You’ll be the hit of the party at your next BBQ with these Amazing Grilled Appetizers! These are easy to make and are so delish!
Whether you’re making appetizers for a party, a backyard event, game days or tailgating, put your grill to use making these finger foods, tapas, and mini-meals. Grilling your appetizers makes quick work of them since you’re typically using a higher heat which results in faster cooking time.
Here, you’ll find tasty recipes for grilled veggies, fruits, seafood and meats as well as a variety of kebabs. Have you ever grilled watermelon, avocados or plantains? Or, if you’d prefer to stick to tried and true chicken and shrimp kebabs, you’ll find some awesome recipes and marinades for those, too! Here’s your go-to collection of grilled appetizers.
Grilled Appetizers Chicken and Shrimp
Grilled Chicken Livers Wrapped in Bacon
Looking for something juicy and full of awesome flavor that can be easily grilled in a small cast iron skillet? Here it is! Wrap chicken livers in bacon (because, well... bacon!), place them right side up in a cast iron skillet and place on the grill for about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with a little brown sugar during the last few minutes of cooking. Divine! This may become your new favorite appetizer!
Shrimp on the Barbie – Always a Crowd Pleaser
Fresh or frozen peeled shrimp gets a quick and healthy marinade of lime juice, olive oil and seasoning before being skewered for grill time. It doesn't get much easier than this!
Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
These chicken skewers are a favorite appetizer that everyone loves, including the kids! Because you're using chicken tenders, this meat will cook quickly. While perfect for an outdoor grill, you could just as easily grill these inside on an electric grill, too. Don't forget the yummy peanut sauce: that's the secret to these disappearing off your appetizer table in record time!
Easy Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs with Vegetables
There is no need for any complex marinating with these easy chicken and zucchini kebabs. Olive oil plus salt and pepper will do the trick. The secret is to serve it along with a great dipping sauce, such as a creamy dill sauce. Fresh herbs to the rescue!
Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers + Grill Version {Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole 30}
Here's an easy game day appetizer that doesn't require any marinating time. Hooray! Just whisk up a little lemon and lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin and salt and coat your shrimp before skewering. Grill and then hit them with some chopped cilantro and extra lime slices before serving.
Chicken Tikka Kebabs
If you love Indian cuisine, try these chicken kebabs that are marinated in a yogurt, tikka seasoning and lemon juice mixture. You can even cook these ahead of time and just reheat on the grill when ready to serve. They are also freezer-friendly. Win-win!
Paprika Chicken Skewers
If smoky and spicy is your thing, you'll want to try this grilled paprika, chili and garlic chicken that's served with a smoky aioli dip. Your friends and family will love this kick of heat and flavor combo!
Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Chicken cubes are marinated in a zesty coconut milk mixture for a few hours or overnight. Skewer and grill. Serve with a creamy curry peanut sauce that will have everyone coming back for more. Awesome sauce. Literally! 😃
Honey Sesame Chicken Skewers {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
You can keep this recipe gluten-free by using GF soy sauce or liquid aminos in this sesame oil, ginger, and garlic marinade. The chicken goes in this delectable sauce for at least eight hours before being skewered for grilling. Grill along side veggies such a s zucchini, yellow squash, peppers and onions. This is the perfect summer grilling appetizer!
3-Ingredient Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
Ridiculously easy and amazingly delicious, this three-ingredient recipe will become your go-to for simple grilled wings. Use a bottle of zesty Italian salad dressing for a quick marinade, and then brush the chicken wings with your favorite BBQ sauce throughout the grilling process. Crazy good appetizer!
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs
Summer chicken kebabs keep it tasty with this classic and easy Mediterranean marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices. Use various colors of peppers and onions on your skewer for a rainbow presentation that's perfect for backyard grilling events.
Sweet Honey Chicken Kabobs
These chicken kabobs get marinated in a BBQ, honey and pineapple juice mixture before hitting the grill along with peppers and onions. Keep the same flavor profile going by making a fresh batch of the marinade for a dipping sauce. So good!
