23 Appetizers Recipes That Look Too Good Not to Make

Image of appetizers on a plate.

Whether you want to kind of outdo everyone at a get-together, or you’re just craving really good food, these appetizer recipes will probably be your answer.

They honestly look a little too good, and will probably be eaten in under 2 minutes, so I’d say go ahead and give them a try.

1. Ultimate Pulled Pork Stuffed Potato Skins (a.k.a. Pigskins)

PHOTO CREDIT: GARLIC AND ZEST

I’m sorry, but I had to put these first on the list because they look ridiculously good. I would eat five of these in under a minute!

Get the Recipe: Ultimate Pulled Pork Stuffed Potato Skins (a.k.a. Pigskins)

2. Stuffed Shrimp

Stuffed Shrimp on a serving tray.
PHOTO CREDIT: GARLIC AND ZEST

I’ve never had stuffed shrimp before, but these look like they’re worth making.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Shrimp

3. Loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups on a white plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: SALTED PLAINS

Ok, loaded tater tot cups sound so delicious. Like this is the kind of appetizer you don’t realize you ate too much of until it’s too late.

Get the Recipe: Loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

4. Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates on a white surface.
PHOTO CREDIT: PRIMAVERA KITCHEN

I love dates and I love bacon, and if you’re a date and bacon lover too, then this appetizer is perfect for you.

Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Dates

5. Lobster Mac And Cheese Bites

Lobster Mac And Cheese Bites on a wood surface.
PHOTO CREDIT: ART FROM MY TABLE

Lobster mac and cheese bites look like the kind of appetizer recipe you’d make and there just wouldn’t be enough of it.

Get the Recipe: Lobster Mac And Cheese Bites

6. Smoked Jalapeño Pepper Dip

Smoked Jalapeño Pepper Dip in a skillet.
PHOTO CREDIT: CRAVE THE GOOD

A smoked jalapeño dip sounds like the perfect appetizer to bring to a party.

You can bring an assortment of different dip vehicles and everyone’s gonna be satisfied.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Jalapeño Pepper Dip

7. Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

 Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe in a white bowl.
PHOTO CREDIT: LOVE FROM THE OVEN

This appetizer looks so good. In fact it looks so good that I’m just staring at it on the screen and a bit sad that it’s not in front of me right now.

Get the Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

8. Pan-fried Garlic Butter Prawns

Pan-fried Garlic Butter Prawns on a plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: COOKING WITH LEI

If you (and whoever you’re serving) love seafood, then I think you need to make these pan-fried garlic butter prawns. Even the name just sounds so good.

Get the Recipe: Pan-fried Garlic Butter Prawns

9. Rotel Dip

Rotel Dip in a big bowl.
PHOTO CREDIT: SPEND WITH PENNIES

Just checked out the recipe and it looks ridiculously easy and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Rotel Dip

10. Taco Pinwheels

Hand dipping a Taco Pinwheel into a sauce.
PHOTO CREDIT: LOVE FROM THE OVEN

Ok, I need this immediately. These look so cheesy and flavorful and like the perfect thing to bring to a gathering!

Get the Recipe: Taco Pinwheels

11. Lemon Pepper Wings

Lemon Pepper Wings on a white plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: DINNER AT THE ZOO

I love wings and if you’re a wing lover too, then I think you should definitely try these lemon pepper wings!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Wings

12. Baked Balsamic Bruschetta

Baked Balsamic Bruschetta on a white serving tray.
PHOTO CREDIT: WATCH LEARN EAT

It’s so simple, but this bruschetta appetizer looks so perfectly delicious for a celebration of any kind.

Get the Recipe: Baked Balsamic Bruschetta

13. Fried Jalapeños

Fried Jalapeños in a bowl.
PHOTO CREDIT: CURRY TRAIL

Fried jalapeños sound so tasty but also very simple. So if you don’t have a lot of time, then this recipe is probably perfect for you.

Get the Recipe: Fried Jalapeños

14. Stromboli Pizza

Stromboli Pizza on a cutting board.
PHOTO CREDIT: LADY PEAR TREE

This looks like an instant crowd-pleaser. You get some savory cheesy baked goodness, and everyone’s satisfied.

Get the Recipe: Stromboli Pizza

15. Layered Pesto Dip

Layered Pesto Dip on a white plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: TWO HEALTHY KITCHENS

I read over some of the ingredients and this dip sounds so good and flavorful. I would probably take more than my fair share if someone brought this.

Get the Recipe: Layered Pesto Appetizer Dip

16. Korean Gochujang Meatballs

Korean Gochujang Meatballs in a bowl.
PHOTO CREDIT: SIFT AND SIMMER

If you’ve never had gochujang before, then I’d definitely recommend it! It’s a Korean condiment and it’s so satisfyingly delicious.

Get the Recipe: Korean Gochujang Meatballs

17. Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings in a white bowl.
PHOTO CREDIT: ORGANICALLY ADDISON

More lemon pepper wings, but this time with some honey. The combination caught my attention and I thought you’d like it!

Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

18. Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto

Fig and Goat Cheese Crostinis on a plate, cutting board, and table.
PHOTO CREDIT: YUMMY ADDICTION

If you wanna be really fancy, then these crostinis look like they’ll do the trick. Also, they just look so good and filling!

Get the Recipe: Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto

19. Goat Cheese Croquettes

Goat Cheese Croquettes on a large plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE LITTLEST CRUMB

Ok, these goat cheese croquettes look so delicious and eatable! I would love to bring these to the next party I attend.

Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Croquettes

20. Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini

Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini on a wood cutting board.
PHOTO CREDIT: CINNAMON AND SAGE CO.

If you love sun-dried tomatoes, then these will definitely hit the spot!

Get the Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini

21. Flautas de Pollo (Chicken Flautas)

Flautas de Pollo stacked on each other.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE FORKED SPOON

These chicken flautas look really satisfying and flavorful. I feel like this is what you bring when you wanna be extra impressive.

Get the Recipe: Flautas de Pollo (Chicken Flautas)

22. Venison Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pickled Shallots

Venison Crostinis on a white serving tray.
PHOTO CREDIT: PEAK TO PLATE

Venison crostini’s with whipped goat cheese and picked shallots sounds both fancy and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Venison Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pickled Shallots

23. Best Hot Crab Dip

Best Hot Crab Dip in a white bowl.
PHOTO CREDIT: I HEART NAPTIME

This is the kind of appetizer dip you make and eat way too much of with no regrets.

Get the Recipe: Best Hot Crab Dip

Post originally published on Chasing Foxes.

Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.

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