35 Genius Appetizers on Toothpicks That Are Ready for Any Type of Party

BLT Skewers

These bite-sized BLT skewers (OK, they’re really just toothpicks) are absolutely delicious when served as a snack or as a fun appetizer. Plus, meat lovers will applaud the meatballs, which are the perfect complement to the yummy bacon and French onion dip. 

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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

These apps come together in no time. Serve them with a toothpick to avoid messy hands. 

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Mini Ravioli Skewers

Use frozen or refrigerated ravioli for this Italian-inspired snack.

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Cashew-Crusted Salmon Skewers

Salmon, nuts and seeds are a home-run flavor combo in these.

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Pizza on a Stick

Pizza is always a great party food, but not the best for walking around. This recipe changes all that.

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Sausage Tater Tot Skewers

You can use sausage strips or bacon for this fun, kid-approved skewer recipe.

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Itty Bitty BLTs

Everyone loves a great BLT, and now they are party-size.

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Cheeseball Bites

The choices and variations of these are endless with different nuts, herbs and dried fruit.

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Pita Tree Appetizers

No cooking is required for these quick apps.

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Smoked Sausage Appetizers

This football season, enjoy an easy appetizer at home! With a plate of these Smoked Sausage Appetizers, you’ll be spending less time cooking and more time cheering on your favorite team. 

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Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

Love buffalo wings? If you do, you’ll love these! This Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels recipe makes a delicious party food with all the flavors of buffalo wings + blue cheese, but without the mess. 

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Wasabi Glazed-Seared Ahi Tuna

The tuna is slightly warm and peppery on the outside and refreshing and cool on the inside, while the glaze is spicy, sweet, rich and perfectly smooth, from Cooking on the Weekends. 

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Turkey Pesto Appetizer Bites

Puff pastry makes the perfect base for these quick and easy hands friendly sliders.

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Tuna Stuffed Peppers

These perfect, pepper bites are filled with tuna, greek yogurt and seasonings.

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Sweet ‘n Sour Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Bacon-wrapped pineapple chunks are coated in a sticky sauce for a sweet and smokey flavor combo.

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Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Bacon Chicken Bites

Little bites of chicken, bacon and spicy sriracha hit all the right taste buds at the same time.

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Steak Bites with Bloody Maria Dipping Sauce

A skewer of perfectly seasoned beef to drown in a puddle of oozy red deliciousness.

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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

Livened up with a zingy horseradish and dill cream cheese, these simple yet fancy bites are crunchy, creamy finger food perfection.

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Bacon Wrapped Apricots with Sage

Dried apricots wrapped in juicy bacon and a sage leaf to complement.

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Greek Salad Skewers

A tasty Greek salad, no fork required.

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Kicked-Up Classic Cocktail Meatballs

A classic version of favorite cocktail-time meatballs, but taken up a notch.

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Macedonian Style Grape Caprese Salad

This light, fresh appetizer-salad is made with red grapes, feta and spinach, set atop slices of garlic toast.

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Maple-Glazed Apple-Chicken Sausage Bites

Sausage bites with a maple-mustard glaze and an edible toothpick.

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Olive Penguins

Little penguins made with two sizes of black olives, cream cheese and a carrot.

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Caprese Skewers

Each skewer has two cherry tomatoes and two bocconcini, separated by fresh basil leaves… it’s the perfect party bite.

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Port Glazed Manchego Figs and Prosciutto

The perfect sweet, salty and savory bites.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil Bites

The perfect, portable appetizer to bring to a party—packed with flavor and easy to put together.

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Buffalo Falafel Balls

Not buffalo as in the meat… but buffalo sauce for those who like a little kick.

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Blackberry Brie Bites

Melted Brie cheese with blackberry jelly and fresh blackberries.

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Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

Sweet barbecued bacon wrapped around a crunchy tater tot, so simple and irresistible.

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Almond Crusted Chicken Bites with Honey Mustard Dip

They take only 20 minutes to make and six ingredients. Plus, they are baked not fried, for fewer calories.

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Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

If you think you don’t like Brussels Sprouts, think again!

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Chicken Satay

Chicken marinated in Asian flavors, cooked and then dipped in an addicting peanut sauce.

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Cheese Stuffed Apple Chicken Meatballs

Anything stuffed with cheese will be a huge hit at your party.

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Antipasto Cheddar Pickle Skewers

All the favorites from a big grazing board, but in one tasty bite.

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