Smoking snacks in an electric smoker is a fantastic way to create a delicious array of nibbles ideal for tailgating, barbeques, brunches, and other occasions. This guide explores 20 of the best smoked snacks to tempt your taste buds and impress your guests. Whether you're searching for the best snacks to complement a dinner party, or you simply want to explore the bold flavor profile of smoked food, this collection features delectable options for everyone.

6 Savory Smoked Snacks

Mention the word “snack” and most folks will think of easy-to-eat, savory foods requiring no utensils. Whether you prefer your smoked snacks crunchy, cheesy, or salty, here are six foods perfect for a party or an afternoon at home alone with your smoker.

• Smoked Cheddar & Jalapeno Shortbread Cookies. These flakey, buttery, savory smoked snack cookies require only five ingredients.
• Smoked Bits & Bites. This savory snack mix recalls a popular cereal snack made in the oven, but its smoky flavor keeps everyone coming back for more.
• Smoked Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Poppers. Once you make this homemade smoked version, you’ll never go back to the frozen variety again.
• Smoked Tandoori Shrimp Canapes. When you need an elegant smoked finger food for a special party, these canapes won’t disappoint.
• Marinated Smoked Olives. Use the cold smoke adapter to transform ordinary olives into a spectacular smoked snack you’ll want to eat by the handful.
• Smoked Almonds. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, these smoked almonds make a great portable snack.

5 Snacks for Meat Lovers

Sometimes the way to tame a hungry stomach is through meaty smoked snacks offering a bit more sustenance than crudités. These five smoked meat snacks are sure to please a crown on game day and beyond.

• Smoked Pepperoni Sticks. Not only can you add these smoked pepperoni sticks to an appetizer platter, you can also slice them up for a spicy yet satisfying pizza or hoagie topping.
• Smoked Pork Bites. Quick and easy pork bites filled with cheddar cheese and jalapeño peppers offer a spicy, easy-to-transport snack for tailgates and picnics.
• Smoked Maple Bourbon Chicken Wings. These specially seasoned wings are smokey, sticky, and spiked with a zingy marinade.
• Smoked Chicken and Cheese Meatballs. Everybody loves meatballs, but these smoked, cheese-stuffed beauties make an appetizer or sandwich filler no one will ever forget.
• Grilled Kabobs. Marinated meat and colorful vegetables threaded on a stick make parties, tailgates, and barbeques more fun—and they look festive on your party platter.

4 Creamy Snack Dips

Whether you prefer creamy, cheesy, chunky, or spicy party dip, you’ll find your new favorite in our varied assortment. Serve them with crackers, chips, or vegetable dippers for a smoked appetizer your guests will rave about.

• Smoke Prosciutto Brie Cheese Dip. Creamy Brie cheese, salty prosciutto, and sweet honey mingle together in this delightful dip.
• Smoked Guacamole. Vary the intensity of smoky flavor in this classic dip by adjusting the amount of time the avocados spend in the Bradley smoker. Use this bold guac as a dip, taco topper, or burger condiment.
• Smoked Chicken and Cheddar Dip. Take this creamy, soul-warming dip to the company picnic, church potluck, or girls night in. Change up the cheese or use smoked cheddar for an unexpected taste sensation.
• Smoked Fish Dip. Don’t knock it until you try it; this bold, smoky fish dip is filled with bold seasonings and makes the perfect starter served with crackers or grilled bread.

3 Smokey Sweets

No spread of smoked foods for a party would be complete without a little bit of dessert. Smoking adds a surprising depth of flavor to sweet treats, creating an irresistible finish to your smoky feast.

• Chocolate Smoked Almond Bark. Every gathering needs chocolate. This sweet, smokey, salty, snack is just the thing to satisfy the pickiest chocoholic.
• Smoked Chocolate Chip Cookies. Try this traditional recipe turned on its head—these cookies get a subtle smokey flavor from our alder wood Bisquettes.®
• Smoked Cinnamon Ice Cream. Our cinnamon ice cream makes the perfect ending to a summer or fall gathering. It’s rich with smoky flavor and just a hint of spice.

2 Cold Smoked Snacks

Cold smoking imparts rich flavor to delicate foods, like cheese and fish, that can’t hold up under the heat of traditional smoke. Be sure to add our adapter kit to your Bradley unit for mouthwatering results.

• Cold Smoked Cheese. Transform your favorite cheese into a smoked delight. This recipe works best with cheddar, fresh mozzarella, Swiss, and gouda, but is appropriate for any type of cheese.
• Cold Smoked Salmon. Whether you add this smoked snack to your brunch buffet or serve it at a cocktail party, your guests will love this easy-to-make but impressive-to-serve dish.

1 Bradley Smoker

A Bradley Smoker is the perfect cooking vessel for these, and many other, smoked snacks. From the professional P10 4 rack electric smoker down to The Bradley Original, all of our electric food smokers produce clean smoke, imparting a rich—never bitter—flavor to your snacks. Fully automatic Bradley electric smokers are easy to use and control, whether you’re a seasoned pit master or you’re just starting out. And nine hours of continuous smoking means you can step away and attend to other matters—no babysitting required. Pair your favorite smoked snack recipes with the Bradley Bisquette® flavor of your choice; our Bisquettes are made from natural ingredients and add a pure, smoky taste to any dish.

If you’re ready to whip up a batch of smoked snacks for your next party or gathering, let a Bradley Smoker do the bulk of the cooking for you. Contact us today for more information on how to add more flavor to your life.