33 Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers

By Mary Shannon Wells
Southern Living

Potatoes are one of our favorite foods. Why? Well not only are they delicious, but you can enjoy them any time of day in a number of ways. Breakfast—hash browns and tater tots. Lunch and dinner—mashed, smashed, twice-baked, tossed in a casserole or soup, French-fried, roasted, and so much more. Lucky for us, these amazing potato appetizers prove the humble potato’s versatility even further. Whether you’re hosting a dressy dinner party or a casual cookout, these potato appetizers will look the part. Old classics like potato skins and potato latkes meet up with new twists like potato puffs and sweet potato hummus for all kinds of potato goodness. As if we needed another one, these incredible potato appetizers are reason enough to love the potato.   

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Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers

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Mini Potato Skins

Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Mini Potato Skins

This crispy potato skins are party perfect with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and green onions.

 

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Hector Manuel Sanchez

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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Deviled Potatoes

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Deviled Potatoes

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

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Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Smoked salmon is an appetizer favorite, so serve it to guests in a reinvented way with mini fingerling potatoes.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

The appetizer spread doesn’t have to be loaded down with unhealthy options. This colorful hummus is light but satisfying with pita bread, chips, or various veggies.

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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

Photo: Iain Bagwell

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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Buffalo-Style Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Buffalo-Style Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Who doesn’t love waffle fires? This buffalo version is perfect for an at-home tailgate.

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Potato Puffs with Toppings

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Potato Puffs with Toppings

These pretty bites are like fancy tater tots, so you know they’ll go quickly.

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Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw

Hector Manuel Sanchez

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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Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien

This colorful breakfast hash recipe gets a finger-food makeover that your guests will love.

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Potato Latkes

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Potato Latkes

This classic latke recipe is as good as it gets. Stick to this basic recipe to start and offer guests fun options like our Warm Apple Compote and Aged Cheddar Topping, our Tahini, Yogurt, and Roasted Red Pepper Topping, or our Herbed Sour Cream and Smoked Salmon Topping.

 

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Potato Rolls

Photo: Hector Sanchez

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

Photo: Jennifer Davick

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

Photo: Hector Sanchez

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

Jennifer Davick

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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Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Laurey Glenn

Recipe: Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon

You get yummy toppings in every bite with Hasselback-style potatoes.

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Root Vegetable Fritters

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Root Vegetable Fritters

This twist on classic potato latkes includes carrots, parsnips, and onions.

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Tater Nachos

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Tater Nachos

Who doesn’t love tater tots? They might be your favorite nacho base after trying this recipe. Serve them family-style straight from the skillet for a laidback feel.

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Thin Potato Kugel

Jen Causey

Recipe: Thin Potato Kugel

Although traditional potato kugel is a casserole, this crispy version is perfect for easy sharing. 

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuit

You can serve these fluffy little biscuits with endless options like butter, ham, pepper jelly, and pimiento cheese.

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Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Pizza

This light flatbread recipe is topped with veggies for a fresh app that won’t fill them up too much before the main course.

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Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon

Jim Franco

Recipe: Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon

Have all your ingredients prepped, but don’t plate until right before guests arrive so your avocado doesn’t brown too quickly.

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From-Scratch Oven Fries

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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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Sweet Potato Tartlets

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Sweet Potato Tartlets

If you like to set out a mix of sweet and savory snacks, these mini treats are the perfect hint of sweet.

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Crispy Potato Chips

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Recipe: Crispy Potato Chips

This simple recipe is your new go-to for homemade chips that go with everything.

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Everyone’s favorite side dish becomes the new favorite appetizer with this addicting recipe.

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Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

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

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Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar

Southern Living

Recipe: Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar

These bites look fancy, but they only take a few ingredients.

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Sweet Potato Crostini with Goat Cheese and Grape Salsa

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Sweet Potato Crostini with Goat Cheese and Grape Salsa

This colorful appetizer has the perfect blend of spicy and sweet.

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Potato Skins

Photo: Erin Adams

Recipe: Potato Skins

Baked potatoes topped with pimiento cheese? There’s nothing we don’t love about this easy appetizer. If you’re short on time, use store-bought pimiento cheese instead of homemade.

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Sweet Potato Squares with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Recipe: Sweet Potato Squares with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

This simple appetizer is perfectly easy for guests to grab and go.

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Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips

Pair these savory homemade chips with any of our favorite dip recipes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish

Southern Living

Recipe: Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish

These crispy latkes pair incredibly well with our easy salmon relish.

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