30 Hearty Apps That Will Replace Dinner Altogether

If you like pigs in a blanket, you’ll fall hard for sausage rolls. Featuring juicy pork filling wrapped in flaky golden brown pastry, these savory snacks are sure to become your new favorite party food.

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We all love classic Buffalo wings on game day, but sometimes we crave something a little bit more creative than the staple app. Enter: Buffalo chicken meatballs. Ground chicken is formed into meatballs with breadcrumbs and plenty of seasoning, before being drenched in the signature hot Buffalo sauce (we even added crumbled blue cheese to ours for a little extra oomph 😎). Ready in 30 minutes, these meatballs are a flavor-packed app you can have ready in no time.

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They're chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.

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We here at Delish love dumplings of all kinds, but making them completely from scratch can be a lot. If you want something that’s a little less work intensive (and you love using your air fryer), this recipe is all yours.

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Good news for pizza roll lovers everywhere. The fastest way to make them is also the best way! Your air fryer cooks them up in just 8 minutes while making them the crispiest they've ever been. They will still be piping hot, so be careful on that first bite, just like always! It leaves us wondering how Bagel Bites and Hot Pockets will do.

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Your fam isn't ready for this... but they're gonna love it. With pre-made biscuit dough and a homemade cheesy pizza dip, this app has it all.

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Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these falafel are baked, not fried, for less mess. Chickpea flour is your new best friend in this gluten-free treat.

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Your favorite antipasto just got even better—it’s now wrapped in buttery puff pastry. A couple bites in, and we know you’ll be going back for another (and another!).

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Part cheese dip, part meatballs, this skillet dip is not only delicious, but a fun activity for the whole family. To keep it cute and easy-to-eat, mini-meatballs are the way to go. Gather up your little helpers, wash those hands clean, and get to shaping: You should yield at least 60 meatballs.

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We expect nothing less than fully loaded from our potato skins. What does "fully loaded" mean to us? If it's topped with cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and scallions (or chives), it's loaded. Examples include (but are CERTAINLY not limited to): loaded mashed potatoes, loaded pickle chips, and loaded zucchini skins.

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Is your ideal sandwich a perfect Reuben? Ours too. Corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese—what’s not to love? It’s why we made these melty Reuben squares: They’re kind of like the giant grilled cheese version (complete with a toasty buttery top) that’s perfect for sharing.

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Meat lovers alert! Your favorite steak dinner is now the ultimate party food. Air-fried to juicy perfection and tossed in warm garlic butter, these irresistible steak bites will be the star at your next party. Your air fryer won’t be able to keep up.

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Stuffed mushrooms are THE appetizer we make for every party, and while our classic recipe is great, sometimes we like to switch it up a bit. Enter boursin cheese. It adds a little something to these that’ll have your guests coming back for more.

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We love a spicy tuna roll, but admittedly, rolling your own sushi can be tricky. Avoid failure and make these nachos instead! We used crispy wonton wrappers as chips for fun, but feel free to use tortilla chips if you're in a pinch. Whatever you do, don't skip that spicy mayo drizzle.

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Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of those dishes that wow guests but secretly are so easy to make (only 5 ingredients!). For best results, use big sea scallops and thin-cut, conventional bacon, but feel free to swap out the herbs for whatever you like.

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Crab cakes are the best because you get all the deliciousness of crab without all of the tedious, messy work of pulling meat from the shells. Since you're already skipping that mess, go even further and skip the pan-fry too. These are the ideal dish to cook in the air fryer, because you can get that perfect crispy texture without oil-logged cakes.

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Caramelizing the tops of your crostini is a great party trick. Assemble the toasts and wait to brûlée the top for when you’re ready to serve them. The crunchy sugar topping will then give way to a warm and oozy slice of brie and sweet jam. Yum!

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Antipasto salad gets even better when layered between flaky, buttery crescent rolls. Feel free to swap in and out your favorite ingredients, then serve these as an anytime app (or an easy packed lunch the next day!).

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Here at Delish, we love all nachos, but this pulled pork version is one of our favorites. Loaded with cheese, pickled jalapeños, guacamole, and of course, BBQ pulled pork, they’re perfect for sharing with a group (or just your boo).

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Your veggie platter deserves more than a sad store-bought dip. This easy dill dip comes together in mere minutes and makes every veggie sing with its freshness. Serve it alongside this ultimate chips and dip platter for the best party spread ever.

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