Sometimes appetizers are just too good to stop at a “taste.” These picks aren’t here to politely warm you up for the main course; they’re here to steal the show. Loaded bites, rich dips, and snackable favorites that make dinner look like an afterthought.
Buffalo Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Bites
These buffalo chicken cheddar bites are packed with flavor. They might fill you up before dinner, but they’re totally worth it.
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Cheesy Chipotle Fundido Dip
This cheesy fundido dip with a spicy chipotle hummus kick is hard to resist. Perfect with chips or roasted vegetables, it’s an appetizer that might steal the show.
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Salt and Vinegar Popcorn Cauliflower
If you love popcorn shrimp, you’ll enjoy this salt and vinegar popcorn cauliflower. It’s just as addictive and might make you forget about dinner.
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Air Fryer Gnocchi
Crispy air fryer cauliflower gnocchi is great as an appetizer or main dish. Easy to make and delicious, it might just outshine your dinner.
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Spinach Cheddar Cakes
These spinach and cheddar cakes are delicious as a side dish or appetizer. Serve them with creamy buffalo dip for extra flavor that might make you too full for dinner.
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Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon Bites
These smashed sweet potato guacamole bites have crispy sides and soft centers. Topped with bacon, they’re perfect for filling up before dinner.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
These garlic-flavored air fryer zucchini chips are crispy and addicting. They come together quickly and make a great snack or appetizer that might leave you too full for dinner.
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BBQ Roasted Chickpeas
Craving a savory snack? These crispy, roasted BBQ chickpeas are a great option and might just ruin your appetite for dinner.
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Plantain Chips
Crispy baked plantain chips make the perfect crunchy snack. Great with any salsa, they might fill you up before the main meal.
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Spicy Seasoned Pretzels
These spicy seasoned pretzels are an easy homemade snack. Perfect for dipping in guac, salsa, or hummus, they might make you too full for dinner.
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Serve this classic dip warm or at room temperature with your favorite crackers, chips, or veggies. It’s so good, it might just fill you up before dinner.
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Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
This roasted garlic white bean dip, made creamy with cottage cheese, is perfect with chips or veggies. It’s an appetizer that might leave you too full for dinner.
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Popcorn Shrimp
Popcorn shrimp combines fresh shrimp with a creamy seasoned mayo mixture and breadcrumbs. Baked until golden and crispy, they’re perfect as snacks or party appetizers that might ruin your appetite for dinner.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
