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All of the recipes on this list of vegan appetizers are vegan, and most are also gluten-free. They are all great for parties and will be loved by vegans and omnivores!
This list is broken down into 4 categories so you can quickly find what you’re looking for: chips + crackers, dips, spreads, and bites.
Or you can just browse them all and I’m sure you’ll find something you love!
Chips and Crackers
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
This baked corn tortilla chips recipe is oil-free and gluten-free. These chips make the perfect healthy snack or appetizer and they are super easy to make!
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Chickpea Chips
These chickpea chips only require 4 simple ingredients and are a great, high protein alternative to potato chips.
These chips are vegan and gluten-free and made with chickpea flour or besan flour. They are a crunchy, thin chips that can be flavored however you like. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, whatever flavor you like!
Make the dough, cut the dough, then bake for just 6-8 minutes. So quick and easy!
Dip these chickpea chips into guacamole, cheese sauce, tofu sour cream, tzatziki, or any other dip you love.
These chickpea chips will last in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. You can even freeze them!
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These chips are vegan and gluten-free and made with chickpea flour or besan flour. They are a crunchy, thin chips that can be flavored however you like. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, whatever flavor you like!
Make the dough, cut the dough, then bake for just 6-8 minutes. So quick and easy!
Dip these chickpea chips into guacamole, cheese sauce, tofu sour cream, tzatziki, or any other dip you love.
These chickpea chips will last in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. You can even freeze them!
Gluten-Free Vegan Crackers
These crackers are crispy, crunchy, and great with several different dips. They are of course vegan, as well as gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free, and have an oil-free option.
These crackers are made with oats, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, and rosemary. You can adjust the seasoning on these crackers to create different flavors. Check out the recipe for substitutions.
This recipe is super simple. You just need to blend the ingredients together to make a dough, then cut into rectangles and bake for just 15 minutes!
Serve these crackers with a variety of dips, such as hummus, guacamole, or a vegan cheese ball.
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These crackers are made with oats, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, and rosemary. You can adjust the seasoning on these crackers to create different flavors. Check out the recipe for substitutions.
This recipe is super simple. You just need to blend the ingredients together to make a dough, then cut into rectangles and bake for just 15 minutes!
Serve these crackers with a variety of dips, such as hummus, guacamole, or a vegan cheese ball.
Fully Loaded Nachos (WFPB)
These vegan fully loaded nachos are a great party appetizer! They are topped with plenty of tasty ingredients are are completely whole foods plant-based! That means no oil, and no processed ingredients.
This recipe includes a homemade vegan “cheese” sauce and a lentil-bean mix as a meat replacement. These nachos are also topped with tomato, avocado, black beans, and jalapenos for a filling, savory plate of nachos.
Set these fully loaded nachos out at a party next to a variety of vegan dips like salsa, tofu sour cream, and guacamole.
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This recipe includes a homemade vegan “cheese” sauce and a lentil-bean mix as a meat replacement. These nachos are also topped with tomato, avocado, black beans, and jalapenos for a filling, savory plate of nachos.
Set these fully loaded nachos out at a party next to a variety of vegan dips like salsa, tofu sour cream, and guacamole.
Dips
Dill Pickle Hummus
This dill pickle hummus is vegan, oil free, and gluten free. It is tangy, flavorful, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!
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Easy Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copycat)
This corn salad is just like the one from Chipotle! It is super easy to make and is ready in only 5 minutes.
This simple salsa is great as an appetizer with tortilla chips. A mix of corn, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro, this salsa is sure to be enjoyed by guests! It would pair well on a chip platter with guacamole and a traditional salsa too!
If you have any leftover, you can also use this corn salsa in tacos and burritos, or just have it as a side dish!
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This simple salsa is great as an appetizer with tortilla chips. A mix of corn, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro, this salsa is sure to be enjoyed by guests! It would pair well on a chip platter with guacamole and a traditional salsa too!
If you have any leftover, you can also use this corn salsa in tacos and burritos, or just have it as a side dish!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach and artichoke dip is a classic appetizer dip that pairs well with chips, crackers, and bread. This vegan version is just as delicious!
This dip is creamy and has a “cheesy” taste that your guests will love, all while being dairy-free. It is made with blended cashews to create the creamy base of the recipe. Tapioca starch is used to give this dip some of that classic cheesy stretch when you dip something into it.
This vegan spinach artichoke dip pairs well with tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread, and veggies too!
