Easy Foods to Make for a Party
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30 Best Finger Food Ideas to Serve a Big Crowd
Bite-size party foods that are super easy to make!
Mike Garten
Whoever said it's improper to eat with your hands never chowed down on juicy chicken wings. Sure, we love a filling and satisfying family dinner as much as the next person, but these finger food ideas are best eaten in one delicious bite. Whether you're looking for game day food recipes where snacks steal the show or want to keep your guests happily occupied till the main course, these shareable ideas are sure to please — no forks or knives required.
These easy appetizers are not only mouth-wateringly delicious, but perfectly shareable for crowds big and small. Looking for some handheld food for family movie night? Whip up a spiced snack mix and sliders to munch on all night long. Need to please a crowd before the main dish? Serve up a variety of these light and filling dishes to keep your guests satisfied and snacking for hours. The best part of these easy recipes? Many take less than 30 minutes to prepare, making party planning a breeze.
No matter the occasion or diet (we've got vegan recipes too!), we've included plenty of petite hors d'oeuvres your guests won't be able to get enough of. From crispy tartines for a formal affair to pretzel bites with creamy beer cheese for a last-minute snack, there's a dish for every type of gathering. So, the next time you have people over, take your party to the next level with one of these finger food ideas. Careful, they're so good that you might even forget about the main course!
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Garlicky Wings and Shishito Peppers
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Onion Flatbread
This cheesy onion flatbread is perfectly shareable, and thanks to store-bought pizza dough, it gives maximum flavor with minimal effort!
Get the Onion Flatbread recipe.
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Chicken Taquitos
Thanks to a few shortcut ingredients (like rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce), you can have crispy, cheesy taquitos ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the Chicken Taquitos recipe.
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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Take this crowd-pleaser to the next level by quickly charring shrimp on the grill before serving with a homemade cocktail sauce.
Get the Grilled Shrimp Cocktail recipe.
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Fiery Pork Lettuce Wraps
Leafy lettuce works as a wrapper for all sorts of fillings — from ground turkey and chicken to shredded beef. Here, we're featuring roasted pork tenderloin, glazed with a mix of gochujang, soy sauce and lime.
Get the Fiery Pork Lettuce Wraps recipe.
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Spiced Snack Mix
Make your own party mix from scratch, so you can choose what goes inside. We threw pretzels, cheese crackers, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds into ours, but feel free to get creative.
Get the Spiced Snack Mix recipe.
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Crab Cakes With Mango-Avocado Relish
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BLT Bites
Introducing the easiest appetizer you'll want to make on repeat: all the deliciousness of the classic sandwich, sans the bread.
Get the BLT Bites recipe.
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Asparagus, Burrata, and Prosciutto Tartines
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Nut Butter Ritz Sandwiches
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Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Sliders
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Chorizo Queso Potato Skins
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Steak Sandwich With Arugula
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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites
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Butternut Squash and Feta Tartlets
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Frico Cups
These light and airy cheese cups packed with goodness might be the tastiest way to eat your veggies.
Get the Frico Cups recipe.
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Veggie Rolls
A little bit of cream cheese is the secret to keeping these veggie stacks — featuring fresh zucchini, carrot sticks, herbs, and sliced radishes — together.
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Avocado Dip & Totchos
Talk about a power couple. As much as we love this creamy avocado dip and these crunchy potato bites on their own, they taste the best together.
Get the Avocado Dip recipe.
Get the Totchos recipe.
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Crispy Potatoes With Vegan Nacho Sauce
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Ham and Cheese Oven Sliders
These bite-sized sandwiches are super easy to assemble for a crowd, since everything comes together in a single baking dish. Guests can just tear off a slider and enjoy.
Get the Ham and Cheese Oven Sliders recipe.
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Spaghetti and Meatball Nests
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Cherry Tomato Confit
We slow-roasted tomatoes in olive oil and the results taste great spooned over pasta, salads, and grilled meats — but served on top of baguette slices, it makes the perfect finger food.
Get the Cherry Tomato Confit recipe.
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Shrimp Curry Potstickers
These shrimp and zucchini dumplings are amazing on their own, but dipped in this zesty Thai dipping sauce, they're truly irresistible.
Get the Shrimp Curry Potstickers recipe.
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Skinny Bagel Apps
Why only eat breakfast food in the morning? This lox and cream cheese combo on a bagel chip is satisfying anytime.
Get the Skinny Bagel Apps recipe.
Katie Bourque As an Editorial Fellow for Good Housekeeping, Katie covers health, beauty, home, and pop culture.
Taylor Worden Freelance Editor Taylor Worden is a Freelance Editor on the food team for Good Housekeeping, where she also contributes entertainment and culture pieces as a freelance writer.
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