Looking for some go-to recipes for the busy holiday entertaining season? These are the 35 best New Years appetizers for serving at parties, potlucks, holiday dinners, impromptu gatherings, and cozy nights staying in.
Includes recipes suitable for vegetarian, low carb, and gluten free diets.
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Festive Appetizers
It’s the season to of celbrating as we head into the New Year, and that means busy calendars that are filled with festive events.
And no matter what type of celebration you’re hosting, an assortment of New Years appetizers and finger foods is essential.
From sweet to savory and everything in between, this collection of New Year’s Eve appetizers is full of recipes that are super easy to make with budget friendly ingredients, meaning you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the start of the New Year.
And check out this list of best Party Foods, or these Christmas Appetizers! Now that sounds like a very Happy New Year indeed!
Tips for Holiday Entertaining
- Create a schedule: Mapping out a timeline and identifying when certain tasks need to be done makes for stress-free hosting.
- Prep ahead: Cooking dishes ahead of time and setting things up the night before makes for less to do on the day of your event.
- Create a drink station: A fun and festive DIY drink station is a great way for guests to interact with one another and frees you up to attend to other things.
- Have fun: Remember that it’s your time to celebrate too!
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
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35 Best New Years Eve Appetizers
This dill pickle cheese ball is perfect for snacking or as a fun appetizer at parties, game days, or a party to ring in the New Year! It’s creamy, and tangy, and has that irresistible pickle flavor that pairs perfectly with crackers, pretzels, veggie sticks, or even sliced baguettes.
Learn how to make a Mezze Platter that’s perfect for serving with family and friends. Grab the biggest serving tray you have and I’ll teach you how to make an inviting mezze board that everyone will love at your next New Year's party!
Baked chicken tenders come out crispy, crunchy and totally delicious every time. You can have juicy oven fried chicken tenders in less time than it would take you to drive to the closest fast-food restaurant. Perfect for New Year's Eve gatherings!
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are an easy-to-make yet impressive and elegant appetizer. The perfect finger food for serving at New Year's and holiday parties!
This Dill Pickle Dip is going to be your new favorite snack! With crunchy pickles, fresh dill, and a creamy base, it’s perfect with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies. Ideal for New Year's Eve parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
These colourful Watermelon Skewers with a balsamic reduction drizzle are a quick and easy Watermelon Appetizer, salad on a stick or side perfect for BBQs, Game Day, Picnic, outdoor eating and New Year's Eve. No gathering is complete without this colourful treat.
Add a bit of spice to your next New Year's party with this jalapeno popper cheese ball recipe! Loaded with cream cheese, crispy bacon, cheddar, and just the right amount of heat from fresh jalapenos. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for game day, holidays, or any gathering.
Grape Jelly Meatballs in the crockpot are a flavor explosion in every bite and are not only a family favorite but also the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Make these for your next cookout appetizers, fall game day, or New Year's party.
This crab rangoons air fryer recipe is an incredible appetizer or party food! It’s quick and easy to make restaurant-quality air fryer crab rangoons. Crab Rangoons are always a hit for your New Year's parties and these are so easy!
These Air Fryer Wontons with a warm cream cheese filling are air fried to crispy perfection. Cream cheese wontons like you get in a Chinese restaurant are easy to make at home for a delicious snack or tasty start to your party.
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this cheesy, melty pizza dip is the one everyone will be reaching for all year long. Perfect for tailgating, New Year's parties, or any time you have pizza lovers around!
This festive Funfetti Cake Batter Dip is a creamy, sprinkle-studded delight that’s perfect for Memorial Day barbecues, New Year's Eve celebrations, and all your summer parties! Change the type of sprinkles to mix up the theme!
Antipasto skewers are the ultimate appetizer for all your entertaining needs. These perfect finger foods incorporate all the elements of a traditional antipasto and are ideal for New Year's Eve parties, picnics, or any gathering.
This Air Fryer Feta Cheese Appetizer is warm, creamy and so delicious. And it’s also super quick and easy to make, so it’s perfect for serving up as mid-afternoon snack, when entertaining guests, and as a tasty New Year's nosh.
This easy air fryer falafel recipe gives you deliciously crunchy falafels on the outside and soft on the inside. Healthier than the deep-fried version, these air-fried falafels are perfect for a delicious and healthy addition to your New Year's eve spread!
You will ♡ this gorgeous pink, creamy and over the top delicious Beet Hummus. It is extremely easy to make with pantry staples and in a blender. Double or triple this colorful hummus recipe and serve as a starter at your New Year's party!
These Dill Pickle Pinwheels are a fun, tasty, and easy-to-make appetizer that everyone will love. Packed with the tangy flavor of dill pickles, creamy cheese, and savory ham, they are perfect for fall parties and as a New Year's Eve appetizer!
This charcuterie wreath is the showstopper you need at your New Year's party table. These skewers are the perfect appetizer and work well for parties, Friendsmas, or any other festivities.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy and simple appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion! Great for entertaining on holidays like New Year's and for appetizers, fancy parties, and even for serving as a tasty main dish.
