We love doing a meal of appetizers for different holidays, game days or just for a gathering with friends.

These are some of our favorites, and there’s something for every occasion!

How Many Different Appetizers Should I Serve?

This is a question I am constantly trying to answer myself. You definitely don’t want anyone to leave hungry but neither do you want there to be a ton of food leftover.

It also depends on the occasion. An elegant dinner party where the appetizers are just the starters to a nicer meal is a lot different than a holiday cocktail party or game day tailgating where little bites are the main event.

A rule of thumb is to make 2 or 3 appetizers for a dinner party and 5 or 6 for a cocktail party. I like to vary the dishes- maybe one savory, one slightly spicy, a lighter, healthier option, and a dip or two. And don’t forget the meat and cheese board!

Crockpot Little Smokies

A classic holiday appetizer, these throw-and-go little smokies are cooked in a tangy but sweet brown sugar BBQ sauce.

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Pigs in a Blanket

Featuring little smokies wrapped in homemade crescent dough, these pigs in a blanket are ready in 40 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Boneless Chicken Wings

Made with lean meat that's baked instead of fried, then tossed in your favorite sauce, these boneless wings are a healthier, less messy alternative to your favorite chicken wing recipe.

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Easy Stromboli

Ready in less than 30 minutes, slices of this homemade stromboli loaded with meat and cheese are always a hit. Serve with a side of marinara for dipping.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Is a party actually a party without buffalo chicken dip?! This cheesy, addictive dip is a must for game-day and can be prepared in the crockpot for ease.

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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

These Mozzarella Sticks are made in the air fryer for an extra crispy coating!

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Nacho Fries

Load these fries up with as many nacho toppings as desired (including lots and lots of cheese!), pop them in the oven, and then watch them disappear.

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These air fryer wings are extra CRISPY but still juicy on the inside. Made in under 30 minutes with just a tiny amount of oil. Toss with buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or no sauce at all.

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

These Ham and Cheese Sliders make the perfect 25-minute appetizer or light dinner! Sweet Hawaiian rolls are layered with salty ham and Swiss cheese then topped with honey mustard and butter herb sauce.

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Pizza Rolls

Keep it simple with pepperoni and cheese or add your other favorite toppings – either way, these pizza rolls will be a party hit!

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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos + VIDEO

These nachos are topped with burger, BBQ sauce, and BACON! Plus lots of cheese, green onions, and any other topping you desire.

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Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes

All the flavors of pepperoni pizza in grab-and-go wonton cupcake form! Ready in just 20 minutes.

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BBQ Chicken Jalapeno Popper Cupcakes

These wonton cupcakes are filled with all the traditional jalapeno popper ingredients plus BBQ sauce and shredded chicken

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Mini Mexican Wonton Quiche

Filled with ground beef, Mexican spices, and eggs these mini wonton quiches make a great brunch appetizer!

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Rotel Dip

This Rotel Dip is made with fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This classic creamy dip is made with ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, Mexican seasonings, half and half, and cheese.

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Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Meatballs

These sweet and savory meatballs are coated with a homemade brown sugar sauce, then heated in the slow cooker. A hit on game day as well as at holiday parties!

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Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini

This bite-sized appetizer is sweet, salty, smoky, and cheesy! With cranberry jam, these are perfect for the holidays.

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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Cupcakes

The best bacon cheeseburger ingredients stuffed into wontons for a bite-sized, grab-and-go appetizer!

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Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Dip

Creamy and extra cheesy, this chicken alfredo dip is a must-make for any party. Serve with slices of crusty bread or veggies for dipping.

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Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers

With spicy cajun shrimp over a dollop of creamy avocado, these cucumber shrimp bites are the perfect combination of flavors and textures.

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Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Cup Appetizers

This easy, savory appetizer features puff pastry dough cups filled with fresh mushrooms, cream cheese, parmesan, and lots of garlic.

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Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

If you're looking for an appetizer to impress, you can't go wrong with these tender, juicy steak bites topped with an easy garlic butter.

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Crab Dip

Made with fresh lump crab meat, this easy party dip can be served hot or cold. Serve with bread, crackers, or veggie slices.

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Hot Corn Dip

With just the right amount of heat and a hint of sweetness from the corn, this hot corn dip will disappear quickly.

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip – Holiday Appetizer

This savory and sweet holiday dip is a little tart, a little sweet, and absolutely perfect served with apple slices and crackers.

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Smoked Salmon Roll Ups

For a healthier and more elegant appetizer, try these simple smoked salmon roll-ups! Made with salmon, cucumbers, and cream cheese, these can be assembled in seconds.

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Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Made with sweet peppers instead of jalapenos, these stuffed peppers are filled with cream cheese and bacon. Serve them roasted in the oven or grilled!

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3 Ingredient Sausage Balls

This traditional holiday appetizer is made with just 3 ingredients! Quick, easy, and addictive!

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Crispy Baked Potato Skins Recipe

After making these potato skins at home, you'll never need to order them in a restaurant again. Enjoy topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and sour cream.

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Individual Charcuterie Cups

All of your favorite charcuterie board ingredients in easy-to-assemble, portable cups. Customize with your favorite dried meats, cheese, fruits, veggies, and more.

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Cheese, Ham and Olive Bites – Easy Appetizer

Keep it simple with these appetizer bites made of manchego cheese, ham, and green olives. Easy to assemble and quick to disappear!

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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Baked and wrapped with bacon and topped with a sweet and spicy sriracha sauce, these shrimp are a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

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Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites

For a lighter appetizer, try these cucumber bites topped with cream cheese and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.

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Easy Antipasto Skewers

Another fun charcuterie board alternative, these antipasto skewers can be customized with your favorite meat and cheese. Drizzle with balsamic just before serving for an extra special touch.

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BLT Dip

With all the flavors of the classic sandwich, this creamy, cheesy bacon dip can be served with tortilla chips or crackers.

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BLT Bruschetta

Classic bruschetta ingredients combined with bacon, lettuce and tomato, this appetizer is light, fresh and extra garlicky!

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Jalape�o Pimento Cheese

With just the right amount of spice, this spreadable cheese is perfect for serving with bread, crackers, sliced veggies and more.

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Baked Brie Bites

These Baked Brie Bites can be made with cranberry and brie, tomato and pesto, red pepper jelly with red pepper flakes, or bacon and caramelized onion for a real crowd pleaser that everyone will love!

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Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

This Cheese Ball recipe is such a fun, easy appetizer! It's packed full of flavor and perfect with your favorite crackers.

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Jalapeno Poppers

These Jalapeño Poppers are one of my favorite appetizers! They're perfectly spicy and layered with a creamy filling, salty bacon, and crispy Panko.

