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    Festive Christmas Appetisers for Your Holiday Table

    Published: Dec 16, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    These Festive & Easy Christmas Appetizers are the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or a festive party, they will bring a mix of creativity and simplicity to your table. They are designed to save you time without compromising on presentation or flavor. With a variety of options to suit all tastes, these appetizers are easy to prepare and sure to make your holiday table feel extra special.

    Prawn Cocktail with Avocado

    prawn cocktail with avocado served in a glass
    Ayla Clulee

    Prawn cocktail, or shrimp cocktail as it’s often called, is a retro classic that never goes out of style. It’s all about simplicity: chilled, juicy prawns served with a creamy, tangy cocktail sauce, usually on a bed of crisp lettuce, with avocado adding an extra twist.

    To learn more: Classic Prawn Cocktail with Avocado

    Baked Brie

    baked brie is topped with walnuts, rosemary, and jam
    Ayla Clulee

    This delicious Baked Brie With Jam is the perfect party appetizer to feed a crowd and is a great addition to your holiday table. It looks and tastes amazing, requires only four basic ingredients, and is ready in just 15 minutes!

    To learn more: Baked Brie With Jam

    Chicken Liver Parfait

    chicken liver pate recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait (or Pâté) with brandy is an elegant yet fuss-free dinner party starter and can be made up to three days in advance. 

    It is one of my favorite starters/appetizers to serve on special occasions such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially when I want to spoil my dinner guests.

    To learn more: Chicken Liver Parfait - Pâté

    Air Fryer Mini Pigs in a Blanket

    mini pigs in a blanket served with skewers
    Ayla Clulee

    Air Fryer Mini Pigs in a Blanket are a simple and crowd-pleasing snack made with mini cocktail sausages wrapped in streaky bacon. They are the perfect side to serve with roast turkey or Whole Chicken in Air Fryer for Christmas dinner, as well as for game days, or quick appetizers. Leftovers are great for Boxing Day—enjoy them in sandwiches, as a quick breakfast bite, or as a kid-friendly snack.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Mini Pigs in a Blanket

    Avocado Devilled Eggs

    5 pieces of avocado decided eggs
    Ayla Clulee

    Enjoy the creamy texture and delicious taste of deviled eggs without guilt with this Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe Without Mayo. 

    Packed with healthy fats and nutrients, this appetizer is a fantastic alternative to traditional deviled eggs.

    To learn more: Avocado Deviled Eggs Without Mayo

    Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

    Ayla Clulee

    These delicious Air Fryer Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect snack or appetizer, especially if you’re looking to skip the cream cheese for something a bit lighter. They’re filled with a light and flavorful mix of shallots, garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese, then cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Thai Chicken Satay

    thai chicken satay is served with salad and peanut sauce
    Ayla Clulee

    Thai Chicken Satay (or Sate) is marinated and grilled spicy chicken skewers that are served with a creamy and rich peanut sauce. 

    This Southeast Asian dish is perfect to serve as a Christmas or New Year’s Eve holiday appetizer with Spicy Thai Mango Salad or as a weekday meal with a bowl of Spicy Egg Fried Rice.

    To learn more: Thai Chicken Satay

    Mini Sausage Rolls

    mini sausage rolls served with tartar sauce on the side
    Ayla Clulee

    These homemade Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls are a delicious combination of flaky and buttery shop-bought pastry with perfectly seasoned hearty sausage meat. 

    They are the perfect appetizer or finger food for your Christmas parties and are also great for lunch boxes, picnics, or snacks.

    To learn more: Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls

    Air Fryer Duck Spring Rolls

    duck spring rolls served with sauce and salad on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    These Crispy Air Fryer Duck Spring Rolls are made with tender duck meat, hoisin sauce, cucumbers, and green onions, all wrapped in crunchy wrappers. They are a family favorite, loved for their crisp texture and savory fillings.

    To learn more: Crispy Air Fryer Duck Spring Rolls

    Italian Rice Balls

    crispy and golden rice balls served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    Arancini (or Arancine - Arancino) are delicious Italian Rice Balls that are stuffed with mozzarella, covered with breadcrumbs, and then fried until golden and crispy. you can serve these little rice balls as an appetizer/starter or as finger food/canapés at your next dinner party to impress your guests!

    To learn more: Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)

    Smoked Salmon Pate

    smoked salmon pate served on a piece os bread
    Ayla Clulee

    This easy Smoked Salmon Pate recipe is the perfect appetizer for your festive table whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year celebrations.

    To learn more: Smoked Salmon Pate

    Turkish Meat Borek

    Ayla Clulee

    These scrumptious Turkish pastries are made with spiced mince and onions wrapped in yufka sheets. They are perfect for parties as finger food as well as for breakfast/brunch, picnics, or packed lunches.

    To learn more: Kiymali Borek (Turkish Meat Burek)

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