Need some easy party food recipes to help you host the best party? I have got you covered with these 40 easy party food ideas.
Includes recipes suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets.
Friends, these are the easy party recipes ideas that will work whether you are going to someone else’s party, whether you are hosting your own party, or if you just want easy party food for a crowd.
Great Party Food
There is also a range of foods for grown-ups or younger guests. You got some party snacks, party appetizers and dips, drinks, entrees, and awesome desserts.
These ideas will work for;
- Christmas party
- Football and Super Bowl
- Thanksgiving party
- Graduation party
- Pool party
- Summer party
- Memorial Day party
- July 4th party
- Slumber party
- Mother’s Day party
Basically, this is the list you need for any party or event!
I got you these 40 perfect party foods, including some you can make ahead, like strawberry avocado pasta salad, plus some no-cook options, and some you can grill, like these grilled shrimp skewers. Aka, all the ways!
What To Serve At A Party
- Easy Appetizers – make sure there are a range of easy party snacks, appetizers, dips, chips and more for guests to munch on as they arrive and party. Pinwheel sandwiches and wraps can act as both appetizers or entrees.
- Salads – pasta salads, slaw, fruit salads, and watermelon are great make-ahead cold sides or main dish recipes for your buffet table.
- BBQ Food – Grilling your food just adds to the party atmosphere. Think chicken kabobs, burgers, hot dogs, veggies, desserts and more.
- Dessert – have a range of cold frozen desserts like popsicles, ice cream cakes, pies or just simple fruit for your party.
- Drinks – Don’t forget to grab cold drinks like iced teas, lemonades, soda, strawberry sweet tea, iced coffee, and even plain old water. Set out large pitchers of drinks all around so folks can serve themselves.
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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken is the perfect recipe for making a quick dinner, feeding a crowd, or serving up as a party appetizer or a snack on game day. You’re going to love this super crispy chicken.
This grilled chicken kabobs recipe with pineapple, onions, and peppers are packed with flavor and so easy to prepare. This light and flavorful meal is perfect for summer grilling, camping, and backyard parties.
Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday get-together or gearing up for the Super Bowl, this Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball crowd-pleasing appetizer is sure to be a hit. It’s not just a dip; it’s a centerpiece, a conversation starter, and a guaranteed favorite at any summer BBQ or backyard party.
This pigs in a blanket recipe is easy to make, foolproof, and totally delicious. Made with only a few ingredients, this tasty treat is a great party snack that everyone will love!
These chicken pinwheels packed with taco flavor are a quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for all sorts of occasions like for a party!
Making oven baked chicken tenders at home is easy, affordable and a healthier alternative to fast food. The tasty marinade and crispy bread coating will provide you with incredibly flavorful and juicy baked chicken strips that are perfect for kid-friendly lunches or a weeknight party.
This bruschetta with cream cheese is quick and simple to make with just a few ingredients. It's a flavorful, versatile, easy appetizer for entertaining that everyone will love!
Oven baked garlic parmesan wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and coated with a buttery garlic parmesan sauce. Parmesan garlic wings are perfect for wing lovers who can’t handle the spice of buffalo wings or just like to mix it up every now and then.
Sweet, colorful, and fresh Grilled Watermelon Salad with feta and blueberries is ready in under 20 minutes and makes an easy side dish for Memorial day celebrations, hot summer days or even a summer party!
This easy dill pickle cheeseball recipe is perfect for parties and gatherings. A great make-ahead appetizer for pickle lovers!
Guys, if you’re anything like me, you looove entertaining friends and family. And what better way to do that than with a beautiful Mezze Platter?!?!? With a huge tray you can provide a nice variety of different things and really offer a little something for everybody at your next get together.
Fans of chicken parmesan are going to devour these delicious chicken parmesan sliders. Get ready for your family to swoon over this tasty meal. It’s a winner for a great party!
