31 Hearty Apps That Will Replace Dinner Altogether

Held together by pepperoni, these mac & cheese bites are a pizza lover's dream, with creamy mac, pepperoni, and plenty of Parm. We bake this party pleaser in muffin tins to create a bite-sized app that is perfect for game day snacking too.

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If you like pigs in a blanket, you’ll fall hard for sausage rolls. Featuring juicy pork filling wrapped in flaky golden brown pastry, these savory snacks are sure to become your new favorite party food.

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Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough. Homemade guacamole is rolled into pieces of bacon in these keto-friendly apps that are just as perfect for snacking on throughout the day as they are at your next party.

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We all love classic Buffalo wings on game day, but sometimes we crave something a little bit more creative than the staple app. Enter: Buffalo chicken meatballs.

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Get your holiday parties started right with this seasonal spin on classic baked brie. An easy-to-make homemade maple and cranberry jam gets layered into buttery puff pastry-wrapped brie, then drizzled with maple syrup for an app no one will be able to stop eating.

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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 side all into one platter-friendly package. Fresh jumbo lump crab gets tossed with scallions, panko, a little bit of mayo, and Old Bay seasoning, then snuggly wrapped in a wonton wrapper before taking a dunk in hot oil until golden brown.

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They're chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.

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If you love the TikTok-famous baked feta pasta and the delightful sophistication of our cranberry brie bites, then brace yourself: These little appetizers are the culinary revelation that combines the best of both worlds.

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Crab cakes are the best because you get all the deliciousness of crab without all of the tedious, messy work of pulling meat from the shells. Since you're already skipping that mess, go even further and skip the pan-fry too. These are the ideal dish to cook in the air fryer, because you can get that perfect crispy texture without oil-logged cakes.

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This easy-to-make appetizer is a guaranteed hit at any holiday party. Creamy, smoky, and bright, it's delicious piled onto toasted bread, crackers, or crisp endive leaves.

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Typically, shrimp cocktail brings to mind a large platter of chilled shrimp and a sweet, tangy sauce. This twist on the dinner party classic embraces and enhances the signature flavors by roasting the shrimp instead. Bonus: it comes together in less than 30 minutes!

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Part cheese dip, part meatballs, this skillet dip is not only delicious, but a fun activity for the whole family. To keep it cute and easy-to-eat, mini-meatballs are the way to go. Gather up your little helpers, wash those hands clean, and get to shaping: You should yield at least 60 meatballs.

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With a sweet and tangy glaze made with cranberry sauce and thyme- and sage-speckled turkey meatballs, these are great for serving with toothpicks as an app or over fluffy mashed potatoes for a low-key weeknight dinner.

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We here at Delish love dumplings of all kinds, but making them completely from scratch can be a lot. If you want something that’s a little less work intensive (and you love using your air fryer), this recipe is all yours.

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Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of those dishes that wow guests but secretly are so easy to make (only 5 ingredients!). For best results, use big sea scallops and thin-cut, conventional bacon, but feel free to swap out the herbs for whatever you like.

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Good news for pizza roll lovers everywhere. The fastest way to make them is also the best way! Your air fryer cooks them up in just 8 minutes while making them the crispiest they've ever been. They will still be piping hot, so be careful on that first bite, just like always! It leaves us wondering how Bagel Bites and Hot Pockets will do.

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This beginner-friendly TikTok-inspired pastry hack transforms store-bought puff pastry and the sweet or savory filling of your choice into a beautiful bite-sized snack. Our version leans heavily into savory territory with a cream of mushroom soup-inspired filling.

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Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these falafel are baked, not fried, for less mess. Chickpea flour is your new best friend in this gluten-free treat.

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This instant classic remains a favorite of dip lovers everywhere. It's so quick and easy to make. (This recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together, though if you want to make it even EASIER, you can choose to make it in your slow cooker.)

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Your favorite antipasto just got even better—it’s now wrapped in buttery puff pastry. A couple bites in, and we know you’ll be going back for another (and another!).

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