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    20+ Best Fancy Finger Food Ideas

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    The best way to curb your hunger at a party is with my best Fancy Finger Food Ideas! I have more than 20 delectable fancy finger foods to share with you, including my famous Million Dollar Bacon and Baked Brie in Crescent Rolls!

    Gruyere and prosciutto pinwheels on a cutting board with fresh herbs
    Gruyere and Prosciutto Pinwheels
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    Best Finger Food Ideas for a Party

    From crostini and pinwheels to bite sized pavlovas, elegant finger foods make the best appetizers for parties.

    Let’s face it – when you’re throwing a party, you want fancy party appetizers that are easy to make so you can spend more time with your guests! I love coming up with all kinds of fancy finger foods for parties that will save you time and energy.

    My finger food recipes are hassle-free and so delicious. Let me know your favorite in the comments below!

    Candied bacon in a jar in front of starbucks pumpkin bread slices
    Candied Bacon (Million Dollar Bacon)

    Air Fryer Mushrooms

    Crispy Air Fryer Mushrooms
    Light, crispy, and easy AIR FRYER MUSHROOMS are a flavorful appetizer you’ll love! Fried mushrooms make an easy game day appetizer, PERFECT for dipping.
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    Air fryer mushrooms in a white square dish up close
    Air Fryer Mushrooms in a square white dish

    Air Fryer Candied Bacon

    Amazing Candied Bacon Recipe
    This Candied Bacon Recipe features crispy, caramelized strips of bacon with a hint of heat and is perfect for your next breakfast or brunch menu!
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    A container of candied bacon ready to enjoy
    Valentine's Dinner Ideas: Candied Bacon in a tin

    Mexican Street Corn

    Best Mexican Street Corn Recipe
    Mexican street corn, or Elotes Mexicanos, is a traditional Mexican food that's quick to make and crave-worthy! This elote recipe is a must try for the summer.
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    Elotes Mexicanos on a white platter
    Elote recipe on a white dish

    Puerto Rican Empanadas

    Puerto Rican Empanadas Recipe
    Your family will love these Puerto Rican empanadas. They make a great appetizer for a party or are perfect for a weeknight supper!
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    Baked Puerto Rican Meat Pies
    close up of puerto rican beef empanadas in half to show filling

    Chicken Empanadas

    Amazing Chicken Empanadas Recipe
    This Chicken Empanada Recipe is the perfect way to use leftover chicken! Shredded chicken and caramelized onions are simmered in flavorful spices, then folded in a buttery shortcrust and baked until golden.
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    baked empanadas on a wood board
    Close up of chicken empanadas on a wooden board

    Caramel Apple Empanadas

    Caramel Apple Empanadas
    Caramel Apple Empanadas filled with diced apples simmered in a caramel sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla.
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    Three caramel apple empanadas up close next to ice cream and whipped cream: the empanada at the top of the stack is cut in half so you can see the apple filling
    Caramel Apple Empanadas with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Whipped Cream

    Remoulade Sauce

    The ultimate dipping sauce for mushrooms and so much more!

    Amazing Remoulade Sauce Recipe
    Creamy, tangy, and versatile, this easy remoulade sauce pairs deliciously with seafood, chicken, or beef. This is a remoulade sauce recipe you’ll love!
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    a small white bowl of remoulade sauce. There are ingredients laying on the table around the bowl and a small stirring teaspoon laying next to the bowl.
    a small white bowl of remoulade sauce. There are ingredients laying on the table around the bowl and a small stirring teaspoon laying next to the bowl.

    Shrimp Shumai

    Shrimp Shumai
    Shrimp shumai is a tasty and EASY staple dim sum recipe made with ginger and garlic shrimp, water chestnuts, and a soy sauce mixture, served as dumplings!
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    Four shrimp shumai dumplings in a steamer basket on parchment paper
    shrimp shumai close up topped with chives

    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan

    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan
    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan are a Fancy Finger Food recipe perfect for parties! Thinly sliced potatoes and bacon are layered with the most delectable combination of cream, thyme, and Parmesan, then baked until beautifully golden and crispy.
    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan
    Potato pave with bacon on a cutting board with fresh herbs

    Mini Pavlovas with Fresh Berries

    Mini Pavlova Recipe
    Impress everyone with this mini pavlova recipe! Mini pavlovas are great finger food desserts for parties, and are so easy to make.
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    Lifting a mini pavlova off of a plate of mini pavlovas
    A plate of mini pavlovas with fresh berries and sprigs of mint

    Spinach Puff Pastry

    Easy Spinach Puff Pastry Recipe
    Learn how to make a Spinach Puff Pastry recipe everyone will love! These delicious spinach puffs are simple and yet so flavorful.
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    rows of spinach puff pastries on a serving board
    Spinach puff pastry with a bite taken out of it to show the delicious center with bacon bits