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies

These Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect appetizer! They're made with 3 ingredients and take 10 minutes to prep. A total crowd-pleaser!

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Wondering what to dunk them in? Try my Pasta Fagioli soup, this Rigatoni Pasta Bake, or this Italian Sausage Soup!

I’ll be the first to admit that Olive Garden breadsticks are the only reason I go to Olive Garden at all.

There is just something about fresh yeast breads that can’t be beat, and homemade breadsticks, buttery and garlicky, and sprinkled with herbs and Parmesan are at the top of my list.

These breadsticks are soft and fluffy, with Italian seasoning and garlic in the dough, and brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Parmesan fresh out of the oven.

They are irresistible on their own, but if you must have something to dunk them in, this Chicken Gnocchi Soup, this Sausage Tortellini Soup and this Lasagna Soup are the perfect additions!

Can I use active dry yeast in this breadstick recipe?

You can definitely use active dry yeast in this recipe, but it will require a couple of changes.

First, you’ll need to proof the yeast by dissolving it in warm water. Active dry yeast has larger granules so it needs to be completely dissolved before adding to your flour mixture.

You will also need to allow for longer rise times, so the complete process will take 3-4 hours.

Can I use whole wheat flour in these breadsticks?

You can definitely use whole wheat flour for this breadstick recipe — I usually do when I am making them for our family.

You can start with 2-3 cups of whole wheat flour for a light whole wheat dinner roll, or use up to 100%. 100% whole wheat breadsticks will still be delicious but will not be as light or fluffy.

When I make these for our family, I tend to stick with 50-75% whole wheat flour. I find adding even a bit of all purpose flour makes them fluffier than 100% whole wheat flour.

How to freeze breadsticks:

These breadsticks are perfect for making ahead and saving in the freezer.

They reheat beautifully and are the perfect addition to so many meals!

To freeze breadsticks, let them cool completely — I usually let mine sit for 1-2 hours on a wire rack on the counter. Place in an airtight plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To thaw, place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture and let sit at room temperature for an hour. You can also thaw them at a low temperature in the microwave, just be careful not to make them too hot or they can dry out.

To serve, I like to brush with additional garlic butter, wrap in foil and bake for 8-10 minutes until warm. They’ll taste just like they were fresh from the oven!

If you don’t want to use foil, you can always warm it on a low oven on a sheet pan, brushed with garlic butter.

More homemade breads you’ll love!

• Mom’s Homemade Buns — these are a hit with anyone who tries them!
• No Knead Artisan Bread — little effort for a big reward.
• Whole Wheat Bread — perfect for toasting and sandwiches!
  

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Homemade Breadsticks

These Homemade Breadsticks are better than Olive Garden! Ready in one hour from start to finish!

Course Bread and Baked Goods

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Rise time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 24 breadsticks

Calories 176cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 6-7 cups all-purpose flour divided
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant or quick yeast
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2½ cups warm water (105-110°F—warm but not hot)
• ½ cup salted butter melted

Garlic Butter

• ¼ cup salted butter melted
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• In a large bowl (the bowl of a stand mixer if you’re using one), stir together 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Add the water and butter and stir until combined. Add 2 more cups of flour and stir with a spoon.
• Put the bowl in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and gradually add the remaining 3 to 4 cups flour, ½ to 1 cup at a time. As the dough gets closer to being ready, reduce the amount of flour you add at once so that you don’t add too much. (You can make this dough by hand as well. Just stir in the flour gradually, until you can no longer use a spoon, then knead it in by hand, just until a soft, smooth dough forms.) When the dough is soft and slightly tacky, but not sticky, it’s ready.
• Cover and place the dough in a warm, draft-free spot for at least 20 minutes, up to 1½ hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Uncover the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Divide each piece into 6 equal portions so you have 24 pieces. Keep the dough covered to prevent drying out while you roll each breadstick.
• Roll each piece of dough into a smooth ball, pinching the seams in the back and rolling, until smooth. Place the ball on the counter and roll back and forth with both hands to make a cylinder that is roughly 6″ long and 1″ wide.
• Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheets, about 1″ apart.
• Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until light golden brown.

Garlic Butter

• In a bowl, combine the butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Brush over the breadsticks while warm. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 176cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg

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These Air Fryer Meatballs are a mix of beef, pork, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning for the perfect juicy bite. They cook up crispy on the outside and tender inside in just 20 minutes!

New to the air fryer? Check out my Best Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners, this JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breast, or this Air Fryer Steak!

If you are tired of being fed dry, flavorless meatballs, you need to try these Air Fryer Meatballs! The air fryer gives these meatballs a crispy exterior while keeping them juicy on the inside.

Made with ground beef and pork, fresh breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning, these juicy meatballs are such a great base for so many other recipes!

They’re also freezer-friendly, so you can have homemade meatballs any time you like. 

Why we love these homemade Air Fryer Meatballs:

• Quick cooking: They’re ready in about 20 minutes, so they’re great for busy weeknights when you need an easy dish.
• Juicy and golden brown: They brown up so nicely, with no oil at all! And they stay so super juicy on the inside–it’s kind of incredible.
• Easy: They’re easy to make! There’s no turning or flipping or fussing — just roll the mixture into balls and toss them in.

Ingredients for juicy Air Fryer Meatballs:

• Meat: higher fat ground meat will give juicier meatballs, however, I’ve made these with lean ground beef, and they are still delicious. 
• Bread crumbs: I’ve found that fresh, fine bread crumbs + liquid equals moist meatballs. See my note in the recipe card if you need to swap for dried!
• Water: I kept my ingredient list as simple as possible, so I soaked my bread crumbs in water, but you can use milk instead for a richer flavor.
• Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds incredible flavor, and freshly grated is best if you have it. You can leave this out if you’re serving with barbecue or an Asian-inspired sauce.
• Seasoning: Again, if you want, you can experiment! I like meatballs simply seasoned so I can use them in a variety of ways.

How to make this Air Fryer Meatball recipe:

These easy Air Fryer Meatballs are so easy to make and come out perfectly golden brown and juicy! For the full list of recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.

• Tear the bread into pieces, process it into crumbs, and mix with water. Let it sit for a few minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, egg, seasonings, and soaked bread. Mix until just combined.

• Form the meat mixture into small meatballs. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and cook until they reach the right internal temperature.
• Repeat the process until all meatballs are cooked, then enjoy!

How to store leftover meatballs:

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for a minute or two, or add them to your favorite sauce right from the fridge!

How to freeze Air Fryer Meatballs:

I love having a big bag of juicy homemade meatballs in the freezer — they are so perfect for adding to a simmering pot of sauce or quick weeknight meals!

To freeze, simply bake until cooked through and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.

