20 Easy Halloween Appetizers For A Spooktacular Party

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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


On Halloween night, you’ll undoubtedly be busy shepherding around your costume-clad kids and bestowing candies on local trick-or-treaters. The last thing you want to worry about is checking on food in the oven, so we’ve taken all the fear out of hosting a Halloween party. We’ve come up with Halloween party appetizers and snacks that are so easy you’ll have your guests spooked into thinking that you worked all day in the kitchen on

creative foods

. Serve these fun finger foods with clever Halloween drinks, like a bubbling cauldron of punch, and fun

Halloween desserts

packed with lots of pumpkin.Hosting a small soiree for adults and kids to gather before or after the trick-or-treating festivities doesn’t have to be stressful. With our easy Halloween finger foods, you’ll have plenty of time to spend on your Halloween costumes. From spooky Beet Pickled Eggs to Frankenstein’s favorite guacamole, these Halloween appetizers will have all the wolves howling. Kids and adults alike will enjoy these spooky snacks. If you’re in a pinch, these Halloween party appetizers could be given as party favors for kids or to charming trick-or-treaters!


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Fried Deviled Eggs

Fried Deviled Eggs


Micah A. Leal

For a new take on classic deviled eggs, drop them in the deep fryer. The golden-brown crust screams « ready to party. »


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Soft Pretzels

Southern Living Soft Pretzels on a tray to serve with pretzel dip

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall


Let the dough for these homemade pretzels rise while you trick-or-treat with the kiddos and bake them when you return home. Serve them with orange

Pretzel Dip

for a festive touch.


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Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs


Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland


There will be a look of hunger rather than fear in everyone’s eyes when they first get a glimpse of this deliciously devilish Halloween party treat. Since they’re prepared in a slow cooker, they’ll stay warm all night long.


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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Southern Living air fryer pumpkin seeds

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


You don’t have to wait all night in the dark in a pumpkin patch to enjoy this delicious delight–they cook for just 10 minutes. And these simple-to-follow directions will ensure that your pumpkin seeds are great.


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Baked Brie In Puff Pastry

Baked Brie In Puff Pastry

Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle


Served with an assortment of sliced apples and crackers, this brie appetizer is a welcome addition to any fall get together.


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Salsa

Southern Living Salsa Recipe in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


Serve this slightly spicy homemade salsa in a cauldron at your spooky Halloween party.


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Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

Southern Living Bacon BBQ Smokies on a platter to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


You could wrap just about anything in bacon and we’d be on board. You’ll want to make a double batch of these dressed-up smokies.


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Rotel Sausage Dip

Rotel Dip


Caitlin Bensel

The scariest part about this Rotel Sausage Dip? Just how easy it is to make.


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Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs

Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs


Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Call these funky, spooky pink-ribboned eggs « alien eggs » and the kids might just be scared off. You can tell your guests not to worry: these eggs may look freaky, but they taste delicious!


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Guacamole

Southern Living Classic Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips on the side

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


He did the mash, he did the monster mash, This vibrant green dish is a great way to add some ghoulish color to your appetizer spread.


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Cheddar Cheese Straws

Southern Living Cheese Straws on a platter to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


When these Cheese Straws hit the table, nobody will be able to resist the cheddar goodness. When piping the cheese dough, shape the straws into witches’ brooms for added spook.


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Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Spinach-Artichoke Dips


Caitlin Bensel

Don’t be afraid to eat your greens. This spinach-artichoke dip is creamy, indulgent, and addictively good.


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Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


These devilish eggs are sure to please a hungry Halloween crowd. Feel free to add red food dye to the filling to dress these eggs up in their devil garb!


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Fire Crackers

Southern LIving Fire Crackers in a bowl to serve

Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle


Leave a bowl of these devilishly spicy Fire Crackers out on the table. Your guests won’t be able to get enough of this savory snack.


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Classic Pimiento Cheese

Basic Pimiento Cheese


Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

The bright orange color of this classic Southern dip will complement all those decorative pumpkins.


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Baked Brie Bites

Baked Brie Bites

Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster


With bags of candy floating around, you’ll be craving something savory and sophisticated, and these Baked Brie Bites fit the bill.


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Jalapeño Poppers

jalapeno poppers

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox


These ever-classic Jalapeño Poppers are devilishly spicy and, with a cream cheese filling, refreshingly cool.


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Baked Zucchini Fries

Southern Living Baked Zucchini Fries on a platter to serve with marinara sauce

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey


Baked zucchini fries? More like witches’ fingers. These veggie fries just might help counteract that sugar rush.


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Sausage Balls

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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


This classic fried Southern dish graces most of our holiday tables, and Halloween should be no exception.


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Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs


Your guests will be grabbing one paper cone to devour on the spot and another one to go if you make this delicious take on snack mix as a Halloween appetizer.