New Year’s Eve is all about celebrating, not spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a small get-together or a bigger party, these easy New Year’s Eve appetizers will help you serve something festive without stress.
In this roundup, you’ll find simple snacks and appetizers that are:
- Easy to prepare
- Perfect for sharing
- Great to make ahead
- Packed with flavor (and plenty of vegetables)
From crunchy bites to warm, comforting finger food, these are appetizers everyone will love as you ring in the new year.
Quick Cold Appetizers for New Year’s Eve
Perfect if you don’t want to turn on the oven or need something last-minute. These cold appetizers are quick to assemble, easy to serve, and ideal for grazing throughout the evening.
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Delicious and easy snack with these stuffed dates!
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
These little goat cheese sticks are perfect to add to your cheese board
Prep time 30 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 40 minutes mins
These delicious parmesan cookies are the ideal snack for when Christmas comes around, but of course you can make them year round. Made with fennel and thyme
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
These salmon rolls with cream cheese are one of those recipes that look fancy but are surprisingly easy to make. With smoked salmon, a creamy herb filling, and fresh avocado, they’re light, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Serve these salmon rolls as an appetizer, a quick snack, or even a light lunch when you want something fresh and satisfying without spending much time in the kitchen.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 40 minutes mins
This delicious Middle Eastern dip can be used as a simple dip on a piece of pita bread or as part of a bigger meal. I love eating it on toast as well for lunch.
Warm & Comforting Party Snacks
These snacks are cozy, festive, and always the first to disappear. Warm appetizers add that extra festive feeling, especially when it’s cold outside and midnight is approaching.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 25 minutes mins
Total time 35 minutes mins
Crunchy, sweet, salty and delicious. Korean fried chicken is such a delicious snack!
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 35 minutes mins
Perfect for serving for a festive occasion like Thanksgiving, Christmas or a birthday party. This recipe makes roughly 30-35 meatballs
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 30 minutes mins
They're so good you won't miss the chicken at all! These cauliflower bites are brushed with barbecue sauce and served with a delicious and simple dip. Keep in mind that each batch of cauliflower needs 20 minutes in the air fryer
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
Delicious and the perfect snack for almost every party.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
The perfect snack as a side dish or just a delicious treat, these beer batter onion rings are the best!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Marinating 2 hours hrs
Total time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Easy air fry recipe. Delicious as a snack or part of a meal.
Make-Ahead Appetizers for a Stress-Free Party
Want to enjoy the party instead of cooking all night? These appetizers can be prepared ahead of time, so all you need to do is serve.
Prep time 1 hour hr
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
This delicious and traditional Dutch treat is not difficult to make!
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Resting time 1 hour hr
Total time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Delicious Dutch recipe for apple and cinnamon doughnuts
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
Making Apple Turnovers from an Airfryer; It Can Be Done and They Are Delicious!
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
The perfect snack to bring along or serve as part of brunch or breakfast
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2 Comments 
Hello Simone,
I have no idea why you came up on my email but I am enjoying your recipes. Being a long time ex-dutchman of 1950s who still speaks the language and has some old recipes that I still make, boerenkool?? I needed an olliebollen one so thank you. I havent firgotten but times change. We also made appelflappen at New Years but you have the Air Fryer apple pastries which sound great and I will try. I remember appelflappen as soft.
He Liddi! Ah that’s so good to hear. And yes appelflappen are soft, these are different with a crunchy exterior. Also delicious but made differently. I’m planning on making a recipe for those as well, but that’s going to be for next year!
As for how your email popped up in my newsletter; I don’t know but you must have entered it at some point 😉 Have a good New Year’s!