These Blackstone Appetizers are quick to make and crowd-pleasing! From crispy smash-burger sliders, cheesy quesadillas, bacon-wrapped bites, and more these 18 Appetizers are griddle ready in minutes for you next party.

These Blackstone Appetizers are quick to make and crowd-pleasing! From crispy smash-burger sliders, cheesy quesadillas, bacon-wrapped bites, and more these 18 Appetizers are griddle ready in minutes for you next party.
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With these appetizer ideas, your Blackstone cranks out crispy, melty, crowd-pleasing finger foods in record time. These Blackstone Recipes are quick to make and made with simple ingredients that everyone will love. Fire it up and let the snacking begin!

Pro Tips for Blackstone Appetizer Success

  • Two-Zone Setup – Keep one area medium-low as a “warming lane” so early batches stay hot without overcooking. We often will serve straight from the griddle.
  • Use a Dome Lid – Captures radiant heat for fast cheese melts or to steam veggies without losing the sear.
  • Oil Wisely – High-smoke-point oils (avocado, canola) prevent sticking. Make sure to apply with a squeeze bottle for control.
  • Prep in Pans – Small aluminum pans let you shuttle pre-cut toppings to the griddle and keep your station organized.

Why You’ll Love these Blackstone Appetizers

You’ll love serving appetizers off the Blackstone because the hot, wide cooking surface lets you crank out platter after platter of perfectly seared finger foods!

From shrimp, nachos or smash burger sliders every round stays piping-hot and timed together for guests. Cleanup is a breeze which gives you more time with family and friends. Make one of these Blackstone Appetizers the next time you needing something quick and easy.

1. Grilled Shrimp on Blackstone

Grilled Shrimp on Blackstone turns shrimp crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. Cooking shrimp on a Blackstone Griddle is fast, easy, and a family favorite.

Close up of shrimp on a plate with herbs.
Grilled Shrimp on Blackstone
The perfect shrimp to grill is the large, jumbo, or colossal size shrimp. I can toss dinner on the griddle, and dinner is done in less than 15 minutes.
Grilled Shrimp on Blackstone

2. Blackstone Corn Fritters

Blackstone Corn Fritters are delicious and easy to make. This Corn Fritters Recipe cooks easily on the griddle and becomes a flavorful appetizer.

A stack of corn pancakes with sour cream and green onions.
Blackstone Corn Fritters
The recipe for corn fritters is fried cakes of a dough or batter made of corn and simple ingredients. It's a sweet and savory snack appetizer and is similar to hush puppies.
Blackstone Corn Fritters

3. Blackstone Loaded Potato Chips

If you are looking for an easy side dish to cook on your Blackstone Griddle, make Blackstone Loaded Potato Chips. Cheesy, delicious, and easy to make.

Bacon and cheese on a plate with celery and a fork.
Blackstone Loaded Potato Chips
These potato chips cook perfectly on the griddle. Adding the shredded cheese and seasoning takes the sliced potatoes to the next level.
Blackstone Loaded Potato Chips

4. Blackstone Nachos

These Blackstone Nachos taste great, are easy to make, and can easily be topped with your favorite nacho toppings.

Taco nachos with beef, cheese, and sour cream.
Blackstone Nachos
Ground beef is cooked on the griddle with salsa and seasoning, then topped on tortilla chips. The baking sheet is placed back on the griddle to melt the cheese and make the chips extra crispy.
Blackstone Nachos

5. Blackstone Chicken Wings

My kids love these perfect Blackstone Chicken Wings on the griddle. They are the perfect game day appetizer or just hanging out by the pool.

Grilled chicken wings on a plate.
Blackstone Chicken Wings
It takes about 30 minutes and they come out perfectly tender and juicy and a delicious game day must.
Blackstone Chicken Wings

6. Blackstone Queso

This Blackstone Cheese Dip recipe is restaurant-quality Velveeta queso that cooks easily in a cast-iron skillet on the griddle.

A skillet filled with cheesy chicken in a red pot.
Blackstone Queso
You only need 3 simple ingredients to create a delicious, cheesy, creamy queso that everyone will love.
Blackstone Queso

7. Blackstone Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Make Blackstone Garlic Butter Steak Bites for a delicious twist on your steak bites recipe. This dish is packed with flavor and easy to make.

