Do appetizers really need to be the same old boring thing such as cheese and crackers? We don’t think so. These grilled appetizer recipes are guaranteed to make your party a hit.
Make Your Party a Hit with these 25 Delicious Grilled Appetizers
Don’t just settle for shrimp cocktail and cheese and crackers for your next party. Kick it up a notch and try out some grilled appetizers that will leave your guests amazed. Appetizers don’t have to be the same old boring thing, here are 25 of our favorite grilled appetizers that will be sure to make your next party a hit.
1. Jalapeno Pineapple Sticky Wings
What could be better than grilled wings? How about grilled wings made with a jalapeno pineapple sticky sauce. These wings are amazing, check them out at Certified Pastry Aficionado .
2. Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms
These things are wrapped with bacon, do I need to say much more? I’m a huge blue cheese fan, so I love these, but if you aren’t, Carole recommends substituting feta cheese. Check them out at My Kitchen Escapades.
3. Grilled Shrimp Poppers with Chorizo and Bacon
Not your typical jalapeno poppers, these bad boys are made with shrimp, chorizo, and everyone’s favorite, bacon. These are really easy to make, and delicious. Check them out at Hispanic Kitchen.
4. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Quick, easy, and delicious, grilled bacon wrapped asparagus is sure to be a hit at your next party. Grilled asparagus is amazing, but it is even better when it is wrapped in bacon. Check it out at Slim Sanity.
5. Caramelized Grilled Pineapple
Caramelized grilled pineapple is delicious on its own, but with this recipe it has a brown sugar orange chili glaze. Talk about amazing, plus it is super fast to make. Check it out at Carlsbad Cravings.
6. Grilled Zucchini Wraps with Goat Cheese
It really doesn’t get much easier to make a tasty grilled appetizer. Some grilled zucchini and some goat cheese is all you really need to make these delicious treats. You can see them at Creative and Healthy Fun Food.
7. Grilled Blooming Onion
If you’ve ever had a blooming onion you already know how delicious they can be, but what is even better is a grilled blooming onion. This is a simple appetizer recipe that is big on flavor. Check it out at Girls can Grill.
8. Moink Balls – Grilled Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Instead of boring plain meatballs, try out Moink balls which are meatballs wrapped with bacon that are smoked then brushed with BBQ sauce. After trying these, you won’t go back to regular meatballs. Check them out at Grilling 24×7.
9. Grilled Peach Crostini with Arugula, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese
Now if you want to really wow your party guest, you have to try out this appetizer recipe. These look and taste amazing, and they are actually really easy to make. Check them out at Spoonful of Flavor.
10. Jerk Pork Tenderloin Sliders
These are not your typical sliders. Malcom from How to BBQ Right has knocked it out of the park with these. These are perfect for a party or the Big Game, plus a couple pork tenderloins will make a lot of sliders. Check them out at How to BBQ Right.
11. Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Bites with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Beef tenderloin, bacon, and horseradish sauce, it doesn’t get much better than that. These tenderloin bites will be certain to wow your guests. The great thing about this flavorful appetizer is it is really easy to make. Check them out at Joyful Healthy Eats.
12. Grilled Cornbread with Jalapeno Honey Butter
This isn’t your typical boring cornbread, nope, this is grilled cornbread with a jalapeno honey butter that gives it a sweet heat. It is delicious by itself, or with a big bowl of chili while watching the game. Check them out at Whole and Heavenly Oven.
13. Bacon BBQ Chicken Bombs
This one has everything a proper appetizer should have, chicken, cheese, BBQ sauce, jalapenos, and of course bacon. These bombs are amazing, they are sure to be a hit served at any party. Be sure to make a bunch because they won’t last long. Check them out at Cakes Cottage.
14. Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
If you’ve never had sweet potato fries before, they are amazing, but grilling them makes them even better. Erin uses chipotle and brown sugar to give these fries a sweet, smoky kick. Make a bunch, because they are very addicting. Chem them out at Well Plated.
15. Steak & Garlic Bread Kabobs
There are a ton of kabob recipes out there, but this one is a bit different from a lot of them, and it makes for a perfect appetizer for a party. You get chunks of steak, garlic bread, and cherry tomatoes, which are great finger food. This one is easy to make too. Check them out at The Salty Marshmallow.
16. Fully Loaded Grilled BBQ Pork Potato Skins
These aren’t your typical sports bar potato skins, these are so much better because they are done on your backyard grill. These potato skins are not only fully loaded with pork, bacon, cheese, green onions, and sour cream, they are fully loaded with flavor. Check them out at Mom on Timeout.
17. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
I love stuffed mushrooms, they are even better when they are stuffed with crab and grilled. This is such an easy appetizer to make, and they turn out so good. If you can get a hold of some fresh crab, you can use imitation, it turns out just as good. Check them out at Bunsen Burner Bakery.
18. Jalapeno Cheddar Sliders
I’m a fan of burgers and spice, and when you combine the two it is even better. If you like a burger with a kick, you will love these. They are packed with jalapenos and cheddar cheese, even the buns have jalapenos in them. Check them out at Will Cook for Smiles.
19. Grilled BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a perfect appetizer, there is so much you can do with them, and they are quick and easy to make. A bit of chicken, BBQ sauce, onion, and cilantro, will make you one flavorful quesadilla. Check them out at The Chic Site.
20. Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Cilantro Sauce
Talk about flavorful, these grilled shrimp are delicious. Grilled shrimp is rather easy to make, but what really sets this one apart from other grilled shrimp recipes is the garlic cilantro sauce. You really should try this one out, it will wow you and your guests. Check them out at The Mediterranean Dish.
21. Caprese Chicken Sliders
If you are going to have a party, you have to make these. Such a simple, but flavorful appetizer that features grilled chicken, which is a must by the way. With all the fresh flavors in this recipe, these little finger foods won’t last long, so make a bunch Check them out at Favorite Family Recipes.
22. Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings
What would a party be without Buffalo wings? Grilled Buffalo-Style wings are so quick and easy to make, and they are always a hit at any gathering. If you like wings like I do, you are going to want to try these out. Check them out at Street Smart Kitchen.
23. Grilled Flank Steak Crostini
Here is a tasty appetizer for a party. These look amazing, but taste even better. It is such a simple thing to make, and you can change up your toppings to suit your tastes. I love the bright, fresh flavors that come from these. Check them out at Mary Ellen’s Cooking Creations.
24. Maple-Bourbon Cocktail Wieners
You will find cocktail wieners at a lot of parties, but they are usually thrown in the slow cooker with some BBQ sauce, but not these ones. These are actually flavorful, as they are grilled with a maple bourbon sauce. Check them out at Better Be Grilled.
25. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Do you want an amazing appetizer for your next party? Well you’ve got to make these. Scallops are one of the easiest things to grill up, but they turn out so good. These are even better because they are wrapped in bacon. Check them out at Rasa Malaysia.
Just trying out a couple of these appetizer recipes is sure to make your next party a big hit. Want more grilled appetizer recipes? Be sure to check out all of our grilled appetizer recipes here: Get More Grilled Appetizer Recipes