Place in a zip-top freezer bag — making sure to squeeze all the air out before sealing completely. Label, place in the freezer, and freeze for up to 3 months.

To serve, you can simply throw them right from frozen into whatever sauce you have simmering. Heat through and devour.

Serving suggestions:

• This Pineapple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce is one of our favorites and goes with everything!
• These meatballs work perfectly in this Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs recipe.
• Make a meatball sub sandwich with marinara sauce, homemade buns, and melty mozzarella cheese!
• Use these meatballs in Italian Wedding Soup or Italian Meatball Soup.
• Serve over this Instant Pot Brown Rice with a bottle of your favorite sweet and sour or teriyaki sauce.
• Toss them with this healthier Pesto Spinach Alfredo Sauce and serve over pasta.

More air fryer recipes you’ll love:

• Air Fryer Quesadilla — a simple meal when you need it!
• Air Fryer Ravioli — the perfect party bite.
• Air Fryer Burgers — seriously juicy!
• Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan — seriously crispy!

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Air Fryer Meatballs

These Air Fryer Meatballs are a mix of beef, pork, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning for the perfect juicy bite. They cook up crispy on the outside and tender inside in just 20 minutes. Super easy, super tasty, and no mess!

Course Air fryer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 20 meatballs

Calories 77cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 slice soft bread
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F according to manufacturer directions.
• Tear bread into small pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Process until the bread is in fine crumbs and combine with water. Stir and let sit for a few minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and soaked bread until just combined — don't overmix!
• Shape into 1.5-2" balls (I get 20-24 this way, but you can get up to 30 if you shape them into 1" balls).
• Lightly grease your air fryer basket with oil spray and fill with meatballs, leave a 1/2" space between them. You will likely need to do a couple of batches.
• Cook for 7-8 minutes at 400°F, until a meat thermometer inserted in the largest meatball reads a minimum of 160°F. If they are not done, put back in and cook 2 more minutes.
• Repeat until all meatballs are cooked and serve.

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Notes

*You can swap the fresh bread crumbs for dried if you need to! Simply use ¼ cup dried bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons milk or water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 77cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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These ultra crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges are made with just a few simple ingredients and turn out perfectly every time! Golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Love potatoes as much as I do? Try these Air Fryer Potatoes, Air Fryer Baked Potato, and Air Fryer French Fries.

The Air Fryer is our favorite way to get food that is perfectly golden and crispy on the outside without drying out the inside, and — I promise you — these Air Fryer Potato Wedges are perfection.

The air fryer circulates hot air all around the potatoes, resulting in a crispy texture without deep frying! Plus, you need much less oil than French fries, so they’re lower in fat.

Simply seasoned, they are great paired with your favorite dipping sauce as an appetizer or a versatile side dish.

Why we love these Air-Fried Potato Wedges:

• Minimal prep: No need to peel the potatoes—just cut, soak, and season.
• Crispy yet light: The air fryer gives you that crispy texture without all the oil, making them a healthier snack or side.
• Customizable: Add as much garlic, spice, or seasoning as you like to make these wedges your own!

Ingredients for these easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges: 

• Russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the most common potatoes for baking and work great for air frying as well. You can use any other kind of potato for this recipe, but you may have to adjust the cook time slightly.
• Canola oil: Canola oil has a neutral flavor and high smoke point, which makes it the perfect oil for air frying. Aerosol nonstick sprays are not recommended for the air fryer, and tossing the potatoes in oil before seasoning is a great way to get an even coat.
• Seasoning salt: Seasoning salt is kind of a one-shot wonder around here. It includes many different spices and seasonings that we would normally combine to season potato wedges, so if you’ve got it, use it!
• Garlic powder: Most seasoning salts include garlic powder but I like to add a little bit extra!

How to make crispy Potato Wedges in the air fryer:

Cooking these potato wedges in the air fryer is a breeze! For the full list of recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.

• Cut the the potatoes in half lengthwise.
• Cut the potatoes in half again to make quarters.

• Cut each quarter into 3-4 wedges. They should be the same thickness for even cooking!
• Soak the wedges in cold water. Drain the water and pat dry with paper towels.

• Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with seasoning salt and garlic powder, and toss to coat evenly.
• Place the seasoned potato wedges in the air fryer basket and cook until golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through.

Should I peel my potatoes when making potato wedges?

You can, but I don’t! I prefer not to peek at my potatoes because that skin gets so perfectly crispy in the air fryer!

If your potatoes are not as fresh and are a little on the wrinkly side, you can peel them.

Do I have to soak my potatoes before air frying?

Yes and no.

Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water before air frying removes the excess starch on the outside of the potato, providing maximum crispiness!

You can skip this extra step if your family needs dinner like now. But keep in mind that you will have better results if you take the extra 30 minutes!

Serving suggestions:

Serve these homemade potato wedges with Air Fryer Chicken Tenders or the Best Oven Fried Chicken and your favorite dipping sauce like Spicy Mayo or Homemade BBQ Sauce!

More air fryer recipes we love!

• JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breast — our favorite way to do chicken breast!
• Air Fryer Chicken Legs — with crispy skin and juicy meat, these Air Fryer Chicken Legs are incredibly delicious!
• Air Fryer Meatballs — the juiciest meatballs you’ve ever had, cooked in 7 minutes!

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These ultra crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges are made with just a few simple ingredients and turn out perfectly every time! Golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Course Air fryer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Soaking time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 4 servings

Calories 116cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Wash potatoes well and cut into wedges (see post above for step by step photos).
• Place potato wedges in a large bowl and fill with very cold water. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. If you want to leave them longer, simply place the bowl in the fridge and let soak for several hours.
• Drain potato wedges and dry well on a clean kitchen towel.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place potato wedges in dry bowl, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
• Place potatoes in air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, opening to stir and flip potatoes once or twice through the cook time. *NOTE: a single layer is best but not necessary. If you only have a single layer of potatoes, they may cook more quickly so keep an eye on them. The more full your basket is, the longer it will take to cook. Be gentle when you stir and don't do it too often as the wedges can break and crumble.
• Cook to desired crispiness and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 116cal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip requires only five basic ingredients, 10 minutes of prep, and your trusty slow cooker! It’s cheesy, a little spicy, and perfect for whipping up before a party or a game. 

Want more quick dips for your next party? Check out my Homemade Rotel Dip, Taco Dip, and Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Dip!

This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a total game-changer when it comes to easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers. It’s an almost hands-off version of my Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe but still just as delicious!

You only need a handful of simple ingredients — toss everything into the slow cooker, set it to low heat, and you’re done!

This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my favorite go-to appetizers for any occasion, from an office potluck to game day! Make it ahead of time for a low-stress appetizer that will have everyone asking for the recipe. 

