If you are trying to find some absolutely delicious appetizers that vegans and non-vegans will thank you for, keep reading! You won't run out of ideas for your next party, meal, or late night snack with these 45 Easy and Delicious Vegan Appetizers.
Vegans can eat more than hummus
That's right! There are an unlimited amount of ingredients that you can combine to create yummy appetizers without having to use any animal products. Naturally, there are already many appetizers that are vegan and others that can easily be "veganized".
If you are hosting a party, event, or reunion, you want to make sure to include some easy appetizers or starters that are vegan. Everyone will surely love them and nowadays is becoming more and more common to have a plant-based diet.
Be the one that serves the best vegan appetizers!
Best Vegan Finger Foods
You can find your perfect vegan party food here. Finger foods are great for events, parties, family reunions, or game days.
1. Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce
Oven-baked marinated tofu skewers served with tangy, sweet, rich, creamy, and extremely delicious peanut sauce. This appetizer makes for a great dish to serve at your next event.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
2. Vegan Spring Rolls
Making crispy veggie spring rolls takes longer than simply buying them frozen or already cooked but trust me when I say, you need to try this homemade version.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
3. Bang Bang Cauliflower
This simple vegan appetizer is somehow addictive. The combination of crispy cauliflower wings and a sweet and spicy sauce is simply too good to not enjoy every single piece of cauliflower!
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
4. Vegan Loaded Nachos
Our Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos are a delicious snack to share with friends and family or a fun weeknight dinner. Topped with our yummy Walnut & Cauliflower vegan "ground beef" and served with a homemade vegan cheesy cashew sauce, this starter is amazingly satisfying.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
5. Easy Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms don’t get much easier than this! These delicious mushrooms are cheesy, made with herbed stuffing, and are also gluten-free.
Get the recipe by My Quiet Kitchen
6. Air Fryer Edamame
Air Fryer Edamame is a healthy appetizer high in protein, gluten-free, oil-free, low in calories, and simply delicious. All you need is an air fryer, some frozen or fresh edamame, and 10 minutes!
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
7. Vegan Gyoza
Our Vegan Gyozas are a Japanese-style appetizer. These vegetable dumplings or potstickers are filled with tofu and fresh vegetables and served with a delicious homemade dipping sauce.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
8. Spanish Croquettes
These Vegan Croquettes are the perfect dinner, snack, tapas night, or party food. Our plant-based Spanish Croquetas are golden crispy on the outside and perfectly moist and flavourful on the inside.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
9. Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
These vegan jalapeño poppers are spicy, creamy, and very easy to make! They come together with only five simple ingredients and are perfect for Game Day or anytime you are craving a spicy snack.
Get the recipe by World of Vegan
Dips and Hummus
One of the most popular vegan appetizers is dips such as hummus or bean dips. Check the ultimate dips to try to serve at your parties.
10. Beetroot Hummus
If you are looking for a colorful, healthy, and delicious vegan spread for your sandwiches, look no more, we have the perfect dish for you, beetroot hummus, made with roasted beetroots.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
11. Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a way of rediscovering eggplants. Baba Ganoush is similar to hummus but lighter and creamier. Made with roasted eggplants, this spread or dip is packed full of yummy flavors.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
12. Sun-dried Tomato Paté (Vegan Sobrasada)
A vegan and delicious alternative to the traditional Spanish Sobrasada. Yummy and healthy Sun-Sried Tomato Pâté ready in less than 10 minutes.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
13. Easy Guacamole
This guacamole is made with just 7 ingredients in under 10 minutes. It is creamy, tangy, fresh, vibrant, and a crowd-pleasing dip.
Get the recipe by Plantbased on a Budget
14. Vegan Tzatziki
This creamy Vegan Tzatziki is delicious, easy to make, and really versatile. Cashews make for a reliably creamy and delicious dairy-free dip. Serve this creamy dip with falafel, crackers, or veggies and pita.
Get the recipe by Evergreen Kitchen
15. Creamy Tofu Ricotta
This amazing vegan tofu ricotta is creamy, rich, light, and versatile. It is super easy to make and is ready in 5 minutes. Serve it with crackers, bread, or crudites for a perfect appetizer.
Get the recipe by My Plantiful Cooking
16. Vegan Mushroom Pâté
This mushroom pâté is packed with savory flavor and surprisingly easy to make! This vegan and gluten-free spread makes a perfect party appetizer that everyone can enjoy.