Pinchos Puerto Rico Marinated Grilled Chicken Kebabs
A zesty garlic and lime marinade gives these chicken kebabs the perfect flavor for grilling without being overwhelming. The longer you can marinate, the yummier this chicken will be. Give it a night in the fridge if possible. This recipe is also Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) compliant.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camaron)
Impress friends and family with this stunning grilled shrimp appetizer cocktail. Perfect for summer backyard grill parties, this appetizer boasts a homemade sweet and spicy cocktail sauce that's sure to receive rave reviews. The best part? The whole shebang only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish!
Grilled Fruits and Vegetables Appetizers
Beer and Smoked Cheese Dip with Homemade Pretzel Bites
Is there anything better than smoked cheese dip that you've made yourself? Probably not, unless you combine that cheese with homemade pretzel bites. But back to that cheese: make an awesome beer dip with it by combining beer, homemade smoked cheese, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Swoon! Your appetizer table never had it so good.
Pineapple stuffed paneer tikka | Grilled Paneer Tikka
If you're looking for a sweet and savory appetizer, try this spicy Indian-inspired recipe. For the most intense flavor, marinate the cubes of paneer and veggies in the spiced yogurt mixture for a few hours before skewering them for the grill. Zesty!
Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
This is the perfect summer fruit treat to grill. Use chunks of pineapple, kiwi, mango, and peaches. These fruit kebabs get a smoky char from grilling with just a hint of olive oil on them. After they've come off the grill, dress them with a spicy and tart chili lime vinaigrette. It makes for a delicious fruit salad appetizer!
Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant Recipe
Marinate eggplant chunks for as little as 30 minutes in a Jamaican jerk seasoning before skewering and grilling. These cook fairly quickly and make a tasty appetizer, especially with the jerk BBQ sauce that you'll serve it with. Friends and family will love it!
The Secret to Perfectly Delicious Grilled Watermelon
If you've never tried grilled watermelon, then you're in for a sweet treat. Each watermelon slice takes just 3-4 minutes to grill. It deepens the flavor and kids as well as adults will love it. If you want to kick it up in the flavor department, drizzle a little good quality balsamic vinegar over it. Fabulous!
Grilled Plantains
Intensify the smokey flavor of grilled plantains by adding a dash of smoked paprika and cumin to these gems before putting them on the grill. Be sure and slice these thin before spicing them up. Grill them in a foil pack and half way through check on them and give them a turn to give both sides a chance to get a little char on them. Delish!
Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders
These sliders make a fun appetizer that even your vegan and gluten-free friends and family will enjoy. The eggplant gets sliced, seasoned and grilled before joining spiced veggies on a gluten-free bun. Make the easy sriracha sauce to dress these sliders.
Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe - Keto Grilled Avocado Recipe
Here's an awesome Keto-friendly appetizer. Grill pitted avocados with the skin still on, flesh side down. Drizzle with EVO and seasoning before placing on the grill. They only take a few minutes to develop lovely grill marks, so don't walk off! Remove and fill the pits with a dollop of your favorite salsa and serve. Pretty and tasty!
Grilled Eggplant Salad with Herbs
Here's an easy grilled vggie salad using Asian eggplant. Slice in half lengthwise, brush with olive oil and grill for five minutes on each side. Take off the grill and let them cool before cutting them into bite-sized chunks. Toss them with a delicious dressing of mint, dill, parsley, and lemon juice. Such a healthy appetizer!
Grilled Avocado Hummus
The two halves of a pitted, unpeeled avocado meet the grill for a quick sear and to infuse a bit of smoky flavor. Take off the grill, peel, and combine with a bit of tahini, lemon juice and seasoning and blend into a smooth hummus. Awesome snackable dip!
Get out the grill and invite friends over this weekend and give a couple a test drive! Comment and let us know which ones of these tasty Grilled Appetizers you made and loved!
