Holiday Appetizers Everyone Will Devour Before Dinner Even Starts

I swear the appetizers always disappear faster than the turkey. Something about walking in from the cold and spotting a table full of bites just kicks off the holiday magic. This lineup has a little bit of everything from cheesy and crispy to fancy looking but secretly easy. So if you want your guests hovering around the snack table and pretending they are pacing themselves you’re in the right place.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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This board looks like fall on a platter with orange cheeses, salty meats, crunchy nuts and pops of dark fruit. It’s simple to build and always feels special even if you basically just raid the fridge. Perfect for grazing while the oven is busy.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

Roasted Carrot And Feta Dip

Roasted Carrot And Feta Dip. Photo credit: At The Immigrants Table.

Sweet roasted carrots blend with creamy feta, warm spices and a little honey. It’s smooth and bright with a tiny crunch from dukkah. Scoop it up with pita chips and try not to eat it straight from the bowl.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Carrot And Feta Dip

Roasted Carrot Hummus

A bowl of hummus topped with spicy red sauce and pieces of chickpeas and carrots, garnished with parsley. The bowl is placed on a wooden board with a partially visible sprig of herbs and flatbread nearby.
Roasted Carrot Hummus. Photo credit: At The Immigrants Table.

Caramelized carrots and chickpeas turn into a silky golden spread that tastes smoky and sweet. It’s the kind of dip that goes with everything and somehow feels both cozy and fresh.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Carrot Hummus

Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Fingers holding a bacon wrapped crackers.
Bacon Wrapped Crackers. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Buttery crackers wrapped in bacon and air fried until crisp and salty. They’re addictive little bites that disappear before you can blink.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

A plate with friend wantons on it.
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Creamy crab filling tucked into wonton wrappers and crisped in the air fryer until bubbly and golden. They taste like takeout but lighter and faster which feels like a holiday win.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins made in the air fryer on a platter.
Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Crispy potato shells piled with cheese, bacon and green onions then cooked until melty. They’re everything you love about game day but dressed up for the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Olive Tapenade

Olive tapenade in a bowl.
Olive Tapenade. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A briny mix of olives, garlic and herbs blended into a savory spread. It’s bold and salty and instantly makes crackers feel fancy.
Get the Recipe: Olive Tapenade

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

A bacon wrapped shrimp being held up over the platter of shrimp.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Juicy shrimp wrapped in smoky bacon and cooked until the edges crisp. It’s the perfect mix of salty and sweet and always feels a little fancy without any effort.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Stuffed Mushrooms

Close up of stuffed mushrooms.
Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Tender mushrooms packed with a savory filling that turns golden in the oven. They’re bite sized and rich and always one of the first trays to empty.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Banana Peppers

Plates of stuffed banana peppers.
Stuffed Banana Peppers. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Mild peppers filled with a cheesy savory mixture and baked until soft and bubbly. They bring just enough heat to wake up the taste buds without scaring anyone off.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Banana Peppers

Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush Dip

Bowlog roasted eggplant baba ganoush dip with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cherry tomatos, and tortilla in a plate.
Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush Dip. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Smoky roasted eggplant whipped into a creamy dip with tahini and lemon. It’s smooth earthy and perfect with warm pita or fresh veggies.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush Dip

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon wrapped around dates and goat cheese in a dish.
Bacon Wrapped Dates. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Sweet dates stuffed with tangy goat cheese and wrapped in salty bacon. They’re sticky crunchy and totally unforgettable.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Dates

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

All the cheesy spicy goodness of jalapeno poppers in scoopable form. It’s creamy with just the right kick and impossible to stop eating once it hits the table.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Popper Dip

Homemade Queso

Chip dipped in the queso bowl.
Homemade Queso. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A smooth melty cheese dip that beats the jarred stuff every single time. It’s warm comforting and perfect for chips or drizzling over basically anything.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Queso

THE Crackers Recipe

Crackers seasoned with dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
THE Crackers Recipe. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Crispy seasoned crackers baked until toasty and flavorful. They’re simple pantry friendly and somehow taste like you bought them from a fancy shop.
Get the Recipe: THE Crackers Recipe

Easy Grissini Breadstick Recipe

Grassini breadsticks wrapped in a read and white patterned cloth.
Easy Grissini Breadstick Recipe. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Thin crunchy breadsticks that bake up golden and light. They’re perfect for snacking dipping or adding height to an appetizer spread.
Get the Recipe: Easy Grissini Breadstick Recipe

Zucchini Fries

Crispy air fryer zucchini fries in a dish with aioli.
Zucchini Fries. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Zucchini strips coated and cooked until crisp on the outside and tender inside. They’re a fun lighter twist that still feels snacky and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Fries

Spicy Barbecue Wings

Spicy wings in a paper basket and with dips in bowls.
Spicy Barbecue Wings. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Chicken wings tossed in a sweet smoky barbecue sauce with a spicy finish. They’re sticky messy and completely worth grabbing extra napkins.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Barbecue Wings

Crispy Air Fried Lemon Pepper Wings

Crispy air fried lemon pepper wings served with a dipping sauce on a plate.
Crispy Air Fried Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Wings seasoned with zesty lemon pepper and air fried until the skin crackles. Bright savory and totally crowd pleasing.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fried Lemon Pepper Wings

Mediterranean Sweet Potato Bites

A wooden platter with sweet potato rounds topped with hummus, feta, and tomatoes.
Mediterranean Sweet Potato Bites. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Roasted sweet potato rounds topped with hummus feta and cherry tomatoes. They’re colorful adorable and packed with fresh flavor in one cute bite.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Sweet Potato Bites

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