12 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Appetizers

Hosting folks and need a delicious appetizer to serve on July 4th? These 12+ Patriotic Red, White and Blue Appetizers are colorful and flavorful dishes, and feature the colors red, white and blue. Whether you’re looking for a crostini, a veggie or a dip, there is something for everyone in these Fourth of July appetizers!

July 4th is coming up, and I’m planning ahead. And this year, we’re doing more than hot dogs on the grill. Appetizers are on the menu. Huzzah!

If you’re in the market for some festive starters, I’ve got you covered with these patriotic 4th of July appetizers. Truly, these simple recipes are perfect for sharing at a July party. 

Also, these appetizers are fabulous for sharing at Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend events, too.

And this list here? It’s all about foods that ARE the colors red, white & blue, which makes them especially perfect for a July celebration.

After all, we love good food and sharing it with the people we love… and there’s something fun about a theme that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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These patriotic appetizers are colorful, delicious and are perfectly paired with a main course, a summery side and an ice cold beer (or your beverage of choice).

What counts as a 4th of July appetizer?

Honestly, this depends on you and your family because everyone has a different idea of what might classify as appetizers for 4th of July. 

For me, the key is that these easy recipes are simple to make at home, that they can be transported for special occasions and shared with a crowd. (Pro tip: a slow cooker recipe is great for this!)

Some of the best 4th of July appetizers and snacks include…

• Finger foods and bite-sized appetizers, like deviled eggs, make-ahead sandwich rolls, cucumber sandwiches and chicken wings.
• Favorite dips, like spinach artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, savory cream cheese dip, jalapeno popper dip, black bean dip and corn salsa… Be sure to grab a bag of tortilla chips or potato chips to serve with them!
• Fresh berries and fruits, like strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, etc. Not only do these taste amazing during the summertime, but they add awesome color to any dish, too!

Please note that I have not included dessert items or sweet treats, like a cookie, chocolate, etc., on this list, but. I recommend checking 40+ 4th of July Desserts for an awesome list of those. (There are even some American flag-inspired desserts.)

The dishes listed below are all fabulous for a backyard BBQ, picnic or a summer party. They pair beautifully with grilled mains, as well as classic summer sides, like pasta salad, potato salad, baked beans and more.

And the best part is they’re all red, white or blue for Independence Day.

Some of these recipes are more traditional versions while some are a fun twist on a classic. Some are semi-homemade and call for grocery store ingredients while others are completely from scratch.

No matter how involved, though, they all call for simple ingredients.

You’ll find recipes here that are great for a small gathering. They can also be scaled for a larger crowd, if necessary. You’re bound to find the PERFECT appetizer for any summer occasion here.

Looking for more July 4th recipes? Don’t miss these 15+ 4th of July Cocktails.

COLORFUL Red, White and Blue Appetizers

Here are some of our favorite 4th of July appetizers… Be sure to click through for the full recipe…