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These easy appetizers will make your life much less stressful the next time you need to feed a group of people! Each of these simple recipes are easy to eat, easy to share, and easy to make! Whether you opt for simple finger food or a fork-and-plate type of recipe, these tasty appetizers will be a hit at your next get-together!

The Best Easy Appetizers

Appetizers do a great job of holding hungry people over while they wait for the main course. They’re also great for snacking on while you chat with your friends!

I have put together a list of my favorite, go-to appetizers that I love to serve any time I am entertaining guests! Not only are these dishes incredibly delicious, but they are so easy to make!

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Air Fryer Appetizers

If you do not already own an air fryer, you need to run to the nearest store and buy one! This extremely convenient appliance can make your life so much easier! All of these mouthwatering appetizers are extra easy because they are made in the air fryer!

1. Air Fryer Mushrooms

If you are a mushroom lover, this super simple and quick dish will become your new favorite snack!

Air Fryer Mushrooms
Tasty air fryer mushrooms are a easy-to-make in your air fryer and only require a few ingredients! Use white or cremini mushrooms. With mushrooms, olive oil, and spices and you'll be enjoying this easy side dish in just minutes!
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Square image of air fryer mushrooms on a blue plate.

2. Air Fryer Pork Belly

This incredibly delectable dish will be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering with bite-size crispy pieces of pork belly!

Air Fryer Pork Belly
These chunks of air fryer pork belly are rich and tender on the inside with a perfectly seasoned crispy outside and they require no oil! The pork belly is cut into delicious bite-sized pieces and then seasoned with an incredible pork seasoning before the air fryer cooks them to perfection!
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Closeup image of a plate of air fryer pork belly bites.

3. Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

This popular appetizer is fast, crispy, and savory when making them in the air fryer. These are great for any occasion!

Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
This 20-minute air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe combines savory Little Smokies sausages and buttery crescent rolls to make an easy snack! The air fryer is the fastest way to make this classic appetizer that is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and parties!
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Square image of air fryer pigs in a blanket on a metal tray with ketchup.

4. Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies

These crave-worthy, bite-size sausages are a sweet and savory appetizer that is loved by both kids and adults!

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies
Air fryer BBQ Little Smokies are a faster version of the classic party appetizer that’s coated in your favorite BBQ sauce and a touch of brown sugar! I cook these tasty little sausages right in the air fryer, so they cook up plump and juicy in just a few minutes!
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Close up square image of bbq little smokies on a white plate with toothpicks for easy serving.

5. Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers

Using frozen jalapeno poppers makes this appetizer about as easy as it could be without losing any of the zesty flavors!

Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers
Air fryer frozen jalapeno poppers are an easy appetizer suitable for movie night, game day, parties, or just because they're a tasty snack! All you need is 8 minutes, your air fryer, and a bag of your favorite frozen jalapeno poppers for a tasty snack the whole family can enjoy!
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Air fryer frozen jalapeno poppers air fried to golden crispy perfection and served on white plate.

6. Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers

These irresistible Chinese dumplings come out of the air fryer nice and crispy in less than 15 minutes!

Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers (Gyoza or Dumplings)
Once you try air fryer frozen potstickers you won't want to make these savory, crispy, little dumplings any other way! Wave goodbye to takeout, because you can make all your favorite Asian-inspired appetizers at home in minutes with your air fryer!
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Best air fryer frozen potstickers served on white plate with simple dipping sauce.

7. Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs

The possibilities are endless with these incredibly easy meatballs! Appetizers, snacks, lunch, or dinner are all options here!

Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs
These tender and tasty air fryer frozen meatballs just couldn't be any easier to make, and they're so incredibly versatile too! Sauce 'em and serve as an appetizer or snack, or serve with rice or pasta as a fast and easy dinner!
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Air fryer frozen meatballs tossed in bbq sauce and served with rice.

8. Air Fryer Frozen Potato Wedges

Any French fry lover won’t be able to resist these crispy, salty potato wedges!

Air Fryer Frozen Potato Wedges
Delightfully crispy air fryer frozen potato wedges are a snap to make in your air fryer with little to no extra oil needed! They're fast and easy, and so much crispier than oven-baked potato wedges!
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Air fryer frozen potato wedges served in picnic basket with ketchup.

9. Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Eat it alone or serve it with pasta, this garlic bread is crispy and flavorful!

Air Fryer Garlic Bread
This air fryer garlic bread is a quick and easy side dish that's incredibly tasty, perfectly crispy, and ready to serve in just 10 minutes! All you have to do is make garlic butter to spread over your sliced bread; then the air fryer takes over! Serve it with your favorite main dishes and watch how quickly it disappears!
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Wide image of the toasted air fryer garlic bread slices.

10. Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

If you’ve never considered using your air fryer for shrimp, now is the time to try it out with this delicious recipe!

Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
These air fryer frozen shrimp come straight out of the freezer and can still be on your table ready to eat in just 10 minutes! Cooking times are also noted for fresh shrimp, cooked frozen shrimp, and breaded frozen shrimp so you can have your fave cooked up in no time. Plus, you can make a tasty shrimp cocktail in a hurry too!
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Air fryer shrimp served with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

11. Air Fryer Potato Chips

When the potato chip craving hits you, make sure you’re prepared by having this easy recipe on hand!

Air Fryer Potato Chips
These delightfully crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips are quite simply the best homemade potato chips that you will ever make! Now you can enjoy potato chips anytime you like, and they're not only healthier, but also way better than a freshly opened bag of chips from the store!
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Piled air fryer potato chips in a picnic basket.

12. Air Fryer Quesadillas

This quesadilla recipe is so delicious and flavorful, that your guests won’t believe that you made it in your air fryer!

Air Fryer Quesadillas
Air Fryer Quesadillas are an incredibly quick and easy snack, appetizer, or family meal that you can load up with tasty fillings and melted cheese! My family loves using leftover taco meat and Monterey Jack, a personal favorite for super melted results!
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Air fryer quesadillas on cutting board with pico de gallo in the background.

13. Waffle Fries in Air Fryer

Lose the messy work of a deep fryer and use your air fryer for waffle fries that taste even better!

Waffle Fries In Air Fryer
It's so easy to cook your Waffle Fries In An Air Fryer to golden perfection, you'll never go back to deep frying! You won't want to throw them in the oven again either! This is a fast and practically effortless way to enjoy your waffle fries without using any oil!
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Waffle Fries cooked in an air fryer and served on plate with ketchup.

14. Frozen Egg Rolls in Air Fryer

The air fryer is fantastic for this recipe because it makes the egg rolls crisped to perfection!

Frozen Egg Rolls Air Fryer
Not only is it super easy to cook Frozen Egg Rolls in an Air Fryer, but it also the very best way to get perfectly crisp egg rolls every time! In a matter of just minutes, your egg rolls are cooked to golden deliciousness and ready to enjoy!
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Frozen egg rolls after cooking in the air fryer served with sweet and sour sauce.

15. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

You will never buy tortilla chips from the store again after tasting how delicious these air fryer tortilla chips are!

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
These air fryer tortilla chips are incredibly easy to make in your air fryer in just minutes and they always turn out crispy and delicious! All you need is tortillas, olive oil, and salt, that's it. Serve your air-fried chips up nice and warm and see how delighted your whole family will be!
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Air fryer tortilla chips served with pico de gallo and salsa verde.Air fryer tortilla chips served with pico de gallo and salsa verde.

16. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

Air frying wings make them healthier than the traditional deep-fried ones, so you can have all of the flavor and none of the guilt!

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Cooking up perfectly crispy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings is a snap to do and takes no time at all! The air-fried wings are crispier than oven-baked wings and much healthier than dropping your frozen wings into a deep fryer! Finish your wings with your favorite wings sauce and enjoy this popular appetizer in no time at all!
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Air fryer frozen chicken wings with buffalo sauce coating and a side of ranch and veggies.

17. Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer

Forget getting takeout, these air-fried spring rolls are so addictive and incredibly easy to make!

Frozen Spring Rolls Air Fryer
Cooking these Frozen Spring Rolls in an Air Fryer is quite possibly the easiest ever appetizer to make for your Chinese food nights! Not to mention, they also turn out delightfully crispy and absolutely cooked to perfection in no time at all!
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Perfectly crispy air fryer frozen spring rolls plated with dipping sauce.

18. Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

Use these onions for a great burger topping or just eat them all by themselves!

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
I'm absolutely loving these Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings for how incredibly easy and super crispy they turn out in just minutes! The ease of getting as-good-as-deep-fried foods in these air fryers is just amazing. I love the ease of cleanup and both hubby and I love these perfectly crisped onion rings with a big, juicy burger!!
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large square image of crispy air fryer frozen onion rings stacked 8 high with dip on the side.

19. Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

These classic French fries are so quick and easy, not to mention better than the drive-thru!

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Air fryer frozen french fries are the best and easiest way to enjoy golden, crispy, fast-food-style fries at home! The fries are done in just minutes, and there's no mess like with deep frying. Pop open a bag of frozen fries while your air fryer heats up, and get ready to serve the freshest french fries ever with your lunch or dinner!
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wide image of air fryer frozen french fries served with ketchup.

20. Air Fryer Tater Tots

These golden and crispy tater tots are going to become an easy, kid-favorite appetizer at every event!

Air Fryer Tater Tots
These easy Air Fryer Tater Tots are the quickest way to get perfectly crisp tater tots when using frozen tater tots! No matter the air fryer model you use, your air fried tater tots are sure to become a favorite!
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21. Air Fryer Pickles

These restaurant-quality air-fried pickles are so delicious, that your family will ask for them over and over again!

Air Fryer Pickles
Fantastically crispy Air Fryer Pickles are a delicious and healthier way to enjoy this popular fried dill pickle appetizer! The whole family loves the crunchy Panko bread crumb coating on this tangy dill pickle snack! Serve it up with your favorite dipping sauce for a 'better than' deep fried dill pickles treat!
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Air fryer pickles in a picnic basket, being dipped in sauce.

22. Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Golden and crunchy coconut shrimp is so incredibly delicious that there won’t be any pieces left!

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
These fantastically flavorful Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are super crunchy thanks to a coconut and Panko breading! They're incredibly delicious and an amazing appetizer to have when entertaining or just whenever the craving for a crispy shrimp snack hits you!
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp is a super easy way to make deliciously crispy coconut shrimp in just minutes!

23. Air Fryer Biscuits

Yes, you can make biscuits in the air fryer! Once you’ve tasted these, you’ll never go back to baking them in the oven again!

Air Fryer Biscuits (Canned & Refrigerated)
These easy air fryer biscuits are delightfully golden, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside! They're perfect for piling some tasty gravy onto, serving alongside scrambled eggs, or just slathering with a tasty jam or jelly!
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Air fryer biscuits cooked until golden and stacked on parchment paper.

24. Air Fryer Texas Toast

These thick, golden, and buttery pieces of Texas Toast will become your new go-to side dish!

Air Fryer Texas Toast (Garlic Bread & Cheese Bread)
Tasty Air Fryer Texas Toast is simply the best way to enjoy your favorite garlic or cheese bread! It's a super simple way to cook your Texas Toast to perfection without turning on the oven at all!
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Crispy air fryer texas toast stacked on light green plate.

Cold Appetizers

Sometimes you aren’t able to heat your appetizers. You could be gathering at a park or going out for a picnic and can’t bring your oven with you.

These cold appetizers are delicious and easy without any of the hassles of having to heat them!

25. French Onion Dip

This easy dip tastes so much better than the store-bought version; make sure to make extra because everyone will love it!

French Onion Dip
This homemade French Onion Dip is delicious and requires only sour cream, dried minced onion, and seasoning to make this flavorful appetizer dip! If you don't have French onion soup mix on hand, no worries! You can make this completely from scratch version and still have an incredibly tasty dip for chips, crackers, bread, and veggies!
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wide angled overhead image of french onion dip in wooden bowl.

26. Deviled Eggs

Is it even possible to have any type of gathering without making deviled eggs? These classic deviled eggs are sure to satisfy everyone!

Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don't need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!
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These easy to make deviled eggs are just like Grandma made them and still the best ever recipe!

27. The Best 7-Layer Dip

This incredibly satisfying dip is filled with so many tasty flavors, that it will be a hit at any party or celebration!

