23 Fall Appetizer Recipes to Serve All Season Long

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As the fall season arrives, so do the opportunities for festive gatherings, whether it’s a game day tailgate, a cozy fall festival, or an outdoor dinner party. A key element to any successful event is, of course, the food—starting with the appetizers. These fall-inspired appetizer recipes are perfect for welcoming guests to your home or bringing along to a potluck when you need something delicious to share.

From creative takes on classics like sausage balls made with sweet potatoes, to baked chicken wings, and a traditional Rotel dip, these autumn appetizers will kick off any event with seasonal flavor. Whether you’re planning to make appetizers the main attraction or just serving them as a prelude to the main course, these recipes are guaranteed to impress and set the tone for a memorable fall gathering.

1. Pimiento Cheese Flatbread

Southern Living Pimento Cheese Flatbread on a board to serve with extra pimento cheese — Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

2. Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Southern Living Dried Beef Cheese Ball ready to serve with crackers — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

3. Pumpkin Dip

southern living pumpkin dip — Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

4. Deviled Crab Dip

Southern Living Deviled Crab Dip in serving bowl — Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

5. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

slow cooker buffalo chicken dip with carrots and chips — Skyler Burt; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

6. Frito Pie

Frito Pie in bowls with sour cream and jalapenos — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

7. Tex-Mex Skillet Poblano Dip

Southern Living Tex-Mex Skillet Poblano Dip in a skillet to serve with chips and beer — Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Andrea Fanning

8. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

9. Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini

Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

10. Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites — Southern Living

11. Loaded Deviled Eggs

loaded deviled eggs — Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

12. Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

13. Rotel Sausage Dip

Rotel Dip — Caitlin Bensel

14. Mini Potato Skins

Mini Potato Skins — Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer

15. Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip

Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

16. Baked Brie with Pecans

Baked Brie with Pecans — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

17. Buttery Toasted Pecans

Buttery Toasted Pecans — Iain Bagwell

18. Caramel Apple Dip

Caramel Apple Dip — Jennifer Davick

19. Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

20. Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix — Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs

21. Shrimp Dip

Will Dickey

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22. Jalapeño Poppers

Caitlin Bensel

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23. Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Will Dickey

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