Did you know that homemade hot wings are easy to make? And these honey hot wings are a real party pleaser. Baked honey wings have that crispy skin you love, and the sweet heat of the honey hot sauce will have you licking your fingers.
Italian pinwheels are savory appetizers featuring a delightful combination of Italian-inspired ingredients rolled up in a soft tortilla, and perfect for any gathering or snack time!
Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great side dish or mains for everyday eats or at a summer party.
Chicken tenders are the most versatile main dish you can fix in your kitchen and they are incredibly easy to make. Learn how to make this chicken tenders recipe for budget-friendly cooking that’s perfect for meal prep, simple enough for a weeknight dinner, yet flavorful enough to serve at a party.
This Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe is one of the easiest you will ever make! Flavorful mini sandwiches come together fast and are perfect for game day, parties, snacking, or a quick lunch or dinner.
This restaurant quality easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken dip is an affordable creamy cheesy dip, loaded with chicken and cooks with minimal effort and prep.
Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are ready in less than 15 minutes and are packed full of tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavor thanks to a unique marinade.
Air fried, baked or Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings are so flavorful you’ll wish you made more! If you are looking for an easy appetizer or tasty party dish, look no further than these tasty Jamaican jerk chicken wings. You’ll love these flavorful and crispy baked Jerk chicken wings.
These Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls, packed full of simple yet delicious flavors, are ready in just 20 minutes. Serve with an easy Tex Mex Ranch dipping sauce it is sure to become a party favorite!
These fruity watermelon skewers are so simple to make – with 5 easy ingredients, they are perfect for a summer party.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is light, airy and so good you’ll want to keep on dipping! This tasty treat is perfect for your next party, BBQ, or gathering.
These deliciously sweet and sticky Air Fryer Chicken Wings are whipped up with everyday ingredients and are the perfect appetizer, party snack, or family friendly dinner.
This 4 ingredient easy fruit salad recipe is the perfect spring and summer side dish! A colorful and flavorful array of delicious fruits and berries that comes together quickly and easily for a fun summer party!
These Mexican Deviled Eggs are a tasty take on a classic. They are easy to whip up and ideal as party appetizers, protein-packed snacks, Game Day, or holiday party dish.
This zesty pineapple salsa is so easy to make with a few everyday ingredients. Enjoy it with chips, or serve it with chicken, fish, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
These Seasoned Ranch Pretzels are easy to whip up with pantry staples and are highly irresistible! Make a big batch and pull them out as an easy appetizer or anytime party snack.
These buffalo chicken air fryer wontons are stuffed with cream cheese and spicy chicken filling, then air fried to crispy perfection. Buffalo chicken wontons are perfect for a delicious snack or tasty start to your meal. You will love making air fryer buffalo chicken wontons as a fun party appetizer.
Crispy buttermilk chicken tenders are soaked in a seasoned buttermilk chicken marinade and then dredged in flour and breadcrumbs before they are pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection. Paired with your favorite dipping sauce, this buttermilk chicken tenders recipe is better than restaurant-style chicken fingers.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are an easy to make delicious and nutritious snack or side. They cook quickly and can be enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite sandwich or burger.
Take all of your favorite Mexican dishes to the next level with this simple and fresh Pico de Gallo. You are going to love this copycat Chipotle salsa recipe as a perfect party dish!
This loaded Ranch Potato Salad is an easy side dish for lunch, dinner, potlucks, parties, and BBQs. It’s quick to put together with minimal ingredients and has a delicious dressing including bacon and cheese that everyone will love.
Busy weeknights need quick and simple dinners that require minimal effort but have maximum flavor. And this recipe for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos really delivers!
This recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes lets you indulge in everything you love about classic pineapple upside-down cake in an easy-to-make and easy-to-serve package! Perfect for bringing to potucks, parties, or serving up as Easter dessert.
Looking to take your chicken tacos to a new level? You are going to love this simple Chicken Tinga recipe. This recipe comes together so quickly, and the flavor is incredible. It's the perfect easy dish for your next party!
