Get a list of 40+ delicious and easy vegan appetizers for your upcoming parties. Starting from bruschetta, crostini, vegan meatballs, fabulous dips & spreads, this list of vegan appetizers is great to serve at any party or get-together.
These vegan appetizers are great all around the year irrespective of occasions and seasons. These are perfect to serve for cocktail parties or any house gatherings. Even if you are vegan, you can have tons of good delicious vegan appetizers or vegan party food to please the crowd.
These homemade vegan appetizers are just perfect for any occasion or any party. No matter if your crowd is vegetarian, vegan, or non-vegetarian, these simple yet yummy appetizers are going to be loved by all.
To enjoy these vegan appetizers, you don't need any party. You can just make them for yourself or your loved family members for a booze party or weekend dinner. Whenever I have such parties, appetizers are my main attraction points. However, these are great to serve for small group parties equally like our family or friends.
Or if you are throwing a larger population party you can definitely add these vegan appetizers to your menu. This is surely going to be loved by people. These are great to serve in your Christmas parties, New Year's Eve, Kid's birthday parties, potlucks, Thanksgiving, Easter, Gameday, and you just name it.
This collection of 55 delicious vegan appetizers has a huge variety of choices starting from tiny tots, crostini/ bruschetta, pinwheels, vegan meatballs, and kababs, vegetable lollipops, vegan chicken wings, spicy potatoes, vegetable fritters, veggies & vegan cheese dips, spreads, salads, roasted veggies, and a lot more. Each of them is super easy to make with no fancy ingredients and these are healthy too.
Why these vegan appetizers are the best to consider?
These appetizers are not only vegan but also delicious. No doubt about this. As I said before you don't necessarily to be a vegan to enjoy these appetizers. You will love them because they are -
- Quick appetizers
- Easy to make
- Completely vegan (Dairy-free)
- No fancy ingredients
- Versatile appetizers for any occasions
- Vegan finger foods
- Perfect for Kids too
- Customizable for small group parties or large groups
- Delicious - last but not the least
Collection of the Best Vegan Appetizers for any parties
1. Veg Lollipop by My Dainty Kitchen
Veg lollipop is a bite-sized healthy appetizer. It's a no-cheese veggies ball that is breaded with panko crumbs. It's delicious, quick, and easy to make also. Also, you can make ahead these veg balls for your upcoming parties.
2. Classic Homemade Tater Tots by My Dainty Kitchen
These are the best amongst all these vegan appetizers here. I just love these tiny tots to the next level. Crunchy crispy tater tots are too easy to prepare with minimal ingredients also. Also to make the stator tots healthier, you can either bake them crispy or can easily air-fry them for 15 minutes or so.
3. Mini Bruschetta Tarts with Dijon Cashew Cream by Erica's Kitchen
Flaky fillo cups filled with a luscious Dijon Cashew Cream and topped with fresh, herbed bruschetta. Easy Mini Bruschetta Tarts are perfect for entertaining
4. Georgian Eggplant Rolls by Happy Kitchen
These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simply, healthy vegan appetizer. Three ingredients, some artfully chosen spices, and less than an hour of time and you have a vegan treat for the tastebuds with these walnut stuffed eggplant rolls.
5. Broccoli Tots - Healthy Vegan Appetizers by My Dainty Kitchen
Broccoli tots are healthier twists to classic tater tots with the addition of this green super vegetable. These are also easy to make as appetizers. You can shallow fry or even bake the tots to crispy. Excellent vegan appetizers that are healthy too.
6. Vegan Jalapeno Poppers by Plant Based Folk
Vegan jalapeno poppers that are stuffed with cashew cream, breaded in a gluten-free coating, and fried until golden crispy. These poppers are great finger foods for the cocktail party or any get-together. Also, these are quick and easy appetizers.
7. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups by Vegan Huggs
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups ~ a crowd favorite tucked inside a crispy and flaky shell. One of the best vegan appetizers to try next time.
8. Buffalo Broccoli by My Dainty Kitchen
These hot broccoli wings are perfect party appetizers. These hot wings are coated with hot buffalo sauce, breaded, and baked. So these are healthy and perfect vegan appetizers for your parties. Serve them with vegan ranch or any of the vegan dips mentioned here. It's just the perfect party appetizer for vegans. You can also air fry them quickly. One of the scrumptious vegan appetizers I must say. My personal favorites.
