17 Last Minute Thanksgiving Appetizers

The best unique last minute Thanksgiving Appetisers for a party: obviously these simple finger foods ideas have to be quick or easy to make to leave you with enough time for the roast turkey on the Big Day! Includes cold dips with cream cheese, fun puff pastry appetizers, healthy options and other unique Thanksgiving recipes.

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You can make a 3-ingredient olive dip, a garlic cheese dip, or even cheese balls! Serve with a veggie tray, crackers, chips or baguette slices.

Things are getting pricey, and adding a can of tuna to the dip helps it go further whilst keeping the cost done. Delicious too!

Only requiring 4 ingredients (onion, sambal chili, coconut milk and canned tuna), this canned tuna dip is great with crackers.

It tastes better after reheating so is the perfect make ahead Thanksgiving appetizer.

For a healthier and more budget- friendly holiday, these Japanese meatballs are made with both chicken AND tofu. Filling, super delicious, but kind to your wallet and health!

If you're looking for something healthier for your Thanksgiving menu, try these baked but as crispy as fried wings.

Instead of cheese puffs, which can be a bit tricky to make from scratch, these chewy Parmesan Cheese mochi bread balls are an easy and perfect way to start your Thanksgiving dinner.

Edamame is 1 of the easiest and quickest Asian appetizers you can serve at your holiday feast.

Simply boil a large pot of water, pour in the frozen edamame, and boil for a minute to 3-4. (Check the back of your packaging for the exact timing.) Carefully strain through a colander and serve!

Don't eat the skin- you're meant to pop the pods out (like peanuts.) The skin is super tough and fibrous and not very tasty.

Note: add salt to the pot of water, or sprinkle some garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder on the cooked beans if you want more flavor. You can also coat with some chili oil or sesame oil.

Everything Bagel Edamame

Another easy appetizer that goes with almost everything is a salad! If you enjoy fresh fruit, you'll love this tomato, mango, and cucumber salad.

This delicious appetizer can be made in advance, and left to chill in the fridge whilst you work on your other Thanksgiving appetizer recipes.

These pair really well with Korean Gochujang Aioli Sauce or Singaporean Sambal Mayonnaise!

Traditional samosa can take a while to make, as you need to make the filing and the dough, then deep fry. Using puff pastry for baked samosas is a quick, easy, and delicious hack! And don't forget to serve with the sauce! (Recipe found below too.)

Note: For more Indian recipes, click here.

If you make any of these Asian last-minute appetizers for your Friendsgiving feast, let me know in the comments! Also, would you like to sign up for my Asian food newsletter?