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    You are here: Home / Appetizers / 15 Vegan Appetizers to Get This Party Started

    LAST UPDATED: October 29, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: October 29, 2021

    15 Vegan Appetizers to Get This Party Started

    Vegan Appetizer Recipes

    No party is complete without appetizers! But what if you're meat, egg and dairy-free? Vegans like to party too! I've got you covered. These 15 vegan appetizers are sure to please vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike.

    Vegan Appetizer Recipes

    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!

    Jump to:
    • Vegan Spinach Puffs
    • Maple Dijon Vegan Cheeseball
    • Baked Vegan Samosas
    • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    • Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Garlic and Dill
    • Vegan French Onion Dip
    • Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiked Apple Sauce
    • Smoky Tofu Dumplings with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
    • Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
    • Muhammara
    • Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Roasted Sweet Potato Sushi
    • Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
    • Nacho Sweet Potato Cheese
    • Easy Tempura Vegetables

    Vegan Spinach Puffs

    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.

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    Maple Dijon Vegan Cheeseball

    Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball

    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!

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    Baked Vegan Samosas

    Plate of Baked Vegan Samosas with Dishes of Chutney and Water Glass in the Background

    Don't be fooled by the title of this one: these suckers are baked, but just as delicious and satisfying as their fried counterparts.

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    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    Bowl of Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Bread and Water Glass in the Background

    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!

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    Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Garlic and Dill

    Stack of Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Dish of Cashew Cream and Bunch of Dill in the Background

    Put your self-restraint hat on before even attempting to make these little fritters. They are super indulgent and seriously addictive!

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    Vegan French Onion Dip

    Hand Dipping a Chip into a Bowl of 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!

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    Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiked Apple Sauce

    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!

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    Smoky Tofu Dumplings with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

    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.

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    Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

    Vegan Jalapeño Poppers on a Distressed Baking Sheet with a Bowl of Dipping Sauce

    These poppers have SO MUCH going for them. They're baked (not fried!), totally dairy-free, and absolutely DE-LISH!

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    Muhammara

    Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

    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!

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    Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

    Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms on a Plate with Toothpicks

    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.

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    Roasted Sweet Potato Sushi

    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.

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    Vegan Mozzarella Sticks

    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!

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    Nacho Sweet Potato Cheese

    That's 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!

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    Easy Tempura Vegetables

    White Wooden Surface Set with Plate of Tempura Vegetables, Bowl of Dipping Sauce, Water Glass, and Chopsticks

    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!

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    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. caro says

      December 13, 2018 at 5:52 am

      your work is really amazing <3 :) than you so much for these ideas - we will have a vegan buffet for christmas this year. this post inspires me!
      vegan love
      caro

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 13, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipes. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

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    2. Kari says

      December 13, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      One thing I miss the most is cheese sticks. I've tried a few different recipes, and all have missed the mark so far. But, your recipe calls for different ingredients than I've used, and I've just discovered how wonderful miso and coconut oil are for vegan cheese, so I'm pretty excited to try this one. Have it pinned to my Feedly board to try within the week for sure.

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    3. Amelitta says

      December 20, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      You are the bedt really, i love all that you do ❤️❤️😍😘

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 22, 2019 at 8:57 pm

        Thank you!!

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