9. Herby Potato Salad by My Dainty Kitchen - Vegan Appetizers
This potato salad is just perfect for me for my cocktail parties especially. These are easy to prepare for large batches also. It's flavorful and just perfect for parties. This can be served as an appetizer or as a side too.
10. Vegan Potato Cakes by My Dainty Kitchen
These are quite popular Indian street foods also. Serve these vegan potato cakes with green spicy cilantro dip. This is just divine. Spicy, flavorful appetizer for every occasion. Also, you can make ahead these for the party.
11. Veg Seekh Kabab by My Dainty Kitchen
These are healthy vegan appetizers loaded with lots of healthy veggies. Crispy outside and soft inside. Just love these appetizers for any party. These veggies loaded skewers can be pan-fried or baked. Quick, easy, and make-ahead party appetizers that are perfect for vegans.
12. Air-fryer Apple Wedges by That Girl Cooks Healthy
These apple wedges are so delicious and tender with a crispy gluten-free coating. A homemade snack that is highly addictive and perfect for game day or just to eat on a whim. This makes a perfect vegan appetizer that is kid-friendly also.
13. Buffalo Cauliflower by This Healthy Kitchen
Crispy, spicy, and incredibly delicious Buffalo Cauliflower! The perfect party appetizer that's sure to please a crowd. This one is loved by vegans and omnivores alike.
14. Bombay Potatoes by Piping Pot Curry
If you like spicy food, this is going to be your new favorite - Spicy Bombay Potatoes or Masala Aloo. Baby Potatoes cooked with aromatic spices, as a one-pot dish. These are perfect to serve as an appetizer or a side dish. These delicious and easy Bombay Potatoes take just 20 minutes to make in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Vegan & gluten-free appetizer.
15. Vegan Pizza Pinwheels by Ve Eat Cook Bake
Vegan pizza pinwheels are a classic finger food at parties. These vegan pizza bites with olives, mushrooms, and bell peppers are super quickly prepared and perfect for preparing in large quantities for parties. You can use flaky puff pastry or airy pizza dough.
16. Mushroom & Avocado Bruschetta by Fit Foodie Nutter
This super easy mushroom & avocado bruschetta with a crunchy base, creamy avocado and herby mushrooms makes a delicious vegan party canapé (appetizer) or a posh toast for your festive breakfast or brunch.
17. Soya Chunks Kabab by My Dainty Kitchen - Easy Vegan Appetizers
These are high-protein vegan appetizers with soya chunks. Extremely healthy and quick appetizers. You can shape them into patties or to bite-sized tots.
18. Hara Bhara Kabab by My Dainty Kitchen
Hara bhara kabab is basically a green-colored patty made with super healthy green vegetables like spinach greens, green peas, cilantro leaves, and the perfect blend of spices. These spicy vegan appetizers are not only easy to make but also healthy for us. This is one of the most popular appetizers. Check out my other kabab recipe collections here.
19. Vegan Chicken Nuggets by My Dainty Kitchen
These are a vegan version of chicken nuggets. It definitely gives a hint of chicken nuggets. These tofu nuggets are crispy outside and soft chewy inside just like the chicken nuggets. It's not only delicious but also healthy and high-protein vegan party appetizers.
20. Cauliflower hash brown - Healthy Vegan Appetizers
Recipe by: My Dainty Kitchen
This is a healthier low-carb alternative to potato hash browns. This is low carb, baked, and one of the healthier appetizers if you are on a keto diet too. These hash browns are gluten-free and vegan. Perfectly baked to crisp they are going to be the awesome vegan appetizers for your next party. Serve these hashbrowns with any of the dips, it's going to win the heart undoubtedly.
21. Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs by Watch Learn Eat
These gluten-free and vegan Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs are the perfect party appetizers! Drizzle these chickpea balls with some homemade vegan ranch dressing or vegan blue cheese dressing for the ultimate flavor combination. Again one more healthy party appetizer for vegans.
22. Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
Air fryer tofu nuggets are perfect vegan appetizers I must say. Beautifully they are cooked to a crispy exterior with a meaty texture inside. These are high in protein and healthy as well. And you can make them in less than 20 minutes.
23. Vegan Stuffed Mushroom by Intentional Hospitality
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect appetizers for your next party. They are full of garlic, toasted pecans, sundried tomatoes, and spinach, and then topped with a citrus basil dressing. They are easy to make and you can make them ahead and then bake just before a party.
