Fourth of July appetizers don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to be great. In fact, we’ve rounded up 27 foolproof options that are so easy, anyone can nail them. Perfect for busy hosts or anyone who wants to enjoy the holiday, these appetizers are a great mix of fresh, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing bites.
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Avocado Deviled Eggs
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These avocado deviled eggs are creamy, delicious, and an easy variation of a classic recipe!
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Spicy Guacamole
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The only spicy, chunky guacamole recipe you'll ever need. It uses just six ingredients but has a secret tip to make sure the flavors are evenly dispersed and irresistible!
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Guacamole Salsa
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Guacamole salsa is the best of both worlds and combines salsa verde with guacamole for a creamy, tangy salsa appetizer or dressing for tacos!
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Cream Cheese Corn Dip
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This easy cream cheese corn dip has sweet corn, spicy peppers, and gooey cheeses, all baked to perfection. Perfect party appetizer ready in 35 minutes!
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Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
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This easy Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is perfect for any holiday party or game day! It can be easily made vegan to fit your dietary restrictions too!
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Sweet Potato Skins
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These healthy, loaded sweet potato skins are a perfect mix of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors topped with fresh parsley! Ready in just an hour.
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Spicy Three Cheese Dip
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This spicy cheese dip (Queso Diablo) is fiery, featuring roasted peppers, creamy cheeses, and a bold spice blend. Perfect party dip ready in 20 minutes!
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Buffalo Cauliflower
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These vegan buffalo cauliflower wings are crispy and spicy bites. They are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for game nights and parties, and can be made in an oven or air fryer.
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Air Fryer Nachos
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These air fryer nachos are a quick and easy appetizer that take less than 10 minutes! Comfort food with minimal prep and a definite crowd pleaser.
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Fried Avocado
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These vegan, crispy baked avocado fries uses only five ingredients and can be made gluten free. Pair it with a hot and creamy dipping sauce and enjoy a healthy alternative all day!
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Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
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These hot honey lemon pepper wings are a crispy, sweet, savory, and tangy treat.
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Air Fryer BBQ Wings
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
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Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors.
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Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
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Try these sweet and savory bacon-wrapped onion rings for a unique game day appetizer.
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Air Fryer Onion Rings
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We have a mouthwatering recipe that will satisfy your cravings and keep you coming back for more. Crispy Vegan Air Fryer Onion Rings, are a plant-based appetizer that you can’t resist!
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Air Fryer Pasta Chips
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Use your air fryer to make irresistible pasta chips. They are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for snacking or entertaining.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
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These garlic flavored air fryer zucchini chips are crispy and addicting! With no breading, this recipe comes together quickly and easily for a delicious healthier snack, appetizer or side dish.
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Chicken Pakora
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Chicken Pakora—crunchy fried chicken pieces with ginger, garlic, ground chile, and chaat masala coated in a chickpea flour (besan) batter—are an easy appetizer and they're so good!
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Stuffed Mushrooms
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Learn how to make delicious Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer packed with our bolognese sauce and topped with melted cheese. This quick party snack is perfect not only for your meal plan or grilling season but our fully gluten-free, low carb and grain-free ground beef baked Italian low carb meal can be a great addition to your daily family dinner.
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Crunchy Taco Cups
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Those hard shell easy crunchy Low Carb Taco Cups recipe filled with Mexican flavors and taco ground beef is a perfect low-carb appetizer for your next party or get-together. Entirely gluten-free, low carb, grain-free and perfect for diabetics, those low-carb taco cups are an ideal replacement for your taco tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or Tex-Mex ground beef tacos for that matter.
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Sausage Balls
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Quick and easy Low Carb Sausage Balls made with our homemade low carb sausages, and 3 additional ingredients you already have in your kitchen is a perfect idea as a appetizer for your holidays, New Year’s Eve, brunch, or any party. Those crispy and juicy low carb sausage balls done in less than half-hour could be a great grab and go breakfast, snack for sports or game days, or a great addition to your kids lunch boxes.
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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon
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Air fryer jalapeño poppers feature jalapeño halves stuffed with a cream cheese filling and topped with bacon. Perfect party appetizer for a game day gathering.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
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Ultra-crispy air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are a healthier knock-off recipe for the deep fried restaurant version. Perfect for an easy crave-worthy appetizer or main dish everyone will love.
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Blue Cheese Steak Crostini
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These blue cheese steak crostini are the perfect little appetizer bite. Garlicky toasted bread topped with salty blue cheese, rare steak and a balsamic reduction.
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Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Peppers
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Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Peppers are a delicious, low carb appetizer!
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Crispy Baked Salmon Bites
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These crispy salmon nuggets are simple to make, and are a delicious appetizer or kid-friendly dinner! Plus, they're baked - not fried - so they're a healthier option. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer
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This Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer is an easy option that comes together in 30 minutes. It’s a straightforward recipe that doesn’t need a lot of prep or cooking time, so it’s perfect for making for last-minute guests and casual get-togethers.
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