19 Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers

Homemade Potato Chips with Fried Herbs

Recipe: Homemade Potato Chips with Fried Herbs

You may have never thought of potato chips as "elegant" before, but this recipe will rewire that definition. Pair these crispy chips with your favorite homemade dip for a party time winner.

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Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini

Recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini

Sweet potato crostinis offer more complex flavor than bread slices. The mix of tangy goat cheese, sweet honey, and chopped toasted pecans is the ideal blend of sweet and savory.

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Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Recipe: Fried Mashed Potato Balls

If you love mashed potatoes at dinnertime, just wait until you see them transformed into a poppable appetizer. Full of Cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside balls are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Sausage balls are a favorite appetizer at Southern events, and this recipe takes them to the next (incredibly delicious) level.

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Mini Sweet Potato Latkes

Recipe: Mini Sweet Potato Latkes

Good-for-you sweet potatoes stand in for classic russets in this mini appetizer that's delicious served with sour cream or crème fraiche and scallions.

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Deviled Potatoes

Recipe: Deviled Potatoes

Give your guests two Southern classics—deviled eggs and potato salad—in these mini wonders.

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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

Crispy potatoes, bacon, and creamy cheese dip—this appetizer has the trifecta of crowd-pleasing ingredients.

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Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw

Recipe: Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw

These mini biscuits freeze beautifully, so they're perfect for making ahead.

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Potato Latkes

Recipe: Potato Latkes

This classic latke recipe is as good as it gets. Stick to this basic recipe to start and offer guests fun topping options.

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Potato Rolls

Recipe: Potato Rolls

This versatile potato bread recipe can be served with ham, pork tenderloin, or another protein as appetizer sliders.

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Sweet Potato Chips

Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips

For a personal touch, make homemade sweet potato chips to serve with your favorite dips and cheeses.

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Potato-Crusted Pizza

Recipe: Potato-Crusted Pizza

Frozen shredded potatoes make a delicious crust for this easy flatbread recipe you can slice into bite-size pieces for guests. Make several with various toppings for fun presentation.

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Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

Recipe: Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

For a casual cookout or tailgate, there's no appetizer more kid-friendly than good ole French fries.

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Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Recipe: Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Potatoes and cheese are a few of our favorite things, especially when they're fried. These croquettes are the appetizer that will have your guests requesting seconds.

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From-Scratch Oven Fries

Recipe: From-Scratch Oven Fries

Your guests will be so impressed when they find out these perfectly crisp fries didn't come from a bag.

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Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

These bites are a delicious appetizer alternative for fiesta night at your house.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

The air fryer is the key to crispy sweet potato fries without an oily mess. Our Test Kitchen recommends pairing these with a curry powder-mayo sauce.

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Andrew's Potato Latkes

Recipe: Andrew's Potato Latkes

If you've never made homemade latkes yourself, this recipe from writer Kelly Alexander's husband Andrew is the perfect no-fuss place to start. You need just a few ingredients you probably have on hand already.

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