24. Broccoli fritters - Vegan Appetizers by My Dainty Kitchen
I love this superbly green broccoli and the recipes too. These broccoli fritters are again healthier ones. This is a healthy yet flavorful snack and appetizer. Bake it or fry it, it's just too awesome. Serve the fritters with spicy dip for the best combination of flavors though it goes well with any dips.
25. Zucchini Fritters by My Dainty Kitchen - Vegan Appetizers
Here is another green veggie fritter you would love to add to your party appetizers list. This is easy to make and a delicious appetizer or side. These Zucchini fritters are vegan and gluten-free as well.
26. Roasted Broccoli by My Dainty Kitchen
Simple yet my favorite appetizer. This oven-roasted broccoli with garlicky flavor is just too good and it's healthy too. You can give it a coat of crumbs too but normally this roasted garlic is a perfect snack for parties, movie time, or simply as sides. Dip them in any dip, perfect.
27. Vegan Cabbage fritters by My Dainty Kitchen
Cabbage fritters are again the crispy appetizers that are made with green vegetables. In addition, you can also add shredded zucchini, carrots to your cabbage fritters. But I love the crunchy bites of these cabbage fritters. These are vegan and gluten-free too. Also, you can bake or air fry them too.
28. Onion Fritters by Sandhya Hariharan
Crispy Onion Bhajis are the most delicious vegan appetizers to accompany your chai latte or a great as a side to your Indian curry
29. Chinese Fritters by My Dainty Kitchen
These are crispy cabbage fritters with a Chinese flavor. Perfect appetizer for parties and kids friendly also. I love these Chinese fritters. Serve these with schezwan sauce for the best combination. These are perfect vegan appetizers with Asian flavors.
30. Classic Falafel by My Dainty Kitchen - Vegan Appetizers
Falafel is again a high-protein snack made with chickpeas. This is Middle Eastern street food and a healthy vegetarian replacement for meatballs. These vegan gluten-free appetizers are perfect for any party. Falafel is best served with tahini and zhoug (spicy cilantro dip).
31. Onion Patties by It's Not Complicated
These Crispy Onion Patties are both vegan and gluten-free and simple to prepare. Serve with some sweet chili sauce for a tasty savory bite!
32. BBQ Chickpea Meatballs by My Pure Plants
These smoky sweet chickpea meatballs are delicious and quick appetizers. Mix, pulse, form a ball, and bake. Ready for your party.
33. Crispy Corn by My Dainty Kitchen
These are sweet corn kernels that are crispy and are made Barbeque Nation style. A sweet, tangy crispy appetizer is too tempting and just unavoidable. This is a must-try party appetizer. It's a quick vegan appetizer.
34. Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets by No Sweat Vegan
Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets make a perfect party appetizer. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces!
35. Vegan Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables
36. Fresh Mango Salsa
This is a flavorful salsa or salad with fresh mangoes. Hence this is a seasonal dish that you can enjoy in summer days or in mango seasons only.
Dips & Spreads - Vegan Appetizers
37. White Bean Spread by Hurry The Food Up
Quick White Bean Spread (vegan pâté). A super-fast recipe that works as an appetizer, snack, or party dip. Let's surprise your guests with this awesome spread!
38. Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Avocado cilantro lime dressing is a healthy salad dressing that is vegan, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and keto-friendly. Add this avocado crema to any salad or serve as a dip. This tastes awesome as well.
39. Quick Carrot Hummus by The Clever Meal
How colorful and deliciously creamy is this vegan carrot hummus? It’s healthy, easy to make, full of lemon and garlic flavor, perfect for spreading or dipping!
40. Vegan Choriqueso (Queso Dip with Chorizo) by Cooking on Caffeine
Chorizo plus queso equals an addictive addition to any party! This vegan choriqueso uses common pantry ingredients and comes together in less than an hour.
41. Baked Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip by Veggies Don't Bite
I took a traditionally dairy-filled party staple and turned it into a hot, creamy, and mouthwatering vegan buffalo chicken dip! The most amazing remake ever! Perfect vegan party food.
42. Peanut Satay Sauce by Enhance Your Palate
An easy satay dipping sauce, that uses simple ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare from scratch! You read it right, from scratch using raw peanuts. This spicy-salty-tangy peanut sauce is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Beyond satay, once you start using this peanut sauce, you will be using it for all kinds of things. Pour it over your tofu satay, dip your veggie sticks, or drizzle over salad.
43. Vegan Beer Cheese Dip by Wow It's Veggie
This vegan beer cheese dip makes the perfect party appetizer! Who doesn’t love pretzels dipped in warm beer cheese especially when it is vegan?