Why we love this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip:

• Low-stress: Waited until the last minute to think of an appetizer? No worries! This dip only takes 2 hours to cook in the crockpot, so you can easily throw everything together, and keep it warm until guests arrive. 
• Make-ahead friendly: You can prep all the ingredients up to 2 days in advance, pop everything in the slow cooker, and leave it in the fridge until you’re ready to cook it!
• Perfect for parties: This chicken dip recipe makes 12 servings, so it’s perfect for larger gatherings! You can even double or triple the batch depending on how many people you have. 

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe ingredients:

• Cream cheese: You’ll need one block of cream cheese for this recipe, not the kind that comes in a tub! I use full-fat cream cheese, but you could use low-fat cream cheese if you prefer. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it melts more easily!
• Chicken breast: Using pre-cooked shredded chicken makes this recipe a breeze! Use your favorite basic shredded chicken recipe (or try my Crockpot Shredded Chicken), rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken if you’re in a pinch. 
• Mozzarella cheese: shred your own for the best melt-ability!
• Buffalo wing sauce: Go for a classic buffalo wing sauce like Frank’s Redhot sauce for that classic buffalo wing flavor! 
• Ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing): Any basic ranch dressing will work for this recipe.
• Spices: I use a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a bit of flavor! 
• Optional garnishes: You can get creative with this part, but I like to sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles and green onions on top of the buffalo dip! 

How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip in a crockpot:

This chicken dip is so easy to make! Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. For the complete recipe instructions, jump down to the recipe card!

• Cube the cream cheese block into pieces.
• Toss the cream cheese and the rest of the ingredients into the slow cooker.

• Stir everything together.
• Set to low heat, cover, and let it cook.

Variations and Tips

• If mozzarella isn’t your thing, you can substitute pepper jack, cheddar cheese, or Colby jack for a slightly different flavor. It will still be delicious!
• If you’re serving this dip at a party and don’t want to make it too spicy for your guests, opt for a lesser amount and set out a bottle of hot sauce or buffalo sauce for guests to add to their dip!

How to store this buffalo dip recipe:

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or bake in the oven. 

Can I freeze this dip?

Absolutely! Store it in a freezer-safe container wrapped in plastic wrap and again in foil to keep it airtight. The dip will last in the freezer for up to 3 months!

When you’re ready to eat it, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and warm it up in the microwave or bake it. For baking, place leftover dip in an oven-safe dish wrapped in foil and bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes. If you’re in a pinch, you can even reheat from frozen and add a few minutes to the microwave or baking time!

Serving suggestions:

I love serving this delicious dip with some celery sticks, carrot sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips for easy scooping!

More easy appetizers you’ll love:

• Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce recipe — perfect for an appetizer spread!
• Ham and Cheese Sliders — these always go quickly!
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings — the best way to make crispy wings.
• Pizza Rolls — we love these for lunches, too!

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip requires only five basic ingredients, 10 minutes of prep, and your trusty slow cooker! It's cheesy, a little spicy, and perfect for whipping up before a party or a game. 

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 114cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 package cream cheese (8 oz/250 grams) room temperature
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 2 breasts) 300 grams
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ⅓-½ cup buffalo wing sauce (⅓ for good heat, ½ for spicier)
• ⅓ cup ranch dressing (you can also sub with blue cheese dressing)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• blue cheese crumbles and green onions for garnish as desired
• veggies and crackers for serving

Instructions

• Lightly grease a 2-4 quart slow cooker.
• Cut cream cheese into 6-8 pieces and add to the slow cooker with shredded chicken, mozzarella, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder and onion powder.
• Cover and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours (this will depend on your slow cooker), until the cheese has melted and cream cheese is soft.
• Stir until completely combined and taste. Adjust seasonings to your tastes (adding salt and pepper if needed — you can reduce the heat by adding more ranch, or increase by adding more buffalo sauce)
• Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and/or green onions and serve with veggies and crackers.

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Variations and Substitutions:

Chicken: I love making this recipe with Instant Pot Shredded Chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken that I have prepped in advance! It makes it super quick to throw together. You can make a vegetarian version by swapping the chicken with canned, drained white beans.

Buffalo sauce and ranch: you can easily make this recipe more or less spicy according to your tastes by adjusting the amount of each sauce.

Prep ahead:

You can add all the ingredients to your crockpot up to 2 days in advance. Cover tightly and just pop it in the fridge until ready to cook. Note that it may take a bit longer to warm through.

Storage:

Leftover dip will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm in the microwave or bake until heated through.

To freeze:

To freeze the dip, spread it into a freezer-safe container and cover it tightly with a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil or a lid. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed. You can also bake from frozen by placing the baking dish in the oven while it’s preheating and continuing to bake as directed, provided that your container is freezer-to-oven safe.

Nutrition

Calories: 114cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made with juicy shredded chicken smothered in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing and topped with melty cheese! Perfect for game day or as an easy dinner, and make-ahead friendly!

Try out these slider recipes for your next game day or party – Pizza Sliders recipe, Ham and Cheese Sliders, and Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Sliders!

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are everything you love about Buffalo Chicken Dip wrapped up in buttery slider rolls! 

To make these sliders, I make a buffalo ranch chicken mixture, sprinkle it with mozzarella cheese, and bake! The buttery rolls paired with the spicy chicken mixture and gooey cheese are the perfect combo. 

No matter the occasion, these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a great choice. They’re super easy to make and are a huge hit for parties, football season, and everything in between!

Why we love this Buffalo Chicken Slider recipe:

• Cheesy Goodness: The layers of melted cheese and buttery, seasoned rolls create a satisfyingly gooey and crispy experience that everyone will love!
• Quick and Easy: These sliders come together in just about 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings!
• Bold Flavor: With a mix of tangy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, each bite is packed with a delicious kick that’s hard to resist.

Buffalo Chicken Slider ingredients:

• Chicken: You’ll need 2 cups of shredded chicken for this recipe. You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or prepare this shredded chicken recipe (or make slow cooker shredded chicken!).
• Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing: These two ingredients bring a perfect balance of tangy heat and creamy coolness. Use your favorite hot sauce and ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for a more tangy flavor! If you prefer a little extra heat, add some extra buffalo sauce to the chicken mixture. 
• Honey: Just a touch of honey adds a hint of sweetness to balance the heat from the buffalo sauce. If you’re not a fan of honey, you can use maple syrup or simply leave it out.
• Garlic powder and onion powder: These seasonings enhance the overall flavor of the chicken mixture. 
• Dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls: Sticking with rolls that are stuck together, like King’s Hawaiian Rolls, makes assembly easier. Use any type of slider buns you like!
• Shredded cheese: This adds a gooey, melty layer that binds everything together and complements the buffalo chicken. I used mozzarella cheese, but cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese blend will work, too! 
• Melted butter and ranch seasoning: Brushing the tops of the rolls with a buttery ranch seasoning mix gives them a golden, flavorful crust. You can swap out the ranch seasoning for garlic powder or Parmesan cheese for a different flavor.

