😋 21 BEST Kid-Friendly Appetizers That Your Children Will Enjoy! 😋

Are you looking for kid-friendly appetizers? We’ve rounded up 21 of the best appetizers for kids that you can make at home or for your next get-together. 

When planning a holiday meal, we often think of adults. Which dish will impress them? What kind of dish would they like?

But have you ever thought of the little ones playing and running around at the party?

Worry not because we prepared a roundup of 21 kid-friendly appetizers that both kids and adults will appreciate!

By far, kids top the list of people who aren’t easy to please when it comes to food.

These little creatures are picky eaters, but if you win them over in the kitchen department, they will love whatever you serve. 

Serve zucchini and pickles disguised as wonderful crunchy bits wrapped in panko bread, and they will devour it!

And here are several recipes for you!

From soft vegetables with a crisp and flavorful crust to Bacon Cheeseburger Monkey Bread (minus the monkey) to PBJ Balls, Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, and Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies!

#21 is a bomb and will give the kids’ taste buds a blast!  

So get ready ’cause you’re about to embark on an exciting mission: make the kids enjoy meal time with these tasty appetizers!

1. Mac & Cheese Bites

You’d give up your typical macaroni and cheese for these tasty Mac & Cheese Bites!

These teeny-tiny nibbles are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside- definitely a stunner to make the kids look forward to mealtime. 

To bind these nibbles together, you can use hard cheese instead of an egg.

It’s a great make-ahead, so make extras for the next day!

2. Spaghetti & Meatball Cups

Who would have thought that you could eat spaghetti in one bite?

Of course, you can!

These baked bites of Spaghetti and Meatball Cups are lifesavers- no more messy spaghetti sauce and strands in the kitchen, on the couch, and on the carpet. 

Serve it with salad and garlic bread on the side, and enjoy this fantastic meal with your kids!

3. Pepperoni Pizza Twists

These pizza twists may seem like garlic sticks but taste like pizza!

Pepperoni Pizza Twists are perfect for game day appetizers that both the kids and adults will like. 

This recipe calls for cutting the dough into strips, twisting, and filling them with cheese and spices! 

So get your dough rolling and start baking!

4. Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Try Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies if you are looking for a super kid-friendly appetizer that will turn even the pickiest eater into a hearty eater!

These delicious bacon strips wrapped around toothpicks are sweetened with honey and baked to perfection for added crunch and flavor!

Make double to triple batches ’cause they will really go fast!

5. Homemade Dunkaroo Dip

You’re most likely here for two different reasons.

One, it’s the weekend, and the kids are bored; hence, a small party at home is a great idea. 

And two, it’s bitterly cold outside, so you’ve come to find something to make in the kitchen with the kids to keep them entertained.

In any case, this Dunkaroo Dip will make your kitchen bonding experience thrilling and fun!

This appetizing dip will bring out the best in anything and everything you put on.

You can serve it with vanilla wafers, in addition to cookies, pretzels, and slices of fruit.

6. Spinach Roll Appetizers

These Spinach Roll Appetizers can make your family’s outdoor picnic a memorable experience.

Spinach has a subtle, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor, which pairs nicely with the nuttiness and gritty texture of parmesan cheese and the suppleness of mozzarella.

It’s a full-on cheese and spinach experience that your kiddie visitors won’t get over!

7. Zucchini Fries

Do you have children that do not enjoy eating their vegetables?

So why not infuse some magic into these vegetables and create something they will gobble up?

Zucchini Fries, perhaps?

Our scrumptious star vegetable, zucchini, stays moist and tender inside while the panko and parmesan make the outside gloriously crispy and toasty.

Its unique combination of spices makes it more fascinating and gives an extra spike of flavor!

8. Cheesy Taco Sticks

These Cheesy Taco Sticks are something that children will never grow tired of.

Cheesy Taco Sticks are buttery breadsticks loaded with taco meat and a ton of cheesy goodness!

Without a doubt, munching on these baked sticks will pique your children’s interests and whet their appetites.

Serve it with your all-time favorite taco toppings, and enjoy!

9. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

These Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are sure to excite your guests, especially the children!

These baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are pillowy soft, moist, and full of delightfully tasty spices, with sweet cinnamon sugar covering.

The coconut flavor contributes to the donuts’ softness, making them exceptionally fluffy and easy to chew. 

While the maple syrup and vanilla extract are wonderful flavor enhancers that help bring forth the donuts’ full potential.

And ground cinnamon will make these donuts shine, sparkle, and look appealing to eat!

