16 Aldi Frozen Appetizers That’ll Make Your Party a Hit

Get the summer’s hottest party appetizers at the season’s best prices. Try these Aldi shopping hacks to save money on everything you need to prep for your guests.

From spicy stuffed jalapenos to savory shrimp and avocado rolls, Aldi’s freezer section has affordable apps for every occasion. And, with the money you save on these frozen foodie finds, you’ll have cash left over to spend on a decadent dessert.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $4.49

Treat your party guests to the Mediterranean magic of this flaky spinach pie.

Instead of the same boring apps, try this savory phyllo dough-wrapped pastry. The 12-ounce box is a bargain at $4.49 — compared to $5.79 for an 8.5-ounce pack of Target’s Good and Gather brand.

Price: $3.99

Serve up some nostalgia with this value-priced app. Pigs in a blanket are a classic party staple.

For less than $4, you’ll get nine puff pastry-wrapped franks. The same size box of Nathan’s Famous Beef Franks in Puff Pastry sells for over $6.

Price: $5.99

Summer is dill pickle season, and Aldi’s Specially Selected store brand is celebrating with these zesty pickle-and-ranch-flavored stuffed shrimp bites.

This savory appetizer pairs perfectly with BBQ ribs, burgers, or grilled veggies.

Price: $5.99

Seafood fans who aren’t sure about the pickle-ranch-shrimp combo may prefer this more traditional app. 

Instead of a creamy dill, Specially Selected slathers these butterfly shrimp with a spicy sauce. The added flavor eliminates the need to spend extra on a bottle of hot sauce.

Price: $3.99

Skip the same tots you always get at parties and try these loaded “barrels.” Each crispy bite is stuffed with a generous portion of cheddar cheese, uncured bacon bits, and jalapeno for a spicy kick. At $3.99 for a 10-ounce bag, these tater treats are a bargain.

Price: $2.95

Takeout egg rolls from your favorite Asian eatery can get pricey. But this box of four from Aldi is a steal at less than $3. 

Bake the ready-to-heat-and-eat rolls or pop them into the air fryer before your guests arrive. Serve the starters with a choice of soy sauce, hot mustard, or ginger-sesame dressing.

Price: $3.99

This bargain-priced 16-ounce pack of pork and veggie-filled potstickers includes sauce, which means you’ll save money on the added cost of the side. A smaller 11-ounce bag of the Asian-inspired appetizer sells for $5.79 at Target.

Price: $4.49

Spice up your party with these chicken and cheese taquitos. Each 20-ounce box includes 20 white meat chicken, cheese, tomato, and green chile-stuffed rolled corn tortillas. 

Aldi sells this Casa Mamita frozen app for $4.49 — but the El Monterey version retails at Target for over $3 more.

Price: $4.79

A catered sushi appetizer course is an expensive way to start your party. Instead, save money and treat your guests to a refreshing starter for less. 

These rice-wrapped shrimp and avocado rolls cost less than $5. As a bonus, each 11.5-ounce pack comes with soy sauce and wasabi.

Price: $3.19

Start the night off right with these spicy stuffed jalapenos. The rich cream cheese filling and crispy breading combine to make this Appetitos pick a party favorite. 

Target sells a smaller eight-ounce box of these poppers for $4.99. Aldi’s $3.19 price for 11 ounces is a can’t-beat value.

Price: $3.19

Mozzarella sticks are a fan favorite that almost everyone enjoys. Whether you’re hosting grown-up guests only or kids are invited, your friends and family will thank you for this starter. 

A similar 11-ounce box of sticks and sauce retails for $4.44 at Walmart. But you can score Aldi’s store brand for $3.19 right now.

Price: $3.69

This ready-in-minutes frozen app from Aldi is a bargain for less than $4. The crunchy coconut-coated shrimp give a tropical vibe that pairs perfectly with an end-of-summer luau or backyard BBQ.

The low $3.69 Aldi price is a steal compared to what you could pay at other grocery retailers or for catered takeout.

Price: $5.99

Pizza isn’t only a main course. Cut this wood-fired flatbread into individual pieces and serve it as an app. Each under-$6 thin-crust pizza is topped with savory BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese, cilantro, caramelized onions, barbecue sauce, and corn.

Price: $7.19

These honey BBQ chicken wings have the sweet, tangy taste of takeout — minus the high price. Serve the fully cooked, ready-to-heat wings with cut celery, baby carrots, ranch, and blue cheese.

Compare Kirkwood’s $7.19 wings to $8.99 for the same size bag of Tyson’s Any’tizers Honey BBQ bone-in chicken from Target.

Price: $5.79

Make your own shrimp cocktail with this bargain buy from Aldi. You’ll get between 53 and 68 shrimp in each 12-ounce bag. This app option is an affordable alternative to a catered seafood selection.

Price: $5.99

No one will know that this swanky frozen starter isn’t from a restaurant.

Aldi recently reduced the price of these Specially Selected Crab Cakes from $6.49 to $5.99. Not only is the $0.50 discount a bargain, but this popular pick is $3 less than Phillips brand crab cakes from Target.

Aldi has all the apps you need to stock up on before your next event.

Although the budget-friendly retailer doesn’t have store coupons or a loyalty program, you can still stack your savings. Use your best rewards credit cards to earn travel perks points or cash back on your Aldi haul.