How to make this Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe:

The following steps are a basic overview of making this recipe. For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card!

• Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Slice dinner rolls in half (keeping them connected), and place the bottom halves in the baking dish.

• Layer with half of the cheese, then the buffalo chicken mixture.
• Top with the remaining cheese.

How to store and reheat leftover sliders:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. 

Reheat in the oven at 325ºF for 10-15 minutes or until warm! If you’re short on time, pop them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, although the rolls won’t be as crisp on the outside.

You can also reheat in the air fryer at 325ºF for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Can I prepare Buffalo Chicken Sliders ahead of time?

Yes! You can prep the chicken mixture up to 3 days ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

I recommend waiting to assemble the sliders right before baking so nothing gets soggy. When ready to serve, bake the sliders as instructed!

Serving suggestions:

Lay out some celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for a complete meal!

If you’re having people over for a party, make it a meal of small bites and add in some Homemade Rotel Dip and chips, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings and these Jalapeno Poppers!

More bite-sized appetizers you’ll love:

• Pigs in a Blanket — we love these as much for school lunches as we do for dinner.
• Cheese Ball recipe — great for prepping ahead!
• Pizza Toast — make it a meal or an appetizer.
• Chicken Taquitos — for taco night or game day!
• Also try this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip if you like this recipe.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made with juicy shredded chicken smothered in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing and topped with melty cheese! Perfect for game day or as an easy dinner, and make-ahead friendly!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 sliders

Calories 267cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
• ⅓ cup ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls (ideally the kind that are stuck together as shown)
• 3 cups shredded cheese (I use mozzarella)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, honey, garlic powder and onion powder. Taste and adjust honey, or add salt and pepper as needed.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13" baking dish.
• Slice the dinner rolls in half to separate the tops from the bottoms (keeping them together). Place the bottom buns in the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with half of the cheese, then top with the Buffalo chicken. Add the remaining cheese and the top buns.
• Stir together melted butter and ranch seasoning and brush over the tops of the buns.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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Ingredients and Substitutions:

Chicken: I love meal prepping a big batch of Instant Pot Shredded Chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken for easy meals! If you already have chicken ready to go, this recipe comes together super quickly. 

Buffalo sauce and ranch: you can adjust these as needed to suit your tastes. I find with equal parts buffalo sauce and ranch there is still a good amount of kick. I wouldn’t add more than 2/3 cup sauce for 2 chicken breasts.

Add some slaw: homemade coleslaw is great on these! I recommend adding after baking for a cool, creamy, crunchy addition.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 267cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg

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These are the best Christmas appetizers for your next Christmas party, from classic appetizers like cheese balls to elegant puff pastry bites and bacon-wrapped dates!

Need more easy recipes for the holiday season? My Christmas Breakfast Ideas, Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas, and Christmas Desserts will help you plan the perfect Christmas Day filled with tons of memories and great food!

A big, beautiful Christmas dinner is great and all, but one of our favorite ways to entertain is to put out a big spread of small bites!

These Christmas Appetizers are easy to mix and match so you can have a variety of foods for every taste. They look impressive but are simple to prepare!

Here, you’ll find appetizers for every palate and skill level, from no-cook, low-effort snacks to elegant, put-together appetizers. 

Looking for more quick bites? Check out my big list of easy appetizer recipes here.

What are the best Christmas appetizers for a holiday party?

The best appetizers for a holiday party are ones that include seasonal ingredients, such as cranberries, or are warm and cozy, like Crockpot Smokies.

If you’re serving them before dinner, you want lighter, smaller bites that are just enough to keep your guests from becoming hangry.

If your Christmas Appetizers are the meal, then you want a selection of lighter and heartier bites with a little more variety.

Some of my favorites for serving at holiday parties include Baked Brie Bites, Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini, and the iconic Cheese Ball. They’re easy to make, have that warm holiday feel, and are the perfect size for munching!

How many Christmas appetizers do I need per person for a party?

A general rule of thumb I like to follow is to allow for 3-5 bites per person if they are accompanying a meal, or 15-20 appetizer bites per person if you are serving a meal of finger foods.

I know that might sound like a lot, but you’d rather have too many than not enough! Plus, you can always make a double or triple batch of many of these recipes to allow for larger crowds, such as the Cheese Ball Recipe or Bacon-Wrapped Dates.

Cranberry and Bacon Cream Cheese Appetizer

Cranberries and Christmas are one of my favorite dynamic duos! I make a delicious cranberry-based jam made with dried cranberries, cranberry juice, balsamic vinegar, brewed coffee, and other flavors for an irresistible, sweet-savory combo.

Check out this recipe

Baked Brie Bites

This holiday appetizer uses flaky puff pastry dough as the base for the bites. This recipe is super versatile because you can make 4 different types of brie bites, like tomato and pesto, red pepper jelly, bacon and caramelized onion, and cranberry brie bites! 

Check out this recipe

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

What's a Christmas party without this traditional Christmas appetizer? This easy recipe uses a block of cream cheese, bacon, sour cream, shredded cheddar, nuts, and savory flavors to create the perfect quick appetizer! Pair it with crackers to soak up all that savory flavor.

Check out this recipe

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Smoky, savory, and down-right addicting, these Bacon Wrapped Smokies are an easy Christmas appetizer for your next holiday party! All you need is some bacon, cocktail wieners or little smokies, brown sugar and optional chili powder.

Check out this recipe

Spicy Baked Feta (Mpougiourdi)

This Spicy Baked Feta is an easy appetizer for your next Christmas party! It requires 5 simple ingredients and can be baked in less than 30 minutes, perfect for last-minute holiday gatherings.

Check out this recipe

Crockpot Little Smokies

These Crockpot Little Smokies are an easy low-effort appetizer for your next holiday party. Toss them in the slow cooker for low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours, and you'll have a delicious appetizer guests will love!

Check out this recipe

Easy Candied Nuts Recipe

If you want the perfect Christmas appetizer recipe guests can take home with them, whip up these Easy Candied Nuts! They're coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture with a hint of vanilla. Perfect for snacking on before dinner or as a light dessert!

Check out this recipe

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

These Cranberry Meatballs are made with pre-cooked meatballs cutting the prep time down to only 10 minutes! The addition of cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar gives these meatballs a sweet and tangy flavor leaving a lasting impression on the taste buds.

