Last Minute Party Savers: 21 Quick and Easy Appetizers from Pantry Staples

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These mouthwatering appetizer recipes that are perfect for any gathering! From crispy chicken mozzarella sticks to zesty guacamole, this roundup offers a diverse array of recipes to kick off your meal in style. Whether you’re hosting a party, game day, or just looking for a delicious snack, these appetizers are sure to impress. Make savory bites, creamy dips, and handheld delights that will leave your guests coming back for more. These irresistible starters that are guaranteed to be the talk of your next get-together!

Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

Chicken Mozzarella Sticks. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

Arancini Recipe

Arancini Recipe.
Arancini Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Perfect arancini is moist, tender and flavorful inside and beautifully crispy on the outside. This simple arancini recipe is a great way to use up leftover risotto.
Get the Recipe: Arancini Recipe

Chunky Guacamole

Chunky Guacamole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This chunky guacamole recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Made with avocados, tomatoes, green onions, chilies, lime juice, and cilantro, it is a perfect addition to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Chunky Guacamole

Street Corn Nachos

Street Corn Nachos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These elote Mexican street corn nachos offer a delicious twist to the classic Mexican nachos recipe, featuring a zesty cheese sauce and unique toppings that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Once you try them, you’ll surely agree that the combination of elote and nacho chips is an unbeatable culinary delight.
Get the Recipe: Street Corn Nachos

Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dip

Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dip. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Whether you want to dip veggie sticks, melba toast, chips, crackers, or something else, this avocado herb green goddess dip is really good. Pair it with a vegetable board or charcuterie platter and enjoy the fresh flavours in every mouthful.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dip

Antipasto Board

Antipasto Board. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make the Italian antipasto board or holiday antipasto wreath your new appetizer tradition – a delicious party platter featuring a variety of cheeses, deli meats, vegetables, and a flavorful garlicky herb dressing that’s sure to please every palate.
Get the Recipe: Antipasto Board

Bacon Wrapped Crackers Appetizer

Bacon Wrapped Crackers Appetizer Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Bacon Wrapped Crackers are a simple idea that can’t be beat. Any bacon wrapped appetizers will be a hit on game day or holidays, so these are a true winner.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Crackers Appetizer

Saltfish Fritters

Saltfish Fritters. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

These saltfish fritters are bomb, y’all! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and full of flavor perfect way to use up leftover saltfish!
Get the Recipe: Saltfish Fritters

Antojitos

Antojitos. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

Spicy, cheesy, creamy is the ultimate appetizer. These antojitos are loaded with cream cheese and peppers and are baked to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Antojitos

Mini Corn Dogs

Mini Corn Dogs. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

These Mini Corn Dogs take half hot dogs, roll them in a sweet, cornmeal batter, and then deep fry to golden brown perfection! Great for a weekend snack, game day appetizer, or a quick lunch your kids will love!
Get the Recipe: Mini Corn Dogs

Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels

Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels. Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands.

Crunchy Southwest chicken pinwheels are loaded with creamy chicken, veggies, and cheese, and they get a crunch from crushed tortilla strips, which sends them to another level. They are perfect for a lunchbox, after-school snack, or as an appetizer for game day!!
Get the Recipe: Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels

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Slow Cooker Spicy Corn And Jalapeño Cheese Dip

Spicy Corn And Jalapeño Cheese Dip. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Spicy corn and jalapeño cheese dip makes great party food. You can make this jalapeño corn dip in the crockpot and make it as spicy (or not) as you choose. This slow cooker dip recipe is always a BIG hit and this easy street corn dip doesn’t last long.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spicy Corn And Jalapeño Cheese Dip

5-Minute Chunky Vegan Queso

5-Minute Chunky Vegan Queso. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

In a pinch and need something quick and easy? Look no further, this 5-minute chunky vegan queso is not only easy but is super delicious! It comes together in about 5 minutes and has less than 10 ingredients!
Get the Recipe: 5-Minute Chunky Vegan Queso

Southwestern Egg Rolls

Southwestern Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Averie Cooks.

Juicy chicken, melted Pepper Jack cheese, black beans, bell peppers, and corn seasoned with southwest-inspired seasonings and fried to crispy perfections! You can fry, air fry, or bake these easy egg rolls which are a Chili’s Restaurant copycat. The quick creamy mashed avocado ranch dipping sauce is the perfect final touch!
Get the Recipe: Southwestern Egg Rolls

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Crispy Coconut Shrimp. Photo credit: The Stay At Home Chef.

Crispy Coconut Shrimp has the most tender, plump shrimp with a crispy, sweet coating. This delicious combination is irresistibly crispy to make these shrimp an absolute favorite quick dinner or appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Asparagus And Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles

Asparagus And Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

These Asparagus and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles are the perfect appetizers for Brunch or any party! Asparagus, prosciutto, and cheese wrapped together inside of a puff pastry and cooked until perfectly golden – you can’t go wrong. They’re easy to make, quick, and so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus And Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles

BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings

BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These delicious air fryer BBQ peach bourbon wings can be served as an appetizer or as part of a tasty dinner for any occasion. The combination of peach and bourbon flavors with the chicken wings, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, will leave your guests wanting more!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings

Italian Antipasto Squares

Italian Antipasto Squares. Photo credit: My Incredible Recipes.

Enjoy the flavor of delicious deli cuts with pepperoncini, ham, cheese and more with this delicious recipe for antipasto squares. They’re fun to make, easy enough, and perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Get the Recipe: Italian Antipasto Squares

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites. Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands.

Bacon-wrapped chicken bites are simply the best!! They are the perfect bite with smokey bacon on the outside and chicken slathered with cream cheese and jalapenos on the inside. Make up a batch of these for Super Bowl, game day, or any gathering for that matter.
Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Grilled Korean BBQ chicken wings are tender, juicy, and covered in mouthwatering sweet heat sauce after being perfectly grilled with indirect heat! A delicious appetizer that takes only 5 minutes to prep!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip

Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Despite its name, this Texan recipe doesn’t actually contain any fish or caviar, but it’s a delicious and colorful appetizer that’s perfect for summer barbecues, and a great option for those looking for a vegan Southwest-style dip or a bean and corn salsa.
Get the Recipe: Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip

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