Crispy beef in a black bowl.
Blackstone Garlic Butter Steak Bites
This quick and easy steak bite recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes and you have delicious meal idea.
Blackstone Garlic Butter Steak Bites

8. Blackstone Zucchini Fritters

If you have a garden full of zucchinis, then you need to make these Zucchini Fritters. Serve topped with sour cream or dip into your favorite ranch dip.

A stack of green vegetable pancakes with sour cream.
Blackstone Zucchini Fritters
Grated Zucchini is combined with flavorful ingredients and then cooked perfectly on the griddle. So easy to make!
Blackstone Zucchini Fritters

9. Blackstone Totchos

Blackstone Totchos recipe is the perfect appetizer to make for game day, and it cooks amazingly on the griddle.

Taco casserole in a skillet.
Blackstone Totchos
Blackstone Totchos is a delicious blend of crispy tater tots loaded with simple ingredients. Tator Tots Nachos make the best appetizer.
Blackstone Totchos

10. Blackstone Popcorn

Take your favorite snack to the next level and make it on your griddle. You will love the flavor and delicious texture.

How to make popcorn at home.
Blackstone Popcorn
Blackstone Popcorn is made with a few simple ingredients. It takes minutes to cook on the griddle for a delicious snack that is easy to make.
Blackstone Popcorn

11. Blackstone Meatballs

If you love meatballs, then make them on the Blackstone Griddle. The flat top surface cooks the meatballs quickly and easily, with the best texture.

Spaghetti and meatballs on a white plate.
Blackstone Meatballs
The ground beef combined with the bread crumbs, garlic, and Italian Seasoning makes these the best version of homemade meatballs.
Blackstone Meatballs

12. Blackstone Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread on the Blackstone is so delicious. You will be amazed how easy it is to make, and you will prefer cooking on the griddle instead of the oven.

Grilled garlic bread slices on a white plate.
Blackstone Garlic Bread
The bread is spread with a garlicky butter sauce and then placed on the griddle. The crispy outside texture and the soft middle make this one of our favorite Blackstone recipes.
Blackstone Garlic Bread

13. Smash Burger Sliders

These Smash Burger Sliders are big on flavor but are quick and easy to make on the griddle. The perfect size to enjoy anytime of the week.

Three cheeseburger sliders on a white plate.
Smash Burger Sliders
The ground beef is seasoned and pressed on the griddle to create a crispy texture. These sliders are juicy, delicious, and stacked for a delicious smash burger recipe.
Smash Burger Sliders

14. Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken and add some vegetables. Top your quesadillas with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, perfect for feeding a crowd.

Chicken quesadillas with sour cream and cheese.
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla is a simple dinner idea made with seasoned chicken and two different cheeses. Easy to make with simple ingredients.
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

15. Blackstone Calzone

This would be a perfect meal to prepare for a weeknight meal or for a crowd in about 30 minutes.

Grilled Calazone on a platter
Blackstone Calzone
Blackstone Calzone is a quick and easy dinner idea. Start with a pre-made pizza dough and add your favorite toppings to create a delicious calzone.
Blackstone Calzone

16. Blackstone Carne Asada

If you have a craving for authentic street-style tacos, make Blackstone Carne Asada. This recipe is flavor-packed and simple to make on the Blackstone Griddle.

Mexican beef tacos on a cutting board.
Blackstone Carne Asada
Carne Asada is marinated flank steak grilled to perfection on a Blackstone griddle. Juicy steak bites delivers unbeatable flavor with that signature sear only a flat top.
Blackstone Carne Asada

17. Blackstone Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

There is something about bacon wrapped around a vegetable that makes everything taste better. This recipe is simple to make and packs so much flavor.

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a black plate.
Blackstone Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this appetizer or side dish, and it only takes a few minutes to grill.
Blackstone Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

18. Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas

Everything comes together so easily and the cleanup is a breeze. These Easy Blackstone Quesadillas are one of our favorites.

Chicken quesadillas with sour cream and cheese.
Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas
Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas Recipe is loaded with seasoned chicken, cheese, and taco seasoning between two flour tortillas. Then grilled to perfection on the Blackstone Griddle.
Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas

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