Check out this recipe

Snowman White Chocolate Toffee Cheese Ball

With cream cheese, butter, toffee bits, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and salty peanuts, this dessert appetizer is perfect for your next Christmas cocktail party! Plus, it's easy to make ahead of time and is freezer friendly.

Check out this recipe

Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini

This easy elegant appetizer is an ever-popular Christmas appetizer, made with dried cranberries, smoky bacon, maple syrup, and brewed coffee! I love making this appetizer for the holidays because it's a sweet and savory appetizer the whole party will love.

Check out this recipe

Pizza Toast

Pizza on toast? Sign me up! This Pizza Toast uses 5 ingredients, plus optional toppings, including store-bought garlic bread! In other words, it's one of the easiest Christmas Appetizers and is a crowd-pleaser every time I make it!

Check out this recipe

Tortilla Roll-Ups

If you've got 10 minutes, you can make these insanely easy Tortilla Roll-Ups! These delicious bites are made with cream cheese, pizza sauce, tortillas, creamy havarti cheese, and pepperoni slices. Perfect for popping in your mouth while you're waiting for the feast to begin!

Check out this recipe

Cute Christmas Appetizer – Christmas Tree Veggie Tray

Want a festive appetizer but don’t feel like cooking? This Veggie Christmas Tree is your answer! All you need is some mini cucumbers, celery, cherry tomatoes, an orange bell pepper, and homemade buttermilk ranch, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing snack your guests can munch on.

Check out this recipe

Brie Wreath Christmas Appetizer Recipe | Julie Blanner

Celebrate the Christmas season with a festive Brie Wreath! You only need three ingredients to make it, including a puff pastry, brie cheese, and an egg. It's elegant, easy, and only takes 30 minutes to make!

Check out this recipe

Bacon Wrapped Dates – Tastes Better From Scratch

This salty, sweet appetizer is so easy and only takes 12 minutes to bake! Fresh medjool dates are pitted, filled with goat cheese, and wrapped in thin-cut bacon. Then, they're drizzled in a maple syrup glaze made with red pepper flakes, cilantro, and sweet onion!

Check out this recipe

Brie Crostini with Honey and Herbs

If it's brie, it's meant to be! Creamy brie is slathered on top of thinly sliced toasted bread, aka crostini, and drizzled with honey and fresh herbs. It's an elegant appetizer that looks like it takes a long time to make, but only takes 20 minutes total!

Check out this recipe

Bacon Spinach Dip

What better way to get your veggies in than by smothering them in a creamy dip made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and bacon? This Bacon Spinach Dip is creamy, smoky, and perfect for serving alongside crusty bread slices or crackers!

Check out this recipe

How to Make the Perfect Cheese Board

Don't feel like cooking but still want a fancy appetizer? The Cheese Board is your saving grace! Grab a large wooden board and toss on some brie cheese, blue cheese, Italian meats like prosciutto and salami, nuts, dried fruit, and other finger foods. You've got salty, sweet, and smoky flavors so there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Check out this recipe

Which appetizers can I prep ahead of time?

You can prep many of the following appetizers ahead of time. Here are some simple ways to cut down on your prep time:

• Snowman White Chocolate Toffee Cheese Ball and Cheese Ball Recipe: You can prep this entire appetizer beforehand and keep it in the freezer for up to 1 month!
• Crockpot Little Smokies: You can freeze these for up to 2 months or refrigerate for 3-4 days. 
• Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini and Cranberry and Bacon Cream Cheese Appetizer: You can make the cranberry jam up to one week ahead of time and store it in the fridge! You will need to reheat it before spreading on the crostini.
• Christmas Tree Veggie Tray: You can chop up the veggies and store them in the fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Store the buttermilk ranch (if homemade) for up to two weeks in the fridge. 
• Baked Brie Bites: You can cut up the phyllo dough ahead of time or purchase phyllo shells. Or, you can make the recipe as directed and freeze for up to one week. 
• Tortilla Roll-Ups: Make the recipe as directed and refrigerate for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months!
• Bacon Spinach Dip: Make the bacon 1-2 days in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to add it to the dip.
• Brie Wreath: You can prep the brie and dough before baking and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. 
• Candied Nuts: These can be stored at room temperature for up to one week and frozen for up to 3 months!
• Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs: Form the meatballs a day in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Or, you can make the recipe, freeze the meatballs in their sauce for up to 2 months. 
• Bacon-Wrapped Smokies: These can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months. 

Tips for making these Christmas Appetizers

• Use store-bought where you can and make the rest from scratch! Unless you really want to make homemade phyllo dough or bread, you can totally buy store-bought. 
• Many of the above appetizers require similar ingredients, so try to make a few different appetizers and use up all the ingredients you can!

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These easy Cheeseburger Sliders take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for parties, game day, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Fluffy Hawaiian rolls are layered with melty cheddar cheese, lean ground beef cooked in a special sauce, and topped with melted butter and sesame seeds. 

When you need something quick and delicious for parties, try some of my favorite slider recipes like Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Pizza Sliders recipe, and Ham and Cheese Sliders!

This easy Cheeseburger Sliders recipe is everything you love about classic burgers in slider form! All you need is a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to whip up this easy recipe. 

My family runs to the kitchen when they smell these bite-sized burgers in the oven! Anything in slider form is better than the original, right?

They’re perfect as an appetizer or a quick dinner when you want a delicious cheeseburger but don’t want the hassle of grilling. They’re kid-friendly, too, as the sliders are the perfect size for little hands!

Love cheeseburger inspired dishes? Try these Cheeseburger Baked Tacos, this Cheeseburger Pasta recipe or this Cheeseburger Soup!

Why we love this Cheeseburger Sliders recipe:

• Easy to Make Ahead: You can prep the ground beef mixture a few days beforehand, making it a breeze to assemble and bake these sliders.
• Great for Parties: These pull-apart sliders are my go-to for birthday parties, game day, or any special occasion where you have a hungry crowd that you need to impress. 
• Quick: These sliders are quick to prep and only take 15-20 minutes to bake, making them a perfect last-minute appetizer.

