The 7 Best Frozen Appetizers at Aldi

Like many others who love hosting, I’ve started stocking up on my favorite frozen appetizers now that football season is in full swing. When friends come over hungry, hoping for an assortment of game-day snacks even more than a touchdown, it’s essential to have a quick and delicious plan in place. 

Of course, football Sundays aren’t the only reason to keep ready-to-bake appetizers handy. Having tasty, convenient appetizer options at home is a helpful strategy for any home cook, whether you enjoy hosting dinner parties or simply want to treat yourself to an aperitivo hour.

If you live near an Aldi store, you’re in luck. The Germany-based grocery chain offers a variety of affordable frozen appetizers that have received high marks from customers and are sure to be crowd pleasers. From cheese-filled bites to crispy seafood snacks, these seven Aldi picks will come in handy as we approach the peak season for entertaining.

Appetitos Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños

Coated in crunchy breading, these cream cheese-stuffed jalapeños have “a good amount of kick [and] a good amount of cream cheese in there,” according to one Aldi fan and content creator. The textural combination of creamy and crunchy never disappoints, and these snacks deliver the joy of jalapeño poppers without the painstaking effort of stuffing each pepper yourself.

Appetitos Loaded Potato Skins

If you always order potato skins when they’re on the menu, Aldi might have the perfect frozen appetizer for you. The Loaded Potato Skins are topped with a generous amount of cheddar cheese and applewood-smoked bacon and can be baked in the oven or air fryer.

One Aldi fan proclaims that “The potato skins were comparable to [those from] Texas Roadhouse, and I might say even better.” For a restaurant-level potato skin experience, we recommend dressing them with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives before serving. 

Kirkwood Chicken Fries

Aldi’s Kirkwood Chicken Fries are essentially chicken nuggets shaped like French fries. They’re extra crispy, and the longer shape of these simple snacks makes them great for dipping, so we’ll be adding these to appetizer platters for the duration of football season.

If you have time and really want to impress your guests, serving some homemade ranch for dunking would take these to the next level.

Wild Caught Lobster Bites

Mini crab cakes meet lobster in this frozen appetizer. They’re crispy on the outside, and one shopper points out that they have a good amount of lobster meat inside. As an added bonus, Aldi’s Wild Caught Lobster Bites from Fremont Fish Market are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified, confirming the shellfish in this product are wild-caught and sustainably sourced. 

Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bites 

Aldi’s frozen Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bites combine two popular foods: mac and cheese and buffalo chicken. The crispy bites have buffalo sauce mixed into the filling, along with a blend of three cheeses, noodles, and a panko crust.

Cream Cheese Wontons

These crispy wonton wrappers are filled with a flavorful mix of tangy cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder. Once cooked, the Cream Cheese Wontons develop the perfect textural contrast of crispy and gooey. Just make sure you serve them with a slightly sour sauce for dipping to help offset the rich interior.

El Monterey Extra Crunchy Southwest Chicken Taquitos

The Extra Crunchy Southwest Chicken Taquitos from Aldi have a crispy, seasoned shell stuffed with chicken, black beans, corn, spinach, red bell peppers, and several cheeses, including cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and American. Each package contains 18 taquitos, making it a great choice for hosting larger groups.