With the coming of 2022, many people will be looking forward to a fresh start. To help, we’ve compiled this short list of the best easy appetizers that’ll help kick off your party in style as we reach December 31st and hit the end of the year.
We’ve put together our best suggestions for tasty appetizers that are simple and easy to make.
Many of these appetizer recipes only need 3 ingredients and you can put them together in a few minutes. Sometimes the easiest appetizers are just the best!
These New Year’s Eve party appetizers are family friendly ideas to suit all ages.
Are you looking for the best appetizers that will make your New Year’s Eve party unforgettable? Let’s go!
The Best Easy Appetisers for Your New Year's Eve Party
Here's our list of Simple, Delicious and Easy-to-Make Appetisers for Your Next New Year's Eve Party
Healthy Party Food: Tomato Pops
The perfect appetizer for those looking for a healtheir option, these easy antipasto skewers are made using just three simple ingredients.
These tasty tomato pops are easy to grab on the go while mingling and chatting with other guests.
Easy Star Sandwiches
Sandwiches are a huge hit for all ages, and these fun star shaped bites add a sense of occassion while you wait for the ball drop.
These are super easy as finger foods all throughout the holiday season.
Homemade Salsa & Cheese Pittas
Pittas are delicious with all kinds of easy dips or salsas. Get the recipe for our easy salsa, to go along with these cheesy pittas.
This yummy side dish is so quick and easy to put together and makes a great savory appetizer.
3 Ingredient Garlic Dough Balls: Quick & Easy Snack Recipe
Keep some of your delicious dips ready for these garlic dough balls. These tasty little balls only require three simple ingredients and are super easy to make.
These little balls will be a hit with kids and adults alike. Garlic dough balls are a great side for any Italian main dish but they also work well with the party crowd.
Restaurant Style Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe (Video!)
This simple olive oil dip is one of the easiest to make and is perfect with bread, just like in the restaurants.
You can have this prepared within 5 minutes.
Party Food : Prawn Cocktail Canapes
Prawn cocktail is a classic appetiser. Go retro for your new year's eve celebration with these cute little prawn cocktail canapes, with tender shrimp that taste as good as they look.
Mini Cheese and Cranberry Puffs
Puff pastry, cranberry and cheese is the perfect combination for a simple appetizer.
These little puffs will be a crowd favorite at your holiday gathering.
Party Food Recipe : Cranberry Cheese Parcels
These delicious appetizers are another cranberry and cheese combination but this time with filo pastry. You'll want to go ahead and add this to your recipe box!
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels Easy Party Food Recipe
This is such a simple recipe, it is impossible to get wrong but the finished result looks great and they taste amazing. The fresh flavor is a total crowd pleaser.
Party Food : Primula Vol au Vents
Get the party mood with these puff pastry vol au vents, the perfect finger food and always popular with the children too.
Mezze Platter
This Mediterranean mezze platter has something for everyone with olives, vegetable crudites and lots of yummy dips perfect for sharing.
Individual Charcuterie Cups (Jar-Cuterie)
If you want to go with individual portions, these charcuterie cups are a great way to do that. Every guest can take their own jar to enjoy, filled with all kinds of savory treats from meats to cheeses to crackers.
Homemade Gluten-Free Copycat Totino's Pizza Rolls (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
These pizza rolls are suitable for your vegan friends and family and those who are gluten free. It's important to cater for all food needs at your get together, without making any guests feel excluded so these little rolls are a great option to include.
'Cheesy' Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts
Did you ever think brussel spouts could taste this good? This cheesy roasted sprouts recipe turns these little vegetables into a gorgeous plant based appretizer.
Crispy Keto Chicken Wings Recipe – Easy Low Carb Oven Baked Wings
These crispy Chicken wings are packed with protein and low on carbs, perfect for those who are following a keto diet this new year - or all year round!
The Best Turkey and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno poppers are one of my favorite things to eat! This version is made with turkey and bacon, so it is perfect for meat lovers.
Buffalo Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
You can make these buffalo turkey meatballs in the airfryer. I love my air fryer for how quick it makes our favorite recipes, so it's definitely a piece of kitchen equipment that I can not live without!
Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts
I absolutely love aubergine, so I have to try these Georgian eggplant rolls with walnuts. This delicious food looks so good for a special event!
Cranberry Brie Crostini
This Cranberry and Brie crostini has the perfect combination of crunch and the fruity flavor of cranberry. Plus, brie is one of our favorite cheeses!
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms - Debra Klein | Easy Plant Based Recipes
Mushrooms are another of my favorite vegetables, and are a great vegetarian option. Even better, these stuffed mushrooms are vegan friendly.
Caprese Salad Skewers {Perfect Appetizer}
Caprese salad, but on the go.. These simple skewers make it easy to transform one of our favorite salads into a finger food recipe to eat while mingling and chit chatting at your new year's eve party.
We hope you enjoyed our list of best new year’s eve appetizers and if you’re turning your attention to the sweet side of the party, make sure to check out our list of New Year’s Eve Desserts and cakes too!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Happy 2022!
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