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These 31 Tasty Finger Food Recipes Will Make a Hit This Summer

by Sidney Yang
Sidney Yang

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These 31 Tasty Finger Food Recipes Will Make a Hit This Summer
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Finger Food Recipes – Utterly irresistible, finger foods are the perfect bite-size treats to whet the appetite of your guests for a summer lunch. With simple ingredients and innovative presentation ideas, you can create these mouthwatering appetizers to be passed around at a party. For totally tempting pre-dinner snacks and cocktail party treats, check out these 31 finger food recipes from our recipes index.

Finger Food Recipes: These 31 Tasty Finger Food Recipes Will Make a Hit This Summer

1. Succulent Shrimp Tapas with Mango Shooters

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Here’s an awesome, elegant finger food appetizer inspired by Spanish Cuisine. These grilled shrimp and mango puree shooters are easily prepared ahead and chilled, making them perfect Spring, Summer and anytime party favorites.
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2. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts

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These roasted cherry tomatoes and prosciutto toasts are a quick and easy way to please your guests at any spring or summer event. Juicy cherry tomatoes are almost candied in the oven and team up with savory prosciutto for a finger appetizer everyone will love.
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3. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

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Maybe they’re bite-sized, but these Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs come with BIG-sized flavors with almost zero effort.
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4. Baked Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Dates

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If you need a repertoire of delicious appetizers that don’t take a lot of time or complicated ingredients to make, try these cheesy bacon wrapped dates! They are so easy to throw together and the combination of crispy bacon with naturally sweet dates and creamy cheese in the middle is irresistible!
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5. Veggie Spring Rolls

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These vegetable spring rolls are a colorful, crunchy, vegan friendly option that is wonderful for an appetizer, snack, lunch, dinner, or whenever!
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6. Ham and Cheese Pizza Roll-Ups

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These pizza roll ups come together so easily and are loved by all! These party finger food apps are also perfect for a quick dinner or a snack for kids.
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7. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Bites

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These caterer-style appetizers are so easy to make. Simple yet sophisticated, they’ll be the perfect starters for a buffet menu.
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8. Caprese Salad Skewers with Honey and Sesame

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These Caprese salad skewers bursting with the fresh flavors of basil and tomato make the perfect appetizer for your upcoming backyard parties. The honey and sesame combo allows to sweeten the deal for a nice twist on this summer classic.
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9. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

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Looking for an impressive and quick appetizer? Try this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp with a homemade spicy mango sauce.
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10. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

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These elegant, and golden bacon and cheddar pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party. Warm, soft and just all around delicious, they are maybe one of the easiest finger food appetizer you can whip up!
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11. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

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A simple finger food perfect as an appetizer with friends. Ground chicken mixed with garlic, scallions, and fresh ginger is formed into balls, then baked to a juicy finish. Serve with a Teriyaki sauce–sesame seeds will add crispy notes on top.
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12. Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto and Feta

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Nothing compares to these grilled peaches as the perfect summertime appetizer. Savory prosciutto amps up the sweetness of peaches and the thick feta cheese slice gives another touch of freshness.
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13. Grilled Garlic Shrimp

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These spicy tapas-style shrimps will be a hit wherever they go! Delicious and impressive, they’re perfect for backyard parties, casual lunch-ons, and even for dinner with a bowl of rice.
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14. Goat Cheese Grape Balls

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Yum. So good with a glass of white wine! This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute get-together. Fresh goat cheese, nuts and honey add contrasting flavors and texture in one exquisite bite.
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15. Radishes with Chive Butter

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Pair crisp, spicy radishes with softened, herbed butter for a quick finger food idea that works for every type of party.
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16. Sweet Cantaloupe Carrot Gazpacho Shooters

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This super refreshing and wonderful Gazpacho can be whipped up in 15 minutes and make for a great snack, refreshing appetizer or palate cleanser. With the sweetness from the cantaloupe and carrots, and a little crunch from the grilled sandwiches, this combo is definitely a keeper for your luncheons.
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17. Tzatziki Shrimp Chips Bites

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The simple and delightful combination of tzatziki and shrimp is sweetened with a hint of mango. You can prep your ingredients ahead of time, but wait to assemble these delicate finger bites appetizers at the very last minute.
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18. Guacamole Strawberries Cups

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Super-quick and easy, these tasty guacamole stuffed strawberries take just 10 minutes to knock together.
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19. Loaded Sweet Pepper Nachos

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From game day to weekend snacking we support any excuse to enjoy nachos; and these are loaded with cheese, sweet peppers, red onion, cilantro and spicy jalapeño you’ll totally forget they are 100% meatless.
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20. Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps

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These shrimp cocktail lettuce wraps are a delicious treat for party or game-day snacking. Dress shrimp with a spicy cocktail sauce, top with fresh chives, then serve in lettuce cups to make a delicious finger-friendly appetizer.
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21. Mini Pizza Croissants

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22. Spicy Shrimp Tapas

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23. Pork Empanadas with White Wine

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24. Tuna & Cheese Puff Sticks

Finger Foods for Kids Parties

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25. Beef Yakitori with Swiss Cheese

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26. Spicy Parmesan Crusted Shrimp

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27. Mini Goat Cheese Amuse Bouches

Picnic Finger Food

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28. Melon & Strawberries Bruschetta

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29. Elephant Ears Puff Pastry

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30. Chorizo and Black Olives Appetizers

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31. Spicy Pickled Radishes with Ginger

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