Everyone loves a good party, vegans included. But parties aren’t much fun if there’s nothing for you to eat! My solution: bring some vegan food along. Or better yet, host a shindig of your own! That way you’ll know there’s plenty of vegan snacks to be had. Appetizers are where it’s at when it comes to party time. Frankly, I’ve been known to make an entire meal of appetizers at many-a-celebration in the past. Fortunately, vegan appetizers are some of the best ones around. I know — I’ve served most of the dishes on this list to omnivorous friends and family, always to glowing reviews. So don’t hold back! These vegan appetizer recipes are perfect for get-togethers of all types, whether you’re hosting or a guest!
Vegan Spinach Puffs
These little puffs are seriously delicious and are great for prepping in advance! Just make the filling, assemble the puffs in a muffin tin, and then cover and chill. When you’re ready, pop them into the oven and bake to flaky perfection.
Maple Dijon Vegan Cheeseball
I’ve fed this one to non-vegan friends and family members on multiple occasions without ever mentioning it’s vegan. It always gets devoured!
Baked Vegan Samosas
Don’t be fooled by the title of this one: these suckers are baked, but just as delicious and satisfying as their fried counterparts.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Any old hummus is great. But if it’s not doing it for you anymore or you’re just looking to switch things up, give this extra creamy, extra smoky version a try!
Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Garlic and Dill
Put your self-restraint hat on before even attempting to make these little fritters. They are super indulgent and seriously addictive!
Vegan French Onion Dip
This vegan French onion dip is better than the original, thanks to caramelized onions, a touch of balsamic vinegar, and a creamy cashew base!
Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiked Apple Sauce
Making latkes without eggs can be a challenge. I know: I’ve failed so many times! But this sweet potato latke recipe uses a mix of commercial egg replacer, rice flour and chia seeds, and the latkes hold together like champs!
Smoky Tofu Dumplings with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
These pan-fried little dumplings make perfect vegan finger food! Tip: read the ingredients to make sure your dumpling wrappers are vegan — not all brands are.
Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
These poppers have SO MUCH going for them. They’re baked (not fried!), totally dairy-free, and absolutely DE-LISH!
Muhammara
Move over hummus, there’s a new Mediterranean dip in town! This creamy muhammara is made with zippy roasted red peppers and walnuts. Grab some pita wedges and dig in!
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
These little vegan appetizers are always a hit! With smoky tempeh bacon, crispy panko breadcrumbs, and cashew cream cheese, you’d probably never guess they were meat and dairy-free.
Roasted Sweet Potato Sushi
Veggie sushi is a wonderful thing, but the usual cucumber, avocado and carrot rolls can get a little boring. Sweet potato to the rescue! Roasted sweet potato chunks make a surprisingly delicious sushi stuffer.
Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Ooey, gooey homemade cashew mozzarella cheese is sliced into sticks, batter dipped, and fried to crispy deliciousness to make these scrumptious little bites. Perfect with a big bowl of marinara sauce for dipping!
Nacho Sweet Potato Cheese
That’s nacho sweet potato cheese! But it’s okay, because I’m willing to share mine! Ahem, sorry. Did you get that? In any event, this is in fact 100% vegan nacho cheese made from sweet potatoes. And it’s seriously good stuff!
Easy Tempura Vegetables
What makes these tempura veggies easy? No deep-frying! I didn’t say no frying: just no submerging anything in a deep vat of hot oil. This tempura recipe uses shallow frying, and it’s a total game changer! Like this post? If so, be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, or subscribe to my newsletter. And please stop back and leave me a review and rating below if you make any of these recipes!