10. Bacon Cheeseburger Monkey Bread

In case you’re wondering, there’s no monkey involved in this recipe, but you’ll be hopping like one after tasting it.

In all seriousness, this recipe is as much fun as its name suggests!

Bacon Cheeseburger Monkey Bread is basically a meat, cheese, and bread recipe, but it gets hearty and excellent with the addition of garnishes!

Toss it with any garnish you like, such as onions, ketchup, mustard, or diced pickles, and see what happens!

11. Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

For an easy, kid-friendly snack, you can’t go wrong with Loaded Tater Tot Skewers.

This recipe is loaded with tater tots topped with bacon and dripping with cheese that works with a sour cream dip.

A crowd-pleaser, this meal doesn’t need much persuading!

12. Peanut Butter & Oat Bites

Your whole army at home will crown you as “the best mom ever” right after serving them these nibbles. 

The peanut butter’s silky, sticky consistency and subtly sweet flavor provide a pleasing contrast to the oats’ earthy and unremarkable flavor. 

Adding semi-sweet chocolates can do the trick if you want to make it even sweeter than it already is.

Whether you flatten them out or roll them into bite-size balls, we are willing to bet that the extra batch you made will not make it to the fridge!

13. Broccoli Bites

​​Your child’s perspective toward vegetables will change with the help of these baked Broccoli Bites, which are sure to win them over.

This recipe calls for broccoli, spring onions, an egg, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.

Say goodbye to the slightly bitter taste of broccoli, and welcome to a tasty version of this vegetable owing to the addition of spring onions.

Enjoy them with ketchup or your favorite sauce.

14. Cheesy Cauliflower Tots With Zesty Yogurt Dip

Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Tots are a must-try for any cauliflower lover.

These cheesy, soft-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside appetizers pair well with a Greek yogurt dipping sauce.

And the inclusion of lemon juice in the greek yogurt dip is a great way to counteract the tartness of the yogurt.

15. Apple Nachos

Who would have thought that apples could also fill the role of Nachos?

Yes, that’s doable, and we’ve got a terrific recipe to impress your kids to prove it!

Although Apple Nachos have a lighter tint than traditional yellow nachos, this recipe will weaken your knees and make you crave even more!

Cut the apples into wedges and drizzle them with melted chocolate, nut butter, seeds, raisins, and coconut flakes.

And here is a helpful trick for you: adding a little lemon juice to the apples will help keep them from turning brown.

16. Hot Dog Nuggets

Your next gaming day with your friends at home will be just as memorable as the previous ones!

All thanks to these Hot Dog Nuggets!

You will only need two things: dough and hotdogs. It’s as simple as that!

And if you wish to make it even tastier, you can add little bits of cheese to the dough or substitute little smokies for hotdogs!

How incredibly delicious! Yum!

17. Air Fryer Onion Rings

If you are in a hurry to throw something together in a jiffy, this recipe is an excellent choice for you to try out. 

These crunchy bites of no-guilt air fryer onion rings go great with onion dipping sauce.

And if you are wondering whether or not you can use a batter in an air fryer, the answer is yes.

And the solution lies in buttermilk! There you go!

18. Classic Pickle Ham Roll-Ups

These classic pickles, ham, and cheese roll-ups will be dill-ed right away as soon as they arrive at the table.

Draining the pickles before rolling them up helps keep them from becoming soggy.

In addition to that, it helps soften the cream cheese, making it simpler to spread them. 

Try these game-changer bites with some ranch dip, and witness how it amazingly blows your taste buds away!

19. Ranch Pretzels

Just because they are insanely and sinfully delicious!

These pretzels burst with a salty flavor, and pairing them with the coated seasoning mixture makes them even more delicious.

We assure you, you won’t be able to stop yourself from devouring them!

20. PBJ Balls

These plant-based junior balls are definitely one for the books!

This recipe calls for freeze-dried strawberries, peanut butter, white beans, pitted dates, and oats!

These snack balls are great for make-ahead and can sit in the fridge for a few days and still taste great.

21. No-Bake Granola Bars

If your kids enjoy granola bars, they will fall in love with this version of No-Bake Granola Bars!

Let the children be in charge of combining the Rice Krispies, oats, chocolate, and candies into a delish and chocolate-y bar of goodness. 

It would be awesome if you could drizzle this beauty with M&Ms and semi-sweet chocolates!

The bottom line

That wraps up our list of our 21 kid-friendly appetizers!

These recipes are sure to make your children’s mouths water and leave them begging for more.

And we hope you get to pick one of our delicious recipes that your kids will go crazy for.