Baked turkey meatballs are so easy and flavorful! This ground turkey meatballs recipe is perfect for meal prep and when you need a quick dinner on those busy weeknights. This is a fun dish you can use for a great appetizer for your countdown party!
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip delivers tons of winter flavor in an easy-to-make snack or dessert recipe that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or a New Year's countdown.
A French Charcuterie Platter is an easy and delicious appetizer that is ideal for all sorts of occasions. Assemble for casual picnics and gatherings, or create as a centerpiece at cocktail parties and special events. This spread will be a fun way to mix up a New Year's party!
This warm Cream Cheese Dip is perfect for any party or gathering, especially your game day spread. Perfect to serve with your New Year's party spread as an appetizer.
Make the savoury Instant Pot Pumpkin Hummus with this no soak chickpeas recipe! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can easily make this spiced pumpkin hummus that is high in protein and healthy. Serve it up as a fun party appetizer, dip, or snack.
This Bacon Wrapped Dates Air Fryer recipe is perfect for New Year's countdown entertaining or any occasion. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to make this elegant and delicious 3-ingredient party appetizer.
Italian Pinwheels are packed with delicious Italian flavors, all rolled up in a soft tortilla. They’re great for serving at any fall party or New Year's party or just for a tasty snack whenever you need one!
These veggie pinwheels are easily made with everyday ingredients like soft tortillas, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables. They can be made ahead as an easy appetizer or snack for your New Year's party!
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls are the ultimate comfort food! And just 3 ingredients are all that’s needed to whip up this totally crave-worthy appetizer, snack, or side. This is a fun dish that will be a great alternative to the classic mac and cheese side dish for your New Year's spread!
These Buffalo chicken pinwheels are an easy-to-eat and easy-to-make way to indulge in spicy buffalo chicken flavor without the mess of traditional wings. They're a fun dish to serve for a classic New Year's party!
Learn how to make a fruit tray that is bursting with gorgeous color and delicious flavor! I am sharing all my tips and tricks for assembling and customizing an amazing fruit platter that is perfect for all sorts of New Year's countdown parties!
Chocolate Hummus is a dreamy and sweet dessert hummus that’s actually healthy (but no one will know it). It is a great spread, appetizer, or dessert to pair with your New Year's party!
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our cranberry pecan cheese ball! Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s a festive must-have for your New Year's spread.
Air Fryer Sausage Rolls are the perfect 4 ingredient New Year's appetizer option, and they cook in just 10 minutes. Add a few side dishes, and you can turn this crispy sausage rolls air fryer recipe into a main dish the whole family will love.
These sour cream and onion flavored Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are a super tasty take on a classic. Ideal for serving up as party appetizers like New Year's Eve!
Ham Roll Ups will be your favorite back to school lunch solution! Super quick and easy to make, these tasty ranch ham and cream cheese roll ups are totally kid-approved.
This creamy cheese Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is an easy, minimal prep, crowd-pleasing savory dip. Just the thing to serve with chips, veggie sticks and bread during game day, potluck, New Year's Eve parties, and more.
More Holiday Recipes You May Like
- Check out this list of 50 Christmas Side Dishes!
- These Christmas Main Dishes are perfect for your holiday table.
- Hot Chocolate Bombs are a festive addition to any celebration.
- Thanksgiving Side Dishes.
- Christmas Mains.
- Christmas Sides.
- Christmas Cocktail Recipes.
- Christmas Punch Recipes.
- Thanksgiving Mains.
- Thanksgiving Appetizers.
- Christmas Cookies.
- Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream.
- Easy Party Foods.
- Easy Pinwheel recipes.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
Did you make this recipe? Then I would love to hear how it turned out. Please leave a comment and star rating below. And I really appreciate you sharing this recipe with your family and friends. Enjoy every mouthful 😊🍲 – Bintu
35 Best New Years Eve Appetizers
Ingredients
- Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
- Mezze Platter
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
- Easy Dill Pickle Dip
- Easy Watermelon Skewers With Prosciutto
- Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
- Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs – Crockpot Meatballs
- Air Fryer Crab Rangoons
- Air Fryer Wontons
- Pizza Dip Recipe
- Funfetti Dip
- Antipasto Skewers
- Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer| Recipes From A Pantry
- Easy Air Fryer Falafel + Oven Version
- Easy Beet Hummus
- Easy Dill Pickle Pinwheels – Pickle Roll Ups
- Charcuterie Wreath – Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Air Fryer
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
- How to Create A French Charcuterie Platter
- Bacon Cream Cheese Dip
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Hummus
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Italian Pinwheels
- Veggie Pinwheels
- Air Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
- Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
- How To Make A Fruit Tray Platter
- Best Easy Chocolate Hummus Recipe
- Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
- Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
- Instant Pot Deviled Eggs Recipe + Air Fryer Deviled Eggs
- Ranch Cream Cheese Ham Roll Ups
- Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Instructions
- Choose a delicious dish for your New Year's Eve party.
- Gather your ingredients and put together your meal or snack.
- Enjoy your snack as you countdown to the New Year!
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