40 Spicy Thanksgiving Appetizers

The perfect mix of Tex-Mex and Thanksgiving flavors in every bite, these Thanksgiving Nachos are not only a quick appetizer but a fun and crazy delicious way to use up all your Thanksgiving leftovers too.

Get ready to spice up your next backyard barbecue or game day tailgate party with these mouth-watering Armadillo Eggs. Meat and spice lovers will adore the delicious combination of cream cheese-filled jalapeño peppers wrapped in spicy chorizo sausage and bacon. Glaze them with your favorite BBQ sauce for the perfect final touch.

These Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate Thanksgiving appetizer! Simple to prepare, every delightful mouthful is bursting with a creamy, cheesy, smoky flavor profile that is perfectly complemented by just the right touch of spiciness. Not only are these poppers low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free, but they're also sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your holiday gathering.

These jalapeno hush puppies are delicious appetizers - great for your next gathering.

Spice up your favorite side dish with a delicious pour of tempered spices in ghee over classic buttery and fluffy mashed potatoes! These Tadka Mashed Potatoes are topped with an Indian twist of tempered aromatics and spices to add a punch of flavor.

These Spicy Cranberry Shrimp are the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer. Made with jalapenos and cranberry sauce, they couldn't be easier to whip up!

Cranberry jalapeño dip takes classic cranberry sauce into a sweet and spicy app perfect for holiday entertaining.

These six-ingredient Keto Cauliflower Wings pack a ton of flavor! They’re crispy on the outside with a fiery kick. If you are on a vegan and gluten-free diet, these wings are the perfect spicy Thanksgiving appetizer.

Spicy and flavorful, Cajun Blackened Shrimp is delicious as an appetizer, entrée, or ingredient in other dishes like tacos or pasta.

Discover the ultimate flavor explosion with our spicy dry rub chicken wings recipe. These are easy-to-make, perfectly seasoned wings that will leave you wanting more.

Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball is a savory, spicy appetizer made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, ghost pepper powder, and spices. Great with crackers, pretzels, or veggies!

Super simple yet one of our favorite appetizers - lightly blistered to bring out the amazing flavor of shishito peppers.

Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers with cream cheese are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer! This low-carb, keto appetizer is perfect for sharing at any gathering!

Delicious plump mussels with a creamy, spicy, and sweet coconut dressing. A perfect shared appetizer. 

With the excellent flavors of olives and spice, this creamy olive hummus pleases every hummus and olive lover. Makes an excellent spicy addition to your Thanksgiving table!

This is the ranch cheese ball that everyone loves, just with a spicy kick! It's easy to make and festive for the holiday season.

This Jalapeño corn dip is perfect to spice up your Thanksgiving! It’s the perfect appetizer for any holiday! This recipe is also easy to throw together last minute for those hectic holiday moments!

An easy 5-ingredient Gochujang Butternut Squash recipe that is bursting with flavor. The hardest thing about this roasted Korean butternut squash recipe is cutting the squash!

Air Fryer Honey Hot Wings are the perfect spicy finger food for the big game or holiday dinner! Pair it with carrots, celery sticks, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Cheesy Chorizo Jalapeno Mexican Dip is a spicy queso dip made with chorizo, onions, jalapenos, and Mexican cheese that is perfect for holiday parties!

This cranberry jalapeno cream cheese spread is full of fresh herb flavor with a bit of spice and some sweet cranberries. The balance is delicious, and it is the perfect spread for crackers.

Bacon-wrapped shrimp is a quick appetizer you can make for a crowd. The sweet and spicy combination of flavors with crispy bacon, and juicy shrimp makes it a perfect finger food for any gathering.

Up your deviled eggs game with these spicy deviled eggs. Loaded with Cajun spice and topped with blackened shrimp.

This jalapeno popper dip is a great party appetizer that’s great for game nights, football parties, or any other events. It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and mildly spicy and is baked until warm, gooey, and bubbly.

Muhammara dip is an amazing Syrian or Middle Eastern recipe with roasted peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.

These poblano cheddar biscuits are flaky and a bit spicy. They make the perfect appetizer for a dinner or get-together.

These award-winning Korean Meatballs are sweet, spicy, and so flavorful! Serve them over rice for dinner, or as an irresistible appetizer.

These delectable chorizo-stuffed mushrooms will have you drooling before you even take your first bite! 

The pepper jelly cream cheese appetizer is so simple and always a favorite that guests enjoy.

Pretty on the table and yummy in the tummy. Make these easy Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers for your Thanksgiving appetizer this year.

Nosh on sweet and spicy pecans for the perfect balance of flavor and texture!

This Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatball recipe tastes as buffalo chicken dip rolled into tiny balls of goodness!

A little spicy, a little sweet ... and a whole lotta delicious! The perfect way to easily kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations!

A kicky, spicy dip that's a must-have at virtually every gathering, including Thanksgiving! Luckily, this version's ingeniously lighter, so you can dig right in ... and still have room for Thanksgiving dinner later on!

This Curried Spicy Tuna Dip for crackers is a deliciously savory side dish for when you've nothing in the fridge! It only requires 4 ingredients from your pantry & about 15-20 minutes to make: quick, easy, and delicious!

Sriracha chicken wings can be as spicy as you like. Baked in the oven or air fryer, they are a cheap appetizer everyone loves!

This easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is perfect for the busy holiday season. It's so easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.