    Cucumber Canapes with Shrimp

    Cucumber Canapés with Shrimp
    Cucumber canapes with shrimp are easy to prepare fancy appetizers with a refreshing homemade tzatziki filling and vibrant herb topping!
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    Cucumber canapes with shrimp on a white plate with fresh herb topping
    Cucumber canapes with shrimp on a white plate with fresh herb topping

    Jalapeno Popper Deviled Egg

    Easy Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
    Learn how to make deviled eggs taste like jalapeno poppers following my easy Jalapeno Deviled Eggs recipe!
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    jalapeno popper deviled eggs on a white tray
    Jalapeno popper deviled eggs all in a row with bacon topping

    Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Sausage Rolls

    Chicken Sausage Rolls with Sweet Chili Thai Sauce
    Pastry puffs recipes like these Chicken Sausage Rolls are always my top pick for hosting a party. They’re one of the best finger food ideas because they’re so easy to make and clean up after!
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    thai chicken sausage rolls #sundaysuppers
    Thai chicken sausage rolls next to a spoonful of dipping sauce and a little tin of more rolls

    Prosciutto Pinwheels with Gruyere Cheese

    Prosciutto Pinwheels with Gruyere Cheese and Puff Pastry
    These Gruyere and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Pinwheels are perfect for a New Year’s Eve party! This festive appetizer is easy to make, flaky, and decadent.
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    Gruyere and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Pinwheels #SundaySupper
    Gruyere and prosciutto pinwheels on a cutting board with fresh herbs

    Baked Brie in Crescent Rolls

    Amazing Brie en Croute
    Baked Brie with Crescent Rolls is a show-stopping appetizer perfect for a party! Complete with warm melted brie, a sweet brown sugar topping and a crescent roll crust, this easy recipe will have everyone coming back for more.
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    pulling baked brie out of ramekin with gooey cheese
    Pulling brie from white dish to show gooey cheese

    Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese

    Amazing Baked Portobello Mushrooms
    Baked Portobello Mushrooms are QUICK and EASY to prepare in less than 30 minutes, and are full of flavor from butter, thyme, and a cheese topping!
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    up close baked portobello mushrooms surrounded by lettuce
    Three baked portobello mushrooms with cheese on a white plate

    Portuguese Potatoes and Chorizo

    Portuguese Potatoes and Chorizo
    Portuguese potatoes and chorizo are the perfect party appetizer! You will love this easy appetizer recipe with peri peri sauce for dipping. Serve on plate or on toothpicks, and enjoy!
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    Potatoes and chorizo on a plate with a lemon wedge
    A white plate of Portuguese potatoes and chorizo with a lemon wedge

    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Aioli Dip

    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Aioli Dip
    What could be better than fried food without the guilt? These amazing air fryer asparagus fries take just minutes to make and are honestly some of the best fries you will ever eat.
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    Air fryer asparagus with lemon aioli drizzle
    Dipping an air fryer asparagus fry in lemon aioli

    Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)

    Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)
    This creamy and flavorful beer cheese dip (also called Obatzda) is an authentic German dip perfect for dipping pretzels, sliced meats, and more.
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    Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)
    Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda) in a white dish surrounded by homemade soft pretzels on a white speckled plate

    Make-Your-Own Avocado Toast

    Creamy Avocado Spread Recipe
    Create an avocado toast masterpiece with this easy guide on how to make avocado toast for a toppings bar, plus our best ever EASY Avocado Spread Recipe!
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    Avocado toast toppings bar with a platter of toppings and avocado spread
    Two slices of avocado toast with bacon, goat cheese and jalapenos on a blue and white plate

    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Pesto Dip

    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Citrus Pesto Dip
    Blistered shishito peppers tossed with olive oil, lemon, and salt pair deliciously with fresh citrus pesto dip for the perfect finger food appetizer!
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    Blistered Shishito Peppers
    Blistered shishito peppers in a black cast iron skillet with a kitchen towel and citrus pesto off to the side

    Crispy Fried Oysters

    Fried Oysters Recipe
    This pan fried oysters recipe is crispy, briny, and the perfect easy seafood appetizer or entree.
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    Pan Fried Oysters on a white paper with lemon wedges
    Fried Oysters Recipe on a black plate with blue cheese and lemon wedges

    Southwest Baked Egg Rolls

    Baked Southwest Egg Rolls
    These Southwest Baked Egg Rolls are sure to be the hit of your party! They’re full of spiced ground turkey, black beans, corn and served with guacamole.
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    Southwest Baked Egg Rolls #SundaySupper
    A stack of southwest baked egg rolls on a cutting board

    Honey Sriracha Meatballs

    Try these meatballs with Honey Sriracha Sauce!

    Honey Sriracha Meatballs
    Sweet and tangy with a bit of a kick, these Honey Sriracha Meatballs are a must-try! They’re moist and delicious with so much flavor.
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    Sriracha meatball on a toothpick
    Sriracha meatball on a toothpick

    Did you try one of my fancy finger foods? Let me know in the comments below which one is your favorite! I love to hear from you.

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay, along with other television appearances, to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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