7-Layer Dip
This 7-Layer Dip is a tasty combination of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives! Your easy taco dip can be served warm or cold; either way, it's always a hit at parties, a game day get-together, or an amazing family dinner! Best of all, you can throw this 7-layer dip together in just 10 minutes flat!
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Wide side image showing the layers in 7 Layer Dip.

28. Pinwheel Sandwiches

These bite-sized sandwiches are so versatile that you can customize them to satisfy the needs of any of your guests!

Pinwheel Sandwiches
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they're a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
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29. Deviled Ham

This delicious deviled ham is the perfect dip or spread for a sandwich!

Deviled Ham
Easy, quick deviled ham is the perfect savory sandwich spread or dip that everyone will love no matter the occasion! Tasty ham is blended with lots of spices and creamy mayo to make an out-of-this-world appetizer or lunch spread!
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Closeup square image of the deviled ham ready to serve with club crackers.

30. Charcuterie Board

This sophisticated charcuterie board is much easier than you think, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is an impressive but super-easy way to feed a crowd when entertaining for holidays or any reason! It doesn't matter if you're an avid cook, a great-looking appetizer tray like this amazing assortment of meats and cheeses is surprisingly easy to assemble! Add fruit, nuts, vegetables, dips, mustard spreads, pepper jelly, marmalade, honey, pickles, olives, and more to make a charcuterie board that everyone will love!
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Large square charcuterie board section.

31. Ham Salad

If you have any leftover ham, use it to make this quick and delicious ham salad that is great for serving!

Ham Salad
This ham salad is a simple and traditional recipe that is perfect for making sandwiches or ham salad spread on crackers! It's fantastic for putting your leftover ham to good use! With just a few tasty mix-ins and a little time in the food processor, you’ll have an easy lunch in minutes!
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Square image of cracker being dipped into ham salad.

5 Ingredients or Less

Is there anything easier than a recipe that uses only 5 ingredients or less? I don’t think so! There’s no need to make an extra grocery run with these easy appetizers!

32. 2 Ingredient BBQ Little Smokies

This classic, game-day appetizer will be a huge hit at your next get-together!

2 Ingredient BBQ Little Smokies
These 2 ingredient BBQ Little Smokies are a quick and easy appetizer perfect for game day or whenever you need to feed a crowd! Your favorite BBQ sauce and a package of cocktail weenies is all you need for this savory, flavorful snack!
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Best 2 ingredient bbq little smokies served with light parsley garnish.

33. Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket

This easy finger food is mess-free and completely delicious! All you need to get started is some Lil Smokies and crescent rolls!

Lil Smokies Pigs In A Blanket
Quick and easy Lil Smokies pigs in a blanket are a wildly popular appetizer at any party, holiday gathering, or game day night for great reason! They're super tasty as-is, and even better when a variety of dipping sauces are served with them!
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Lil smokies pigs in a blanket served with ketchup and yellow mustard.

34. RoTel Dip

If you’re looking for a great dip, but aren’t satisfied with any store-bought options, this cheesy dip is the answer you’ve been looking for!

Rotel Dip
My Rotel dip perfectly blends hearty taco-seasoned ground beef, creamy Velveeta cheese, and Rotel tomatoes with chiles! It combines to make an amazing game day dip to satisfy all of your queso cravings! All you need is a bag of tortilla chips!
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Wide closeup on the rotel dip in skillet with chip dipped.

35. Cajun Fries

These fries have just the right amount of spice to make them extra flavorful and delicious!

Cajun Fries
These tasty homemade Cajun fries are wonderfully crispy and perfectly seasoned for flavorful fries that everyone will enjoy! They're easy to make at home and are the perfect side for burgers, barbecue, pulled pork, and more!!
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Seasoned Cajun fries double fried to perfection and served with ketchup.

36. Sausage Cream Cheese Balls

This appetizer is so satisfying and savory, that it will be requested at every family get-together!

Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick sausage balls are a delicious appetizer loaded with pork breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick! The easy-to-make snack-size cream cheese balls are golden crispy on the outside with a great cheesy flavor! Serve them at any party and watch them disappear!
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Large square image of sausage cream cheese balls served on white plate.

37. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

These zucchini rounds are the perfect healthy appetizer that is still flavorful and delicious!

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
These Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are super quick and incredibly easy to make! They're wonderfully tasty and a healthy option as a snack or vegetable side dish! Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for the perfect game day appetizer, too!
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These super easy oven baked parmesan zucchini rounds are a delicious and healthy snack or side to enjoy at any time!

38. Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash

These cheesy, crispy rounds are so tasty that you could just eat them like chips!

Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash
This easy oven baked Parmesan Yellow Squash is a tasty snack, appetizer, or vegetable side dish! Slice your yellow squash, top it with seasoning and Parmesan cheese and bake until golden!!
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Wide image showing baked Parmesan yellow squash.

39. Stuffed Pizza Bombs

This kid-loved recipe is fun to make and will tackle any pizza craving!

Stuffed Pizza Bombs
These stuffed pizza bombs are a quick and easy homemade version of pizza bites that also double as a great project to do with the kids! You can hand stretch your Pillsbury Grands biscuits, or roll them out, before layering all of the wonderful cheese, marinara, and pepperoni slices inside. Pop them in the oven and you're ready to go!
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Square image showing pizza bombs.

40. Hatch Chili Guacamole

Take your guacamole up a notch by adding in some smoky hatch chili peppers!

Hatch Chile Guacamole
Hatch Chile Guacamole is super easy way to up your guacamole game! The roasted hatch chiles add just a bit more heat, and a subtle smoky roasted flavor that is out of this world delicious!! Try this fabulously tasty guacamole with your Cinco de Mayo foods, or with your game day appetizers for a crowd pleasing hit!
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This super easy to make hatch chile guacamole takes wonderful flavor to another level!

41.  Sea Salt Vinegar Kale Chips

Feel free to eat as many of these as you want with zero guilt! You won’t be missing potato chips with this healthy alternative!

Sea Salt Vinegar Kale Chips Recipe
Our Sea Salt Vinegar Kale Chips Recipe is a delightful snack that's sure to become a family favorite. With their perfect balance of saltiness and tanginess, they remind us of eating dried collard greens, which we love, too.
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Square image of Sea Salt Vinegar Kale Chips

42. Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks

These crispy, easy mozzarella sticks are so irresistible that they are going to disappear quickly!

Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
This family favorite appetizer is easy to make, really quick to cook, and way better than the frozen variety!
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Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

15 Minutes or Less

If you’re short on time or need to whip something up in a pinch, these appetizers all take only 15 minutes or less! These recipes are quick and easy but still extremely mouthwatering!

43. Oven Garlic Bread

You can add some Parmesan cheese to this crisp, buttery garlic bread to make it even more delicious!

Oven Garlic Bread: Soft & Chewy or Baked Until Crispy!
This incredible oven garlic bread recipe features 2 methods: one for those who prefer soft garlic bread and one for those who prefer crispy! All you need is some French bread, garlic powder, and butter (plus a little Parmesan cheese if you like) to make restaurant-quality garlic bread at home!
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Square image of garlic bread sliced and ready to serve.

44. Stovetop Popcorn

No microwave is necessary with this easy, quick stovetop popcorn recipe!

Stovetop Popcorn
Stovetop popcorn used to be all the rage and now we are bringing it back with this super simple homemade popcorn recipe! If a microwave is not available to you, you can still have delicious popcorn to snack on in under 10 minutes!
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Easy stovetop popcorn pops up light and fluffy like this tasty bowl!

45. Cajun Shrimp

Whenever you’re craving some seafood, try out this flavorful, buttery Cajun shrimp recipe!

Cajun Shrimp
Cajun shrimp can be made in just under 10 minutes. This zesty and buttery shrimp recipe is something that people will rave about! Pair your shrimp with pasta, rice, veggies, or eat them by themselves- no matter what you choose you will have a dinner everyone enjoys!
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Closeup square image of cajun shrimp with lemon slices in a frying pan.

46. Garlic Butter Mushrooms

In just 10 minutes you can be enjoying the savory, buttery goodness from these mushrooms!

