Food on a stick and other handheld appetizers can be ideal party food. Not only is it easy for your guests to eat, but it also lessens the mess for you. No need to mess with lots of plates and silverware if the food is already on a stick. Just supply some tiny plates and pretty napkins and you are all set.

Since the big game day is coming up, I wanted to roundup some great recipes for food on a stick and handheld appetizers. There are so many creative ideas from my fellow bloggers that I cannot wait to throw a party. Plus, isn’t food on a decorative stick just automatically more fun to eat? It’s not just for kids. Finger food is fun for all ages.
Food on a Stick and Handheld Appetizers Recipe Roundup
Here are some great ideas for you to try the next time you host a gathering:
On a Stick
Italian Style Slow Cooker Meatballs
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Crunchy Chicken Stuffed Waffles Pops
Caribbean Shrimp Stuffed Waffle Pops
Veggie Skewers & Smoky Chipotle Dip
Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Tater Tots
Handheld
Best Jalapeno Poppers Recipe with Cream Cheese
Ricotta, Tomato, and Pistachio Phyllo Cups
I have a whole pinterest board for snacks and appetizers. Feel free to follow it and check it out for even more recipes.
Just click on the links above to find the recipes for each delicious creation.
Do you have a favorite appetizer recipe?
What kind of food on a stick would you like to try first?
Gabriel Bregg says
This is a good place to start! Our kids don’t really like football, but they LOVE cooking up the appetizers. We don’t usually have a party, we just eat all the food and I watch football alone.
Daisy says
I love these! Food on a stick is always better. I want to try those Pizza Factory Twisted Breadsticks!
Shauna says
There is just something about food on a stick that I love. Super-simple to eat and reminds me of family BBQ’s as a kid. LOL. Thanks for sharing…
Dee Mauser says
The caramel apple pops sound really delicious. Thanks for the list!
Dawn says
These are great! Any time you can put a food on a stick, it’s always a better option. Thanks for sharing these great recipes.
Pam says
I don’t know why, but food on a stick just tastes so much better. Definitely going to be trying some of these recipes.
Amy says
i love eating my food off a stick! It tastes great and is just funner!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Food is much better on a stick, that I believe! Thanks for these ideas, we love to host appetizer nights so these will come in handy!
Mistee Dawn says
Oh My! Mini Pizza on a Stick! Count me in. I love food on a stick! Thanks for the recipes!
Meagan says
Who knew there were so many possible foods to eat on a stick! Going to have to try that mini pizza on a stick!
Debi says
Food on a stick is a great idea for when you have to be on the go like my family and I always are.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These all sound great. I like serving appetizers when we have a get together.
Lisa Bristol says
I will have to make some Pizza on a stick appetizers for my next get together. Easy to eat and no cleanup.
candice says
this is an awesome roundup! i’d eat every food on a stick if i could and my kids especially love it.
Gayle Watkins says
We love fun foods, and these look so yummy
David Fultner says
You are giving a lot of great recipes. I want to try the salmon pinwheels.
Melissa S says
Why is food on a stick just so appealing? I am going to try the veggie skewers with smoky chipolte dip, I think my son would love them.
Christine A says
The waffle food on a stick recipes sound really good. I think it is more fun to eat without silverware and clean up would be easier.
Julie Wood says
I love these Hand held appetizers to make for a dinner party that I am having! I think I am going to make the Baked Shrimp Egg Rolls!
ellen beck says
We love food on a stick it sounds yummy. I am trying a few of these.
Ally Swanson says
Love this! These are such fun and creative ideas! I love throwing parties and get-togethers so I’m always looking for new ideas. These are seriously awesome, thanks!
Raine says
I’m drooling! There are so many great ideas I want to try -and you’re right -,finger food and food on a stick is fun at any age. The veggie skewers, ricotta, tomato and pistachio phyllo cups as ND salmon pinwheels will be my 1st. Awesome list!