These 40 Party Snacks Will Make Your Friends Think You're a Certified Chef (2024)

If you're here because you Googled, "how to throw the best freakin' party your friends have ever been to," welcome...you're about to find out. Though there's that feeling of absolute control that comes with hosting a party, as in you choose the guest list, pick the playlist, etc., it can start to become overwhelming pretty quickly. That said, the one glorious silver lining is picking the menu of party snacks you're gonna whip up in no time. Because truthfully, the best party and the best edible offerings are one and the same.

Sacrificing time spent on your snacks does not equal sacrificing flavor. Your guests will verify this fact once they see all your ~hors d'oeuvres~. This is where easy go-to recipes become not only a convenience, but a necessity. The baked brie bites might scream "these took 87 hours to make," but in reality, you just threw a few ingredients together to create a delicious and absolutely gorgeous treat. As everyone knows, how a dish looks is almost as important as how it tastes, bc this party will be Instagrammed.

We’ve prioritized recipes for party snacks that check all of the right boxes so that you can walk into your next gathering confident in what you’re quite literally bringing to the table.

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1. Everything Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Twists

How Sweet Eats

Have you ever wondered, what would happen if everything bagel seasoning and spinach and artichoke dip had a baby? Now you don't have to wonder anymore and can just whip up this pull-apart puff pastry concoction. It's not a bad idea to prep two of these just in case everyone shows up hangry.

Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats.

2. Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookies

Blue Apron

These cookies will impress your pals way more than break-and-bake chocolate chips would. It's also the powdered sugar dusting that just elevates them, ya know?

Get the recipe from Blue Apron.

3. Mini Vegan Waffles and Buffalo Dippers

Quorn

Okay these really look like they came from your trendy neighborhood vegan spot. You make your own vegan waffles (not hard, promise!) and then warm up some meatless buffalo dippers and sandwich the nugs in between said waffles. Delish even if you aren't vegan, but as a bonus you can accommodate your vegan friends.

Get the recipe from Quorn.

4. Chicken Parmesan Rolls

Skinnytaste

Did someone say chicken parm? Consider these like mini chicken parm sandwiches, except with better bread and creamier sauce. You’ll hardly be able to set them down on the table before they’re gone.

Get the recipe from Stonyfield.

5. Esquites

Sara Stevens

Your fave Mexican corn dish, aka esquites, will mentally carry everyone back to summer street festivals, whether it's 90 degrees out or below 30 degrees. Serve with tortillas and go to town.

Get the recipe from Nature's Path.

6. Pumpkin Spice Coconut Bliss Balls

Califia Farms

Pumpkin spice season is almost upon us, this is true, but there is no law against serving these all year round. Because any party needs a treat that combines the ideas of pumpkin pie and cake balls. That's all.

Get the recipe from Califia Farms.

7. Guacamole Four Ways

HelloFresh

Since when did you and your crew ever order just one dish of guac? Now, you can have four. This is a great way to make amazing guac with whatever you have on hand.

Get the recipe from HelloFresh.

8. Smoked Salmon and Brie Cucumber Bites

HelloFresh

Talk about the perfect lil bite-sized savory snacks! These cucumber bites are topped with smoked salmon, dill and creamy brie to create the perfect combination. How fancy do they look?!

Get the recipe from HelloFresh.

9. Taco Bites

Tositos

What's better than regular tacos? Bite-sized tacos! These lil bits of heaven will not only be a crowd favorite, but they're so easy to whip up and you can garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, etc. etc. We love itty bitty tacos!

Get the recipe from Tostitos.

10. Cacio e Pepe Popcorn

Culinary Cool

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How fancy does this sound? Best part about it is, it literally takes just a few minutes to put together. Pop some kernels on your stove and once that's all set, add in some olive oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Voilá!

Get the recipe from Culinary Cool.

11. Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges

CREME DE LA CRUMB

To all my carb lovers, this one's for you. Potatoes, plus parmesan, all of your favorite seasonings, and a hell of a lot of olive oil? Sign me the f*ck up. I guarantee you have all of these ingredients in your kitchen already.

Get the recipe from Creme De La Crumb.

12. Caprese Salad Skewers

Stuck on Sweet

It's simple: Put a mozzarella ball, a cherry tomato, and a piece of fresh basil on a skewer and you have the freshest snack on a stick. Drizzle some olive oil or balsamic vinegar to add more flavor.

Get the recipe from Stuck on Sweet.

13. Baked Brie Bites

Cafe Delites

This is a very customizable recipe with a solid base of puff pastry and brie. So, basically, you could put any other ingredient in these cute little bites and it would taste delicious. Some popular combinations you could try are any nuts + fruit preserves or just a spoonful of cranberry sauce. But, as previously mentioned, literally anything would taste good in these brie bbs.

Get the recipe from Cafe Delites.

14. Savory Herb and Cheese Monkey Bread

Five Heart Home

Store-bought biscuit dough makes this recipe a dream for the host who's always scrambling at the last minute. If you kept your cheesy biscuit balls plain, your guests would still be obsessed, but you can add fun toppings like cheeses, nuts, and herbs to give this monkey bread an extra kick.

Get the recipe from Five Heart Home.

15. Pepper Jack Queso

The Hungry Hutch

Is it clear that I love cheese? There's a reason for that: Ever been to a party and people aren't crowding around the queso? The answer is no—because it's never happened! Queso is the queen of any party and you can test that theory out with this pepper jack version.

Get the recipe from The Hungry Hutch.

16. Cheddar Herb Muffin Bites

Divas Can Cook

The hardest part in this recipe is mixing the butter into the flour and, tbh, even that sounds kind of fun. These cheddar muffin bites take 20 minutes to make and will certainly be gone in less time than that.

