to make with ground pork, cabbage, carrots, and ginger, all rolled up in egg rolls wrappers and fried to golden perfection.
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28
Dutch Oven Daddy
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms made with bacon, blue cheese, and green onions are tasty bites that explode with flavor. They are super easy to make and all you need are five easy ingredients to make the filling.
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29
Vegan Huggs
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups are a crowd favorite that is tucked inside a crispy and flaky shell.
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30
The All Natural Vegan
Loaded Dill Pickle Vegan Potato Skins
These delicious Vegan Loaded Dill Pickle Potato Skins are the ultimate summer appetizer. These crispy baked Russet potato skins are filled with a special dill pickle filling, vegan cheese, and perfectly crispy tempeh bacon bites. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
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31
Hungry for Thai
Thai Chicken Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are filled with lean ground chicken—simple yet delicious! This classic, no-fuss recipe is hard to beat! It’s a healthy favorite made with ground chicken and herbs. Plus, it’s easy to make and crowd-friendly.
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32
Mindy's Cooking Obsession
Jalapeno Potato Poppers
Jalapeno Potato Poppers are an easy appetizer made with jalapenos, cream cheese, bacon and cheddar cheese stuffed into a mini potato.
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33
The Feathered Nester
Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups are super simple to prepare with the perfect mix of crispy, spicy, and cheesy that everyone will enjoy!
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34
Pam's Daily Dish
Mini Potato Skins
Perfect for any gathering, these mini potato skins are fun and easy to make. Just grab some little red potatoes and start stuffing for a simple appetizer idea.
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35
Binky's Culinary Carnival
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These Bacon-Wrapped Scallops can be made any time of the year in the oven or on the grill for a delicious dinner or appetizer idea.
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