25 Father's Day Appetizers Dad Is Going To Want Seconds Of

Who said Taco Tuesday has to be limited to just tacos? If you're looking for more of a salty snack than a main dish, then upgrade your night with this taco-inspired popcorn. You might think that we're using taco seasoning here, but the secret ingredient is even better—crushed Doritos. The Doritos not only give heaps of flavor to the buttered popcorn, but also add a welcome slightly crunchy texture.

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Craving something a little more creative than your average Buffalo wings? Enter: Buffalo chicken meatballs. Ready in just 30 minutes, these meatballs are a flavor-packed app you can have ready in no time, so you don't have to miss any of the Father's Day fun.

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Boneless ribeye, sautéed onions and peppers, and provolone, all sandwiched between Hawaiian roll sliders slathered in garlic butter? Sign. Us. Up.

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You only need 4 ingredients to make this cheesy dip—ground beef, Rotel tomatoes (with the chopped green chiles), Velveeta, and chili powder. It comes together all in one pot too, meaning less dishes!

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As far as stuffed pasta goes, tortellini is highly versatile, convenient, and—the best part—filled with cheese. You may have heard of toasted ravioli, but these crispy Parmesan tortellini bites will soon become your new favorite appetizer.

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These two-bite beauties combine the decadence of a crab cake, and the crisp-chewy texture of your favorite take-out egg rolls all into one platter-friendly package.

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Everyone has opinions about Mexico's most famous avocado-based dip: guacamole. Some, like us, keep it simple. We prefer to let the flavor of our avos shine. Others like to go crazy on the mix-ins: spices, tomatoes, garlic, etc. If that's your thing, this guacamole is the perfect jumping-off point. Add whatever you like!

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Is there any better combo than ham and cheese? Well, yes: ham, cheese, and puff pastry. Oh, and a creamy béchamel sauce... we’ll explain. We took the croque monsieur, a classic French sandwich made with toasty bread, melty cheese, salty ham, and a silky béchamel, and turned it into an appetizer that hits all the high notes: buttery, crispy, creamy, cheesy, salty, and a little nutty.

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Making sushi for a party can be intimidating, what with making sushi rice, rolling it up just right, and dealing with raw fish. With these baked salmon sushi cups, you can skip all that but still get all the flavors of your favorite roll.

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If you’re looking to expand your horizons beyond classic Buffalo wings, this recipe is a great place to start. They’re just as spicy, but also super-savory, sticky, and juuust sweet enough. With a sauce like this, you don’t even need blue cheese dressing (then again... we're not stopping ya!).

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If chicken nuggets with honey mustard were your childhood fave, prepare to meet your new obsession. Coated with toasty bread crumbs and drizzled in a ridiculously unputdownable hot honey sauce, these crispy cauliflower nuggets are reinventing that childhood snack into a sweet and spicy sensation. Oh—and did we mention they’re also vegan?

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Forget charcuterie, your newest obsession is going to be French fry boards. You can fill them with whatever type of fries you like best, though we do recommend a variety. As for sauces, you can do better than just ketchup. Think: mango chutney, spicy mayo, and honey mustard!

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Empanadas come in many different forms with many different fillings. This version is a flavor bomb, with tender chicken thighs, peppers, and olives, bolstered by tomato paste and paprika. Yum!

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With this recipe, we take the classic onion dip one step further by incorporating deeply caramelized onions into the mix. It takes a little longer than you might think (we’re talking at least one hour), but we promise it’s worth it.

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The meatball sub is a hearty comfort food classic that's been long overdue for a bite-sized upgrade. Enter the meatball sub bite—a juicy herb and garlic meatball stuffed with mozzarella cheese, wrapped in crisp and chewy pizza dough, and served with spicy marinara. Include these on your Father's Day snack table and let the rave reviews pour in.

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Here at Delish, we’re all about a good reuben sandwich. Creamy dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese… what’s not to love? Pair all those delicious ingredients between pickle chips for the perfect bite-size appetizer (and they come together SO fast).

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During the summer, a recipe we keep coming back to again and again is elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, where the corn is simply paired with mayo, chili powder, and cotjia. It’s such an incredible flavor combination, we knew it shouldn’t be confined just to the summer. The solution? Turning it into skillet nachos that can be enjoyed all year long.

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Buffalo chicken is one of our faves, and this creamy, spicy technique is one of our favorite ways to serve it. It's also the best, most impressive way to make quesadillas for a crowd, so feel free to get creative with your fillings!

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Whatever your party needs, this pico de gallo recipe will save the day. Looking for the easiest last-minute appetizer for any gathering? The freshest addition for your nachos spread? A fast, simple snack to munch on all week long? Pico de gallo is the answer.

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If you're a fried pickle fanatic, you know the disappointment of having a soggy, less-than-crisp pickle. No need to worry here—this recipe includes our top tips and tricks for the crispiest, most flavorful fried pickle out there. Step aside French fries—there's a new app in town.

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