Garlic Butter Mushrooms
These garlic butter mushrooms are so decadently flavorful and are one of the easiest side dishes or appetizers you can make! They are savory, caramelized, and packed full of rich, buttery flavor! Just 10 minutes is all you need to saute this amazing dish to perfection!
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Garlic butter mushrooms in sauce wiht parsley garnish.

47. Garlic Butter Shrimp

This juicy, tender shrimp recipe will have all seafood lovers asking for the recipe!

Garlic Butter Shrimp
My delicious, tasty, and quick garlic butter shrimp combines tender sauteed shrimp with rich and flavorful butter and garlic! The succulent shrimp are drenched in this flavorful sauce to make the best simple shrimp dish you’ll ever make!
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Closeup of the garlic butter shrimp in skillet.

48. Corn Tortilla Quesadillas

These corn tortilla quesadillas are so cheesy and delicious that no one will believe you made them in only 15 minutes!

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas
Corn Tortilla Quesadillas combine the wonderful texture of corn tortillas with melted cheese and your favorite quesadilla fillings! Serve them with your favorite salsas, guac, or sour cream for a cheesy snack, appetizer, or quick meal that the whole family will love!
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Corn tortilla quesadillas sliced and served with pico de gallo.

49. Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak Tips

These succulent, flavorful steak tips will taste as if you spent forever in the kitchen instead of just 10 minutes!

Pan Seared Sirloin Steak Tips
Sirloin steak tips are a super easy way to make steak bites to serve as an appetizer or main for family dinners! They're cooked with fresh herbs until beautifully seared and basted in butter for amazing flavor! Best of all, these tasty sirloin tips are ready to serve in only a few minutes!
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Pan seared sirloin steak tips in the pan after searing with rosemary, butter, and garnished with parsley.

50. Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms

Choose your favorite mushrooms and enjoy this sophisticated and tasty appetizer!

Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms
These sauteed balsamic mushrooms are a quick, easy, and amazingly tasty appetizer or side dish that's ready to serve in under 10 minutes! They're perfect for topping your favorite grilled meats like burgers or steaks, or tossing in some cooked pasta or rice! No matter the way you serve them, the balsamic glaze adds a ton of flavor that everyone will enjoy!
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Best Easy Appetizers: 2 Ingredient BBQ Little Smokies (+More Tasty Recipes!)

These easy appetizers will make your life much less stressful the next time you need to feed a group of people! Each of these simple recipes are easy to eat, easy to share, and easy to make! Whether you opt for simple finger food or a fork-and-plate type of recipe, these tasty appetizers will be a hit at your next get-together!
Author | Angela
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Prep 2 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 28 oz Little Smokies sausages (1 large 28-ounce package, or two small 14-ounce packages)
  • 18 oz BBQ sauce (1 bottle, Sweet Baby Ray's or your favorite brand)
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
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Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the Lil Smokies sausage and BBQ sauce. Cook until the Lil Smokies are hot, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, remove from heat and serve.
    28 oz Little Smokies sausages, 18 oz BBQ sauce

Crockpot Instructions

  • Add the Lil Smokies sausages and BBQ sauce to your crockpot. Replace the lid and set it to cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours, until the Lil Smokies are hot. Then, they can be transferred to a plate to serve or served directly out of the crockpot.
    28 oz Little Smokies sausages, 18 oz BBQ sauce

Equipment You May Need

Sauce Pan
crock pot (slow cooker)
Wooden Spoon

Notes

  • Lil Smokies are also often referred to as cocktail wieners, cocktail sausages, mini sausages, or cocktail franks.
  • Hillshire Farms offers "little smokies" or "lit'l smokies" in multiple flavors (beef and pork) and package sizes. Use 2 12-14 ounce packages, or 1 24-28 ounce package for this recipe.
  • Sweet Baby Ray's is my personal favorite BBQ sauce, but you can choose whatever sauce you like the most. The sweetness or heat of this dish comes down to your BBQ sauce choice!
  • Use toothpicks to present your BBQ Lil smokies as easy finger food. 

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg (11%) | Sodium: 835mg (36%) | Potassium: 160mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 71IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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2-ingredient, appetizers, Best Appetizers, Easy Appetizers, Game Day Appetizers
Course Appetizer, Slow Cooker Crockpot Recipes, Snack
Cuisine American

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