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This dip is creamy and has a “cheesy” taste that your guests will love, all while being dairy-free. It is made with blended cashews to create the creamy base of the recipe. Tapioca starch is used to give this dip some of that classic cheesy stretch when you dip something into it.
This vegan spinach artichoke dip pairs well with tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread, and veggies too!
Spreads
Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball (Garlic and Herb)
This vegan cheese ball is so flavourful and the perfect party appetizer. It is gluten-free and oil-free, and contains a variety of delicious herbs.
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Garlic Herb Vegan Almond Cheese Spread
This savory vegan almond cheese spread has a delicious garlic and herb flavor. It is a versatile spread that can be used on crackers, bread, or veggies. You could even spread it onto mini appetizer sandwiches!
This is a great vegan alternative to a savory cream cheese spread and is also similar to a cheese ball.
You’ll need to start by soaking the almonds for this recipe for 24 hours, so make sure you plan ahead if you want to make it! You will also need a high-powered blender.
This almond spread is easily adjustable, as you can switch up the herbs you use to create different flavors, such as chives, dill, or parsley.
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This is a great vegan alternative to a savory cream cheese spread and is also similar to a cheese ball.
You’ll need to start by soaking the almonds for this recipe for 24 hours, so make sure you plan ahead if you want to make it! You will also need a high-powered blender.
This almond spread is easily adjustable, as you can switch up the herbs you use to create different flavors, such as chives, dill, or parsley.
Mushroom Pâté
This mushroom pate makes a great appetizer spread for crackers, bread, or veggies! Toasted walnuts, sautéed mushrooms and shallots combine to make this delicious spread.
Use shitake or cremini mushrooms for this recipe, and you can also substitute the walnuts with a different nut if you want.
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Use shitake or cremini mushrooms for this recipe, and you can also substitute the walnuts with a different nut if you want.
Vegan Camembert
This vegan cheese recipe is easy to make and doesn’t require days of ageing like many other vegan cheese recipes. Just soak your cashews, then you only need 40 minutes to make this vegan camembert.
This vegan cheese can be sliced and it is great on bread or crackers. It can be a standalone appetizer, but it would also be a fantastic addition to a vegan cheese board! If you have leftovers you can save this vegan camembert in the fridge for one week, and you can even freeze it if needed.
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This vegan cheese can be sliced and it is great on bread or crackers. It can be a standalone appetizer, but it would also be a fantastic addition to a vegan cheese board! If you have leftovers you can save this vegan camembert in the fridge for one week, and you can even freeze it if needed.
Vegan Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Pistachios
This vegan cheese ball is unique and super flavorful! Everyone will love this cheese ball and they may be surprised that it’s dairy-free because it tastes so similar to a real cheese ball!
This recipe is cashew-based and really simple to make. Start by soaking your cashews, then just blend everything together, form a ball, and let it sit in the fridge.
This vegan cashew cheese ball is covered in cranberries and crushed pistachios which gives it a unique flavor and a beautiful appearance!
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This recipe is cashew-based and really simple to make. Start by soaking your cashews, then just blend everything together, form a ball, and let it sit in the fridge.
This vegan cashew cheese ball is covered in cranberries and crushed pistachios which gives it a unique flavor and a beautiful appearance!
Easy Olive Tapenade
This olive tapenade is super easy to make and is ready in only 10 minutes! This recipe is made with finely ground olives, sun dried tomatoes, capers, and more. You can even use a variety of different types of olives.
This olive tapenade is great on crackers, chips, or bread. You can pre-spread it on slices of baguette with other toppings like arugula, or just set it out in a bowl on a chip platter.
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This olive tapenade is great on crackers, chips, or bread. You can pre-spread it on slices of baguette with other toppings like arugula, or just set it out in a bowl on a chip platter.
Bites
Vegan Savory Stuffed Dates
These vegan savory stuffed dates are a delicious combination of savory and sweet. They are easy to put together and make a great appetizer or snack!
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Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
These air fryer potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are a very versatile appetizer, as they can be seasoned in a variety of ways and paired with many different dips. They are also loved by everyone, including kids!
Because you’ll be using an air fryer for this recipe, you only need to use a small amount of oil, making it healthier than your average potato wedges. This recipe is also budget friendly and requires very few ingredients!
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Because you’ll be using an air fryer for this recipe, you only need to use a small amount of oil, making it healthier than your average potato wedges. This recipe is also budget friendly and requires very few ingredients!
