50 fall appetizer recipes
50 fall appetizer recipes
While it's always a little hard to see summer end, the departure of one season means the start of another—and autumn is certainly a time of year to get excited about. This is a season of getting together with friends and loved ones for lasting memories and cozy vibes. And no fall gathering, whether a Halloween party, tailgate, or harvest hoedown, would be complete without an array of autumnal appetizers. There's just something about a spread of finger foods or trays of passed hors d'oeuvres that turns a get-together into an all-out celebration.
But unlike our summer festivities, where light and fresh bites rule the day, we're looking for richer, warmer options in the fall. You might even try to heat things up with some swicy options, with the sweet and spicy flavor combination emerging as a major fall 2025 food trend, thanks to the overall dominance of swicy food throughout the year. Other trends to be aware of include sweet breads, pecan lattes (note that Starbucks has expanded its pecan offerings for fall 2025), and crisp sparkling apple cider.
Being aware of the top trends may give you inspiration, but it can still be overwhelming trying to decide where to begin. To help lighten your holiday planning load, Stacker compiled a list of 50 highly-rated fall appetizer recipes from Allrecipes. Our list includes everything from baked brie cups to hot crab dip to pumpkin fritters—the sort of hearty, savory options your guests are sure to go wild over.
We guarantee whipping up a few of these recipes will make your next gathering one of the best (and tastiest) yet!
Ranch Style Oyster Crackers
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Magaricz
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 2 hrs
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin Fritters
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 fritters
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin Zeppole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 24 to 30 zeppole
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Feta Cheese Foldovers
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups roasted pumpkin seeds
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Stuffed Jalapenos
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 15 to 20 peppers
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Philly Cheese Steak Dip
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 58 mins
- Total: 1 hr 23 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Thanksgiving Won Tons
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Savory Pumpkin Hummus
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Sausage Applesauce Appetizer
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Stuffed Celery
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Cranberry Meatballs
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Beef-Stuffed Mushrooms
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Mary McCormack's Marinated Mushrooms
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Fresh Apple Salsa
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Zippy Cranberry Cheddar Spread
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Baked Chicken Wings
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Maryland Pumpkin Seeds
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Hot Crab Dip
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 40
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Jen's Nine Layer Dip
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Savory Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 14
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 2 days
- Total: 2 days 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sugar and Spice
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Vegetable Dip
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 day
- Total: 1 day 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Ranch Oyster Crackers
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Kim's Salsa
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 3 pints
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Fresh Cranberry Salsa
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Corn Fritters
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Old-Fashioned Roasted Pecans
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Cranberry Salsa
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Rutabaga Oven Fries
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Deer Jerky
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 14 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Heavenly Shrimp Dip
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 10 to 15 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Papa Drexler's Bavarian Pretzels
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 big pretzels
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Cheese Ball
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Cheese Fondue
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 5
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Pumpkin Dip
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Brie Cups
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 7 mins
- Total: 17 mins
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 15 phyllo tart cups
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Fried Razor Clams
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 min
- Additional: 4 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Sweet Pickled Eggs
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