44. Vegan Nacho Cheese by Vegan Blueberry
This quick and easy vegan nacho cheese is the ultimate comfort food made in just minutes! The flavor of this vegan nacho cheese is undeniably cheese-like, thanks to a simple cashew base, plus a few delightful add-ins.
45. Vegan Mushroom Pate by Rhians Recipes
This Vegan Pâté is rich and meaty, smooth and silky and so easy to make. It’s nutritious and makes a great appetizer, lunch or snack that everyone will love! Made with mushrooms and walnuts, it’s a delicious and elegant recipe that tastes just like a vegetarian version of French liver pâté!
46. Mutabal by Greedy Gourmet
Mutabal is a Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip. This healthy recipe is best served with warm flatbread and vegetable crudités. Perfect vegan appetizers.
47. Mediterranean Roasted Pepper & Aubergine Dip by Forkful of Plants
This Mediterranean dip is sweet, creamy, garlicky, smoky and a little bit nutty. Perfect enjoyed with warm grilled pitta and hungry friends.
48. Cauliflower Hummus by Eat The Gains
Whole30 & Paleo Cauliflower Hummus! Made with roasted cauliflower, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and a few spices! The perfect dip, snack, or appetizer!
Some More Quick Vegan Appetizers
49. Air Fryer Potato Wedges
These are quick, vegan, gluten-free appetizers. These potato wedges are not only easy and quick but also are healthy appetizers. Since they are not deep-fried or even pan-fried, it's less fat and the guests can enjoy them guilt-free. You can also bake the wedges crispy in an oven. That is also equivalently crispy, and delicious. Perfect vegan appetizer to serve at any parties or get-togethers.
50. Vegan Eggplant Meatballs
Eggplant meatballs are my new favorites. Coat with buffalo sauce and serve them as appetizers or drop them in marinara sauce and pour over your spaghetti, these plant-based meatballs are too delicious. You can also coat it with hot sauce or BBQ sauce and serve them as delicious vegan appetizers.
51. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower - Vegan Appetizers
Get delicious buffalo cauliflower for your next party. These are again air-fries and healthy coated with vegan buffalo sauce. Air fryer buffalo cauliflower is delicious to the next level. I just love the spicy crispy cauliflower. Can't resist having them more.
You can also check the simple air fryer cauliflower which is delicious too.
52. Homemade French Fries (Air Fryer)
Make these crispy French fries easily at home from scratch. You can also use frozen fries or fresh ones too. It's easy, quick, and better than the deep-fried fries. So you can enjoy them (occasionally) guilt-free.
53. Crispy Onion Rings - Vegan Appetizers
These are the next best vegan appetizers that I crave. Anytime these are better than deep-fried onion rings. Also, these onion rings are perfectly crispy and crunchy without lots of added fat to them. So enjoy these superb vegan appetizers.
54. Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes - Vegan Appetizers
Air Fryer smashed potatoes are perfectly crispy flavorful potatoes can be served as appetizers or as sides. However, these are equally easy and quick to make.
55. Eggplant Fritters
This is another easy and delicious vegan appetizer that will please the crowd. They have no milk or egg and yet the fritters taste so scrumptious and mouthwatering with their crispy outer and soft eggplant inside. This is a must-try if you are looking for some different vegan appetizers this time.
Also check out my air fryer appetizers recipes collection with over 30 recipes.
So here is a collection of the best 55 vegan appetizers that are party-perfect. Please choose the ones you love and host an amazing party at home.
Vegan Appetizers That Are Party Perfect
Equipment
- Measurement Spoons
- Blender/ Mixer
- Chopping Boards
- Spatula & Spoons
- Spoons & Forks
Ingredients
- All - Depending on the recipes
Instructions
- Click on individual link for full recipe of each appetizer.
- Plan and make ahead the appetizers for parties.
- Just before the party - Heat, bake, air fry, or assemble the ingredients/ dishes as the recipe calls for.
- Include varieties of food from different categories, cuisines, flavors for the best partyfood.
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Rose
Great collection of vegan appetizers. Thanks for sharing this.
digvijay
This recipes are really good and I and my friends loved it soo much, thanks
Lalit Rajpurohit
Every one must try the recipe as they really easy to follow and really tasty and Healthy.
Jo
These look fantastic! Can they be made and then frozen?
Ipsa Faujdar
Yes most of them can be made and frozen. Please check the specific recipe link for the preparation and storage instructions.