Sweet Cream Roasted Peach Crostini
This peach crostini is deliciously sweet and makes a great summer appetizer! It has a cashew cream layer on a sliced baguette, topped with roasted peaches.
It pairs well with fresh basil or a balsamic drizzle and it’s super easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients for this handheld appetizer, and it will be ready in 30 minutes!
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It pairs well with fresh basil or a balsamic drizzle and it’s super easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients for this handheld appetizer, and it will be ready in 30 minutes!
‘Cheesy’ Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts
These brussels sprouts are covered in a “cheesy” crusted layer made with nutritional yeast, tahini, and a few other simple ingredients. Simply cover the brussels sprouts in the crust mixture, then bake for just 30-35 minutes.
This recipe is super quick and easy, and will even intrigue brussels sprouts haters!
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This recipe is super quick and easy, and will even intrigue brussels sprouts haters!
Air Fryer Vegan Calamari
This vegan calamari makes a fantastic appetizer that is gluten-free and oil-free. It is made with hearts of palm and a coating of breadcrumbs that create a nice crispy texture in an air fryer!
An air fryer makes these vegan calamari super crispy while still being oil-free and not at all greasy. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make this vegan calamari in your oven, but it won’t be as crispy.
Pair this appetizer with marinara dipping sauce, vegan mayo, or any other vegan dip that you love!
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An air fryer makes these vegan calamari super crispy while still being oil-free and not at all greasy. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make this vegan calamari in your oven, but it won’t be as crispy.
Pair this appetizer with marinara dipping sauce, vegan mayo, or any other vegan dip that you love!
Cannellini and Artichoke Vegan Crabless Cakes
These vegan crab cakes are made with beans, artichokes, and pine nuts to make a scrumptious vegan appetizer. They hold together fairly well and have a stringy texture from the artichokes.
These vegan crab cakes can be fried or baked. If frying, you can fry them up the day before eating them, then just heat them in the oven before serving.
Add some seaweed to make these crabless cakes taste even more authentic! Pair them with a vegan tartar sauce or any other sauce that you love.
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These vegan crab cakes can be fried or baked. If frying, you can fry them up the day before eating them, then just heat them in the oven before serving.
Add some seaweed to make these crabless cakes taste even more authentic! Pair them with a vegan tartar sauce or any other sauce that you love.
Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs
These vegan meatballs are gluten-free and make a fantastic party appetizer. They are great on their own or with your favorite vegan dip. Some good options would be a vegan ranch or vegan blue cheese.
These chickpea balls are oven-baked and made from a mix of veggies, chickpeas, and buffalo sauce.
If you have leftover chickpea meatballs after serving them as an appetizer, you can save them in the fridge, then eat them over rice or quinoa as a full meal!
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These chickpea balls are oven-baked and made from a mix of veggies, chickpeas, and buffalo sauce.
If you have leftover chickpea meatballs after serving them as an appetizer, you can save them in the fridge, then eat them over rice or quinoa as a full meal!
Vegan Potato Skins
These vegan potato skins are a delicious, oven-baked appetizer that everyone will love! They are so savory, topped with a creamy vegan cheese sauce and tempeh bacon bits.
These potato skins are not only vegan, but also gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free.
The tempeh bacon bits in this recipe are made with a flavorful marinade that contains liquid smoke to give them a more bacon-like flavor. When all put together, top these vegan potato skins with chopped chives for even more flavor!
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These potato skins are not only vegan, but also gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free.
The tempeh bacon bits in this recipe are made with a flavorful marinade that contains liquid smoke to give them a more bacon-like flavor. When all put together, top these vegan potato skins with chopped chives for even more flavor!
Zucchini Pizza Bites
These zucchini pizza bites are a great vegan and gluten-free appetizer that is also low-carb. They are just like mini pizzas with a zucchini “crust” instead of your typical pizza crust.
This recipe is super simple, consisting of sliced zucchini topped with marinara or pesto sauce as well as veggies and fresh herbs. You can also top them with a vegan parmesan. These bites are cooked in the oven for just 12-15 minutes.
The topping options are endless! Top with olives, peppers, onion, garlic, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, arugula, any herbs you like, and anything else you put on your pizza!
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This recipe is super simple, consisting of sliced zucchini topped with marinara or pesto sauce as well as veggies and fresh herbs. You can also top them with a vegan parmesan. These bites are cooked in the oven for just 12-15 minutes.
The topping options are endless! Top with olives, peppers, onion, garlic, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, arugula, any herbs you like, and anything else you put on your pizza!
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