Summer may be the time for backyard pool parties and weekend BBQs, but fall brings just as much fun. Friends gathered around the bonfire, ravenous fans tailgating in the parking lot, Halloween parties…the list goes on and on. Seriously, there are so many reasons you need a great list of appetizers this time of year—and I happen to have one.
Fall Party Appetizers
When entertaining during the autumn months, I am normally thinking game-day, bonfire or late-season cookout food. Plus, there are always Halloween parties and of course the big Thanksgiving holiday. Luckily there are plenty of appetizers that can be used for any or all of these occasions. I usually try to pull from a list of go-to categories:
dips: hot or coldsandwiches or sliderscheeses: sliced, ball or spreadwings, meatballs or other proteinveggiessnacks: chips, party mix, pretzels, etc.slow-cooker, Instant Pot or air fryer apps
Best Fall Appetizers
For me, the best appetizers and party foods are those that aren’t complicated to make, can be prepared ahead of time or quickly throughout the party and don’t involve a knife and fork. This collection has the best ones around that fit the bill for one heck of a fall party, no matter if you’re hanging out around the fire pit, or cheering your favorite team from the parking lot or couch. This collection has a little bit of everything that can absolutely take you from these early fall days, right through Halloween and onto Thanksgiving. With these 80 easy fall appetizer recipes, you’ll never grow bored—or run out of party-ready ideas again. Just be sure to pin these recipes for later to make all season long.