Cheeseburger Sliders Ingredients:

• Dinner or Hawaiian rolls: These are the soft, fluffy base for our sliders. Sweet rolls like King’s Hawaiian Rolls are lightly sweet and perfect for pairing with the savory ground beef and other flavors in this recipe. If you can’t find King’s Hawaiian Rolls, any sweet rolls or fluffy dinner rolls will work. For gluten sensitivities, you can use gluten-free rolls!
• Lean ground beef: I recommend using at least 90% lean ground beef for this recipe as it doesn’t get too greasy, which can make the rolls soggy. If you don’t like ground beef, these sliders can also be made with ground turkey or ground chicken, but the flavor won’t be quite the same. 
• Medium onion: This is sautéed with the ground beef to add flavor! I finely dice up the onion so it sautés evenly and blends well with the ground beef. 
• Barbecue sauce, ketchup, sweet relish, salt, ground mustard, black pepper: I whipped up a delicious sauce to mix with the ground beef, giving these sliders that classic cheeseburger flavor!
• Cheddar cheese slices: This melty cheese is a classic for burger sliders and gets super gooey as it melts! You can use any kind of cheese you like, such as Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, white cheddar, or Swiss cheese.
• Thousand Islands dressing (optional): If you want an extra layer of flavor, you can add Thousand Island dressing to the sliders before baking. You can skip it if you want or make homemade Spicy Mayo or use your favorite burger sauce.
• Pickle slices: These give the sliders that classic burger feel and add a little tangy flavor! If you don’t like pickles, you can leave them out. 
• Melted butter: This is brushed over the slider buns to give them that golden brown toasty sheen. It also helps the sesame seeds stick to the buns. 
• Sesame seeds: These are sprinkled on top of the buns to give them a little crunch and flavor.

How to make Cheeseburger Sliders

These Cheeseburger Sliders are so easy to make with these step-by-step instructions! Check out the recipe card below for more in-depth recipe instructions. 

• Preheat your oven and grab a baking dish. Brown the ground beef and onion in a pan. Stir in your favorite burger fixings.
• Cut the stuck-together buns in half horizontally so you have a top and bottom layer.

• Place the buns in a baking dish. Then, layer on cheese and Thousand Island dressing.
• Add the beefy mixture on top.

• Add another layer of cheese and top with a layer of pickles.
• Brush the top of the rolls with melted butter for a golden brown finish. Sprinkle on sesame seeds if you like. Pop it in the oven until the cheese is gooey and the buns are toasted.

How to store and reheat Cheeseburger Sliders

Leftover Cheeseburger Sliders will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To reheat, place the sliders in a baking dish covered in foil for 12-15 minutes at 350ºF. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes at 375ºF!

Make-Ahead

You can make the ground beef mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend assembling the sliders ahead of time as they tend to get soggy!

Serving suggestions:

Cheeseburger Sliders are best served right when they come out of the oven when they’re piping hot! Serve on their own or alongside Cheesy Garlic Bread, Jalapeno Poppers, and Bacon Wrapped Smokies!

More easy bite-sized appetizers you’ll love:

• Pigs in a Blanket — my kids love these for school lunches too!
• Pizza Rolls — perfect for a picnic lunch.
• BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Buns — more cheeseburger love!

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Insanely Delicious Cheeseburger Sliders recipe

These easy Cheeseburger Sliders take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for parties, game day, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Fluffy Hawaiian rolls are layered with melty cheddar cheese, lean ground beef cooked in a special sauce, and topped with melted butter and sesame seeds. 

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 190cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 package dinner or Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls — the kind that are stuck together)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• ½ medium onion (finely diced)
• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sweet relish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 10-12 cheddar cheese slices
• ¼ cup Thousand Islands dressing (optional)
• 12 pickle slices
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• sesame seeds

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9×13" baking dish with non stick spray.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion, stirring frequently, over medium heat until browned and onion has softened.
• Stir in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, relish, salt, ground mustard and pepper. Set aside.
• Slice the rolls in half, separating the top from the bottom (leave them stuck together). Place the bottom buns in the baking dish.
• Top bottom buns with a layer of cheese, tearing to fit if necessary. If using, spread Thousand Islands dressing on top of cheese.
• Spoon the ground beef mixture carefully over the cheese. Top with another layer of cheese slices and add the pickles, evenly spaced. Top with the top buns.
• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and top buns are lightly toasted.
• Slice and serve.

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Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Ground beef: feel free to swap the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if you prefer, keeping in mind this will give them a different flavor.
• Cheese: your favorite kind of cheese will work great!
• Thousand Islands dressing: this is optional, and I know not all like it. If you’d rather, you can skip it or simply use mayo.

Storage:

These sliders reheat surprisingly well! I recommend reheating in the oven or air fryer, uncovered, for the best (not soggy results).

Make ahead:

While I don’t recommend making the sliders ahead, you can easily prepare the ground beef mixture in advance and refrigerate it for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 190cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg

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These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are SERIOUSLY crispy! Served with your favorite sauce, they’re ready in just 25 minutes with minimal clean up.

Do you ever just crave a crispy, juicy, delicious basket of wings without having to go out?

For some reason, my kids love appetizers for dinner and we can make a meal out of these Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Nacho Fries and this Easy Stromboli!

The more I use my air fryer the more I love it!

Nothing beats that crispy exterior (with less oil!) and juicy interior.

Some of our other air fryer favorites are these Air Fryer Meatballs, Boneless Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and this Air Fryer Chicken Breast — they are all so juicy and flavorful.

But these wings — you have got to give them a try!

Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Chicken Wings:

• Chicken Wings: split chicken wings are what I use for this recipe, skin on for the best crispy coating!
• Oil: this is how we get that golden exterior!
• Corn Starch: soaks up any excess moisture and creates a nice crust.
• Seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika: all add a ton of flavor! I use Lawry’s seasoning salt, but whichever is your favorite will work.
• Sauce: this is optional (they taste amazing without any), but you can use buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, or any of your favroites! They also taste great with this Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce.

How to make air fryer wings:

1. Preheat the air fryer so that the wings start cooking when you get them in there. While it’s doing this, dry the wings with paper towel well (wet meat doesn’t brown!).
2. Oil and season the chicken wings. Mixing corn starch into your seasoning is the key, because corn starch coats the wings easily and absorbs any excess moisture– making the crispiest chicken wings you’ve ever had.
3. Then the air fryer does the rest of the work! You only have to flip them once during cooking, and they turn out so crispy and perfectly juicy!

They are just as easy as making these Crockpot Chicken Wings, but they come together even quicker!

Air Fryer Chicken Wings FAQs

How to split chicken wings:

If you can’t find already split chicken wings, you can split for own!

• Cut wings into three pieces. Start by stretching out the wing on your cutting board and cutting between the joint of the drumette and the wingette.
• Then make a second cut between the wingette and the wing tip.
• Place drumettes and wingettes in a large bowl. You can save and freeze the wing tips to make chicken stock!

How to cook frozen chicken wings in the air fryer:

Cooking frozen chicken wings in the air fryer is easy to do!

Simply toss in oil and seasoning as the recipe calls for, and cook for 10 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for 10-20 minutes until done and crispy, checking every 5-10 minutes until done.

The only problem you make encounter is that the coating and seasoning does not stick as well with frozen chicken wings, since they will release some moisture as they cook. If this happens, you can season again and cook for 5-8 minutes until crispy.

