The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m Marilyn, and one thing I love about cooking is how food can be fun as well as delicious. Growing up in Crete, I learned to make traditional Mediterranean dishes with my grandmother, but I’ve always enjoyed adding a playful twist. That’s exactly what makes these Bat Wing Crostini with Black Tapenade one of my favorite Halloween party snacks.
The base is simple crispy crostini cut into wing shapes. What makes them magical is the rich, savory black olive tapenade spread across the top. It looks dark and spooky, just like bat wings, but tastes incredible with bold Mediterranean flavors of olives, garlic, and olive oil.
These crostini are crunchy, salty, and satisfying. Plus, they’re easy to prepare in advance, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your party. They’re festive, fun, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Let’s make this creepy (yet delicious) Halloween appetizer together!
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Ingredients for Bat Wing Crostini with Black Tapenade
For the Crostini:
- 1 baguette (sliced diagonally into thin pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 bat-shaped cookie cutter (optional for wing shapes)
For the Black Tapenade:
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 anchovy fillet (optional, for traditional flavor)
Step-by-Step Instruction
Step 1: Make the crostini
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the baguette into thin rounds or use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to make spooky wing shapes. Brush each side lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
Step 2: Prepare the black tapenade
In a food processor, combine Kalamata olives, garlic, capers, lemon juice, black pepper, and anchovy if using. Blend while slowly drizzling in olive oil until smooth but still slightly textured.
Step 3: Assemble the crostini
Once the crostini have cooled, spread each piece with a generous layer of black tapenade. Arrange on a platter so they look like bat wings ready to fly.
Step 4: Serve with style
Add Halloween props like fake cobwebs, black napkins, or a pumpkin centerpiece to complete the spooky presentation.
Serving Suggestions
These Bat Wing Crostini with Black Tapenade are the perfect finger food for a Halloween party. Pair them with Bloody Mary Eyeball Drinks or a glass of red wine for a full spooky spread.
They also make a great appetizer before a Mediterranean-inspired dinner. If you’d like to vary the flavor, add some feta crumbles or roasted red pepper strips on top.
Conclusion
Food is more than just nourishment it’s fun, creativity, and a way to bring people together. These Bat Wing Crostini with Black Tapenade combine Mediterranean flavors with Halloween spirit, making them the perfect snack for your next party. Crispy, savory, and just a little spooky, they’ll disappear as fast as you set them down.
So grab a baguette, some olives, and let’s turn a simple snack into something frightfully fun!