Skip the hot wings try these healthy finger foods

Ladies and gentleman, I have a problem. 

I’ve probably eaten over 1000 spicy chicken wings in my lifetime. I just can’t help myself. If there is a party and wings are present, I’m diving in. 

I don’t think I can topple El Wingador in a wing eating contest but I’m giving him a run for his money.

I’m working hard to cut back on my wing eating. I know I won’t be able cut the hot-wings cold turkey (facepalm emoji) but if I give myself some healthier options it’s going to help. I’ve found some great healthy finger foods that will satisfy my snacking needs but be a little easier on the waistline.

Try one of these (or all of them, whatever, I’m not going to judge you – I’ve eaten over 1000 wings!) healthy finger food recipes next time you throw a party.

Crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower

You’re not fooling anyone but if the chicken wing is just the delivery vehicle for the buffalo sauce then these air fried cauliflower bites delivery a nice spicy crunchy alternative to fried wings.

Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower - Fit Foodie Finds

Seriously the best air fryer cauliflower wings made with a delicious homemade buffalo sauce. They’re crunchy and the perfect appetizer!

Buffalo tater tots

Ok, these are marginally healthier than fried wings. They’re baked so that’s a plus. Try these buffalo tots from Delish.

Buffalo-Ranch Tots

This spicy tater tot recipe is a perfect wing alternative for all your vegetarian friends. 

Seitan “wings”

There is no meat in these wings but seitan wings definitely satisfy the wing urge. This recipe is for BBQ seitan wings however you can definitely play around with the sauces to make buffalo styles wings.

Barbecue Seitan Wings

These BBQ Seitan wings are simple to make and a great alternative to chicken wings.

Ok, let’s shift gears a bit and look and some non-wingey finger foods.

Spicy garlic hummus 

Hummus is good for you. Garbanzo beans are packed with vitamins and minerals. Put out some veggies with this hummus and you have a delicious healthy snack. Dip some pita chips in there if you want to make it a little less healthy.

The Perfect Spicy Garlic Hummus – Liminal Coffee

The best garlic hummus recipe featuring the perfect amount of spice. Great for a quick and healthy snack, or sandwich spread... it’s a must-try.

Buffalo hummus

What? Someone made buffalo hummus? Sign me up. This delicious hummus packs all of the flavor of a buffalo wing into a healthier delivery system. Pair it with some celery and you might almost be fooled.

Buffalo Hummus

This buffalo hummus recipe is everything you love about traditional hummus...kicked up a delicious notch!

Cheesy bruschetta bites

If you love garlic you’re going to love these little cheesy finger foods. Cheesy bruschetta bites from The Skinnish Dish uses mini fillo shells to act as a vessel for the stuff you actually want – cheese and bruschetta.

Wait, there is cheese in there is that healthy? Relax. There is also fresh tomatoes and herbs so it all balances out in the end right?

Cheesy Bruschetta Bites

’kay friends, let’s go ahead and get real excited about these Cheesy Bruschetta Bites, mmmm’kay? Because they are a dream come true! Teeny tiny adorable little fillo cups filled with creamy-dreamy Alouette Garlic and Herb

Don’t forget…

You can clip any of these healthy finger foods that we shared here into our cookbook app ClipDish. Give it a try. You’ll never need to worry about losing a recipe you found online ever again. Plus, ClipDish strips out all the extra stuff just leaving you with a nice clean consistent recipe view.