Friendship Day Special: 10 Easy-To-Make Finger Foods For A Weekend Hang

By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe

August 4, 2023

Evening parties on the weekend mean tons of food and lots of conversation. Here are some fun finger foods that you can prepare to add delicious tastes and an explosion of flavour to your weekend party.

Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Bake a large tray of garlic bread topped with your favourite cheese and serve it with garlic and herbed butter. Pulling apart a piece of this cheesy goodness is sheer joy!

Homemade Chicken Popcorn

If you want to indulge in fried foods, make a few batches of crispy chicken popcorn and drizzle them with paprika for a slightly spicy kick.

Salted French Fries

French fries are best served hot so fry them just before guests start to arrive. Serve salted French fries with ketchup as a classic finger food at an informal party.

Paneer And Corn Croquettes

Wrap a stuffing of paneer and corn in a coating of mashed potatoes. Dip this in bread crumbs and rice flour batter for a golden-brown, crispy and filling appetizer.

Crackers And Cheese

Hosting an impromptu party? Crackers or any salted biscuit topped with cheese cubes are a signature finger food to the rescue. Serve with a tangy salsa for added flavour. 

Sweet Potato Chips

Instead of going for fries, cut sweet potatoes into thin slices and deep-fry them to make chips that can be relished with ketchup or a sriracha dip.

Paneer Pakora

Make a delicious plateful of crispy paneer pakora coated in besan or rice flour batter and deep fried in hot oil. Season it with ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder and turmeric.

Small Veggie Samosa

Make a small veggie samosa using a cabbage and carrot stuffing and deep fry until it attains a very crispy exterior. Serve with spicy mint and coriander chutney.

Hara Bhara Kebab

A delicious vegetarian finger food, this starter made from spinach, mint, peas and other assorted greens, shallow fried to attain a thin, crispy exterior is perfect for a party.

Mutton Cutlets 

Made from kheema infused with lots of spices and condiments, mutton cutlets are tasty and filling, and pair well with cocktails during a chilled-out weekend hang.