Get the recipe from Divas Can Cook.

17. Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Seasoned Skillet

Once you realize how easy it is to make your own fries, you'll never settle for the frozen variety (soggy fries, whomst?) Add any sort of seasoning (garlic powder is a personal fave,) and if you have a liiiittle extra time, consider making the roasted garlic aioli in this recipe. Bc...yum.

Get the recipe from Seasoned Skillet.

18. Loaded Olive Cheese Bread

Butter Be Ready

It takes literally seven ingredients to make this salty, gooey goodness that will have your guests raving all night. Pro tip: The brinier the olive, the better.

Get the recipe from Butter Be Ready.

19. Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Pink When

Sure, everyone loves the microwave kind, but these homemade pizza rolls are A. wayyy more impressive and B. kinda healthier because you crisped them up in your air fryer.

Get the recipe from Pink When.

20. Spaghetti and Meatball Nests

Good Housekeeping

A cute bite-size take on the feel-good meal. That's amore.

Get the recipe from Good Housekeeping.

21. Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms

See Also

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Savory Nothings

Beside looking gorgeous these also taste fabulous. Goodbye, cheese and crackers. Hello, cheesy mushrooms.

Get the recipe from Savory Nothings.

22. Crème Brûlée Cups

Chelsea's Messy Apron

Maybe not a "traditional" snack food, but who says these little delights can't be set out for a classy party. Sounds like the best time ever, tbh.

Get the recipe from Chelsea's Messy Apron.

23. Poblano Pineapple Salsa

HelloFresh

Taste the rainbow, then dip your chips in it. This show-stopping salsa will have your guests ready to party.

Get the recipe from HelloFresh.

24. Mediterranean Flatbreads

Purple Carrot

This shareable snack calls for spring veggies like asparagus, but you can mix and match to create what's basically an adult pizza.

Get the recipe from Purple Carrot.

25. Baked Brie Bacon Jam & Crispy Crostinis

Innit

Hot, melty cheese + divine bacon jam + toasty breads = bliss, amirite?

Get the recipe, by Chef Tyler Florence, on Innit.

26. Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

Yellow Bliss Road

Has there ever been a more perfect crowd-pleaser? Prep these the day before your shindig, then throw 'em in the oven right before people arrive. Perfection.

Get the recipe from Yellow Bliss Road.

27. Zucchini Chips with Creamy Basil Avocado Dip

Purple Carrot

Uh, come to mama, vegetables disguised as fried treats. Think of these as French fries—but green.

Get the recipe at Purple Carrot.

28. Lobster Deviled Eggs

4 Star Restaurant Group

We now give you permission to get fahncy. To make these luxe bites, slice 12 hard-boiled eggs in half and remove the egg yolks. Combine yolks with ½ cup of mayo, 2 tablespoons French's Mustard, and ½ tablespoon Sriracha in a blender, and blend until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine 4 oz. cooked lobster meat and 3 tablespoons of spicy mayo. Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture, and top with the lobster mixture. Garnish with chopped scallions.

Recipe by Chef Dan Harris, executive corporate chef at 4 Star Restaurant Group.

29. Butternut Squash Kale Mac and Cheese

Planet Oat-Oatmilk

Who says mac and cheese isn't a snack food? Liars, that's who. Set out a tray of baked pasta, and let your guests go wild.

Get the recipe from Planet Oat.

30. Easy Chicken Skewers with Jalapeño Cheddar Dip

Helluva Good

This combo is a total dream: a creamy, cheesy dip makes the perfect topping for simple chicken skewers.

Get the recipe from Heluva Good and Dear Chrissy.

31. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Dip

Ethan Calabrese/Delish

Aka 100 percent the easiest sweet dip situation you'll ever make. Serve with fruit, grahams, or anything else you wanna shove straight into your face.

Recipe from Delish.

32. Nutella Banana Pizza

HelloFresh

Don't make your guests choose between dessert and pizza. Just bring out this showstopper toward the end of the party to keep things lit.

Get the recipe from HelloFresh.

33. S'mores Caramel Popcorn

Planet Oat

Give the people what they want (s'mores), but without the smoke, bugs, or dirt. Honestly, it's genius.

Get the recipe from Chocolate Moosey.

34. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Rock Recipes

If you can blend a margarita, you can blend this hummus. Set it out with fluffy pita slices and cut-up veggies.

Get the recipe from Rock Recipes.

35. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Green Chef

Like loaded baked potatoes, but cuter. Just add guac or sour cream.

Get the recipe from Green Chef.

36. Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips with Peach Salsa

Purple Carrot

Why even bother choosing between sweet and savory? By mixing a tangy, fruit-y dip with these French toast-y chips, you get to have everything.

Get the recipe at Purple Carrot.

37. Baked Mango Cauliflower Wings

Purple Carrot

A "chicken" wing even your meat-loving friends will love. These bb cauli bites are so addictive that they'll win over your guests, whether you're hosting friends for the big game or for a Bachelor-watching sesh.

Get the recipe from Purple Carrot.

38. Fresh Homemade Salsa

Cooking Classy

Sure, you can run to your fave taco joint and pick up their secret sauce, or you can blend up some of your own at home. Serve with tortilla chips of your choosing, plus cilantro.

Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.

39. Sweet Potato Toasts Two Ways

HelloFresh

PSA: Little rounds of roasted sweet potato yield adorable appetizers. Top 'em with tahini, hazelnuts, and honey, or goat cheese, radish, and watercress.

Get the recipe from HelloFresh.

40. California-Style Smoky-Sweet Tofu Avo Toast

House Foods

This one's ideal for your veggie friends who are always complaining that there are never enough options for them. Plus, your carnivorous friends would never turn down avo toast.

Get the recipe from House Foods Tofu.

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