Whip up this delicious and colorful Rainbow Spritzer as a fun treat on hot days with a whole load of fresh fruit and just 5 minutes of prep. It's a delicious mocktail to serve at a party!
Want to learn how to make churros? Once you see how easy it is to make homemade churros, you’ll want to whip up a batch of these crispy, crunchy golden fried piped dough tossed in powdered sugar all the time! They're a delicious dessert to enjoy at your next party.
Easy to make Cherry Pie Sliders are a delicious summer party dessert that can be whipped up with minimal prep and just 3 ingredients.
These colorful Mexican Paletas (fruity popsicles), made with four ingredients are easy to make and refreshing on hot summer days.
This delicious 6 ingredient, Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink is easy to make in just 5 minutes and at the fraction of the cost of a coffee house. It's the most delicious drink to serve at your next party.
Fruity Agua Fresca is a light and refreshing Mexican fruit drink made with simple everyday, all natural ingredients and perfect for summer, Cinco de Mayo, cookouts and your next party!
Whip up these family friendly, colorful Red White and Blue Ice Cubes as a fun cooling treat for various drinks over the summer with just 5 minutes of prep. They're a great addition to your drink for a fourth of July party!
Fresh strawberries and southern sweet tea are the stars in this refreshing Strawberry Sweet Tea recipe. It’s simple to make and tastes great on a hot spring or summer day.
This easy Puppy Chow is a delicious treat made with Chex cereal, chocolate chips and peanut butter into delicious sweet and crunchy snack the whole family will love. It's an easy snack for a simple party as well!
A rich, decadent and velvety No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with an Oreo Crust can be made from scratch with only 6 ingredients. It is over the top delicious and the perfect year-round dessert.
You only need 5 essential ingredients and a few mins of prep time to make this easy Red White And Blue Fruit Salad. It is a colorful festive fresh fruit dessert perfect for patriotic parties, summer BBQs and picnics.
Tips
- Create a timeline: Whether it’s a dinner for 4 or brunch for 20, identifying when certain tasks need to be done helps ensure your meal comes together smoothly.
- Get a jump on the prep work: Defrosting, chopping, slicing, and assembling certain dishes in advance means you’ll have less work to do on the day of your event.
- Set your table in advance: Get your dishes, glassware, serving platters, and utensils set out the night before to make sure you have all you need and can check that task off your list.
More Party Food Ideas
- Easy Pool Party Ideas.
- Memorial Day Recipes Ideas.
- Easy 4th of July Recipes.
- Graduation Party Food Ideas.
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40 Easy Party Food Ideas
Ingredients
- Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Kabobs
- Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball
- Pigs in a Blanket
- Chicken Taco Pinwheels
- Oven Baked Chicken Tenders (Crispy Golden)
- Bruschetta with Cream Cheese
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Grilled Watermelon Salad
- Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
- Mezze Platter
- Chicken Parmesan Sliders
- Honey Hot Wings
- Italian Pinwheels
- Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
- Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Quick and Easy)
- Jerk Chicken Wings
- Southwest Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Easy Watermelon Skewers with Prosciutto
- Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
- Easy Mexican Deviled Eggs
- Pineapple Salsa Recipe
- Seasoned Ranch Pretzels
- Air Fryer Wontons
- Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
- Pico De Gallo – Chipotle Copycat
- Loaded Ranch Potato Salad
- Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
- Chicken Tinga
- Rainbow Fruit Spritzer Mocktail
- Easy Churros Recipe
- Cherry Pie Sliders
- Mexican Paletas Popsicles
- Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink
- Melon Agua Fresca Recipe
- Red White and Blue Ice Cubes
- Strawberry Sweet Tea Recipe
- Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
- No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
- Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
Instructions
- Have a party coming up? Choose your favorite recipe!
- Make an ingredient list and head to the store.
- Put together your delicious party dish and enjoy.
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