No celebration is complete without a spread of delicious bites to share. These 10 crowd-pleasing snacks and appetizers are sure to impress. From simple snacks to savory appetizers, get ready to wow your guests with these perfect bites for holiday entertaining!
Air Fryer Candied Pecans
Sweet, crunchy candied pecans have never been easier. Using the air fryer these delicious nuts roast in less than 10 minutes. Coated in sweet brown sugar and cinnamon with just a hint of maple syrup, these candied nuts are great as a snack or on top of a salad. They also make a great homemade gift.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Extra crispy air-fried wings tossed in a buttery, garlic parmesan sauce. These delicious chicken wings are full of flavor. They are perfect for an appetizer or main meal and great for wing platters and football parties. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and make a large batch, as they will disappear quickly.
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Hot Cheesy Leek Dip
Delicious, hot, and cheesy, this caramelized leek dip is a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This creamy leek dip is made with three cheese types, fresh chives and garlic. The sweet caramelized leeks and cheese create a rich and flavorful dip that is delicious with sliced baguettes or sourdough bread, chips, pretzels, or veggies.
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Ranch Snack Mix
Easy ranch party mix is made with just a few simple ingredients. This mix is nut free and comes together quickly. Crunchy, salty, and with a zesty ranch seasoning, this snack mix made with pretzels, Bugles, crackers and Chex will become your new favorite snack.
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Air Fryer Firecracker Shrimp
Plump, juicy shrimp are marinated in a spicy sauce and wrapped in a crispy egg roll wrapper. Cooked in the air fryer, these shrimp are surprisingly quick and easy. These firecracker shrimp make a great addition to any appetizer platter.
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Slow Cooker Candied Nuts
Candied nuts are a popular holiday snack, and these slow-cooker candied nuts are sure to become a favorite. Coated in brown sugar and maple syrup and seasoned with aromatic apple pie spice, these nuts are a sweet treat that is crunchy and addictive.
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Air Fryer Honey Hot Wings
Air fryer honey buffalo wings are delicious, extra crispy chicken wings with a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. These air-fried buffalo wings are made with simple ingredients and make a large batch. Perfect on an appetizer or wing platter with your favorite blue cheese or ranch dressing.
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Sour Cream Chive Dip
This sour cream and chive dip, made with fresh chives, is creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. Sour cream and mayonnaise make the base of this dip, which is blended with chives, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. Better than dip from the grocery store, this dip is perfect for serving with a big bowl of chips or fresh garden veggies.
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Baked Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
Baked buffalo turkey meatballs with hot sauce and blue cheese are perfect for a meal or appetizer. Made with only six ingredients and baked in less than 30 minutes, these spicy meatballs are a healthier alternative to wings, and they are just as good. They can be made with either chicken or turkey.
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Elote Dip
A flavourful dip of corn, spices, cheese, and lime, Elote dip turns delicious Mexican street corn into a tasty appetizer or snack that is easy to prepare. Made with simple ingredients, this dip comes together quickly and is packed with flavor.
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