More appetizers you’ll love:

Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Side Dishes

Air Fryer Tater Tots

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are perfectly seasoned and simple to make – serve with your favorite sauce! Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal clean up!

Course Air fryer, Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 355cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 pound split chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce (or use another sauce, or none at all!)

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 400℉ for 5 minutes.
• Place chicken wings in a medium bowl and dry with paper towel (wet meat doesn't get crispy!)
• Drizzle oil over chicken. Combine corn starch, garlic powder, seasoning, salt, pepper and paprika. Sprinkle over wings and toss until thoroughly coated.
• Place seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It is okay for the chicken pieces to touch, they will shrink down while cooking.
• Cook 15-20 minutes, turning once with tongs half way through. Toss with buffalo sauce or choose another sauce you enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 355cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2480mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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These Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights! Made with homemade meatballs, beef broth, cream and perfectly seasoned, the slow cooker does all the work!

Enjoy more of my favorite meatball recipes like Porcupine Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Turkey Meatballs!

These Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant weekend dinner! Made with homemade meatballs, beef broth, cream and perfectly seasoned, these meatballs always get tons of compliments.

The best part? The slow cooker does all the work for you! Once the meatballs are prepared, everything gets tossed into the Crockpot and slowly cooked to creamy, savory perfection.

I love these saucy meatballs all year round. However, they’re especially satisfying when the temperature starts to drop and I need a little bit of comfort on the dinner table!

Why we love this Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe:

• Easy: The slow cooker makes weeknight dinners manageable when life gets crazy! I love to prep the meatballs in advance (and even freeze them!) so this meal is quick to throw together.
• They’re saucy: Like our kids, I’m all about the sauces, the dips and the garnishes. I like my meat smothered in something creamy and delicious, and this Swedish meatball sauce definitely does the trick!
• They’ll do double duty: Need an easy meal to throw in on a busy night? Need a potluck offering for a holiday dinner? Need something elegant to serve guests that won’t make you lose your mind? Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs always fits the bill.

Swedish Meatballs Ingredients:

• Fresh Breadcrumbs: You can substitute for ½ cup dried bread crumbs if need be. Increase the milk to ¼ cup. 
• Ground Beef and Pork: You can use lean ground meat for less fatty meatballs, or go higher fat for more flavor (keep in mind this will make your sauce more fatty as well).
• Cream: For a lighter sauce, swap the heavy cream for evaporated milk.
• Broth: I recommend using low-sodium broth. That way, you can add more salt as needed and better control the amount of sodium in your dish.
• Cornstarch: This is used to thicken the creamy sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce: No Swedish meatballs recipe would be complete without this!
• Seasonings: You’ll need garlic, parsley, thyme, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to create the very best flavor. Feel free to adjust as needed.
• Milk: Any kind of milk will do the trick.
• Eggs: These are used to bind the meatballs together.
• Onion: It can be a white or yellow onion.

How to make Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

These Crockpot meatballs are so easy to make! For more detailed step by step instructions, scroll down to the very bottom of this page.

• Add all of the meatball ingredients to a bowl. Mix until fully combined.
• Cook the meatballs.

• Make the creamy sauce by whisking everything together.
• Add the meatballs and sauce to the slow cooker. Cook until the sauce has thickened.

Variations and Substitutions

• Change the meat: You can swap the ground pork and beef with really any other meat you prefer, like ground turkey or chicken.
• Frozen meatballs: If you know me, you know I’m all about taking advantage of smart shortcuts when you need them. You can swap the homemade meatballs for frozen, store bought in these Swedish Meatballs and no one will know, which makes this recipe even more weeknight-friendly.

How to store leftover Swedish Meatballs

You can store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat for just 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until warmed all the way through.

Can I freeze Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs?

Yes! Let the meatballs and cream sauce fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. They’ll need to defrost in the fridge for a few hours prior to reheating.

Can I skip the cooking and just throw the raw meatballs right in?

I recently tested this recipe with the raw meatballs added to the slow cooker with the sauce and cooked.

It worked fine, but the meatballs will release more of the meat juices into the sauce as they cook. This can lead to the sauce looking “fatty” or being thinner than expected.

The meatballs themselves were great and the sauce was still delicious.

Serving suggestions:

I like to keep my sides simple as a blank slate to soak up all of that gravy – these Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect compliment, but plain buttered noodles work just as well!

Or, serve with Roasted Red Potatoes and some of Mom’s Homemade Buns to soak up that gravy.

Add something green – a salad, some Air Fryer Broccoli, Roasted Green Beans or Cheesy Baked Asparagus – and you’re good to go!

More Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love!

• Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs — so juicy!
• The BEST Crockpot Pulled Pork — perfect for meal prep.
• Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken — another dreamy sauce!
• Check out more of my Best Crockpot Recipes here!

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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights! Made with homemade meatballs, beef broth, cream and perfectly seasoned, the slow cooker does all the work!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 401cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 2 slices soft bread (white or brown)
• 3 tablespoons milk (or water)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• ½ onion (grated or finely chopped)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

• 1 ¼ cups low sodium beef broth
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Baked Meatballs

• Tear bread into small pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Process until the bread is in fine crumbs and combine with milk. Stir and let sit for a few minutes (*If you don't have a food processor, you can soak the bread chunks and then mash into fine crumbs)
• Stir together soaked bread, beef, pork, onion, eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl just until combined — don't overmix.
• Shape meat into 1-1.5" balls and place 1" apart on baking sheet. (I get about 30-35 1.5" meatballs)
• Bake at 425 degrees Ffor 10 minutes, or sear in a hot skillet with a drizzle of oil, just until browned on the outside. This keeps the meatballs from falling apart in the slow cooker, and keeps the sauce from getting too fatty!
• Place in a 3-4 quart slow cooker (*At this point, once cooled, you can freeze up to 3 months for a variety of uses).

Swedish Meatball Sauce

• Stir together broth, heavy cream, corn starch, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, salt, thyme, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over meatballs in slow cooker.
• Cook on low until cooked through and sauce has thickened — about 3-4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
• Serve with sauce over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

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Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Fresh bread crumbs: you can substitute for ½ cup dried bread crumbs if need be. Increase the milk to ¼ cup. 
• Ground beef and pork: you can use lean ground meat for less fatty meatballs, or go higher fat for more flavor (keep in mind this will make your sauce more fatty as well).
• Cream: for a lighter sauce, swap the heavy cream for evaporated milk.

Can I add the meatballs to the slow cooker without browning?

You can, but I prefer not to because the sauce becomes very fatty as the meat releases its juices, and you risk the meatballs falling apart as they cook.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 142grams | Calories: 401cal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

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