Get the recipe by Connoisseurus Veg
17. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
This vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe is so easy and delicious that no one will ever know it’s dairy-free and made with simple, healthy ingredients!
Get the recipe by Running on Real Food
Fried Vegan Appetizers
Fried food is simply delicious and perfect to serve at parties or events where people can just have a little portion combined with other fresh appetizers or delicious sauces and dips.
18. Crispy Onion Bhaji
Onion Bhaji or Pakoda (Pakora) is a crispy and flavourful Indian appetizer or snack. Ideal to serve as an appetizer with different chutneys or sauces.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
19. Vegan Shrimp
Have you ever thought of making your own Vegan Shrimp at home, using simple ingredients? It's easier than you think, and the result is simply delicious. Serve these crispy plant-based shrimp with a lovely tartar homemade sauce and surprise your guests!
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
20. Sweet Potato Wedges
Our Sweet Potatoes Wedges sprinkled with lime zest are a simple appetizer yet absolutely delicious, crunchy, and amazingly flavourful.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
21. Crispy Fried Vegan Wontons
Deep fry or air fry vegetable and tofu crispy wontons until crispy golden outside and tender in the middle. A crowd-pleasing delicious appetizer.
Get the recipe by Plantbased on a Budget
22. Onion Rings with Sriracha Mayo
Onion rings with sriracha mayo ... so many beautiful words in this recipe’s name! With this recipe, you will learn how to make your own vegan onion rings with a light, tempura-like batter, but also how to make vegan sriracha mayo.
Get the recipe by World of Vegan
23. Salt and Pepper Tofu
The perfect Salt and Pepper Tofu, filled with depth of flavor and crispy texture, can now be made easily at home.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
Appetizers using Bread, Crackers, or pastry.
Here you can find mouth-watering appetizers made with bread, crackers, and pastry. From classic Vegan Garlic Bread to elegant Vegan Pinwheels, there's something for everyone. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious snack, these appetizers are sure to impress.
24. Vegan Garlic Bread
Make a delicious appetizer from vegan garlic butter spread on Ciabatta bread, topped with some vegan parmesan, and baked in the oven until golden brown.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
25. Vegan Charcuterie Board
If you are looking for something simple but fancy to surprise your guests, our Vegan Charcuterie Board is exactly what you are looking for. This is a great alternative to the classic cheese platter.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
26. Easy Vegan Mushroom Crostini
This festive vegan mushroom crostini recipe is an easy and impressive appetizer perfect for holidays. A crunchy baguette with grilled vegan mozzarella topped with sweet caramelized onions and mushrooms with a hint of balsamic and Dijon mustard will surely be a show-stopper.
Get the recipe by Happy Kitchen
27. Cranberry Vegan Cheese Ball
This easy Vegan Cranberry Cheese Ball is the best appetizer to serve with crackers or bread. Made super creamy and perfect for spreading using simple ingredients and no nuts. Only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
Get the recipe by Health My Lifestyle
28. Vegan Pinwheels with Tapenade
These simple vegan puff pastry pinwheels with tapenade are a doddle to make, look very impressive, and are perfect for last-minute appetizers to serve to guests. All you need is some tapenade and a sheet of puff pastry for this easy recipe.
Get the recipe by The Vegan Larder
29. Tomato Bruschettas
This Classic Bruschetta al Pomodoro is an appetizer that highlights the best of summer.
This tomato bruschetta recipe is made simply with ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper on toasted bread. So easy!
Get the recipe by Cadry's Kitchen
30. Vegan Sausage Rolls
Our Vegan Sausage Rolls are a delicious treat that combines a hearty mushroom and nuts filling rolled in golden, flaky puff pastry.
Get the recipe by Yellow Thyme
31. Vegan Pigs in a Blanket
Vegan pigs in a blanket are so fun to make and easy too. A child could do it!
They’re perfect for parties, get-togethers, or holidays like New Year’s Eve. Cook them in the air fryer or bake them in the oven.
Get the recipe by Cadry's Kitchen
Air Fryer Appetizers
Do you own an Air Fryer? We bought the Ninja Air Fryer a couple of months ago and it has been the best decision we made this year so far! We use it almost daily and make delicious recipes with it. Here are some ideas you can prepare at home to surprise your guests.
32. Air Fryer Cauliflower
This simple Crispy Cauliflower made in the Air-fryer is a staple at home. We use it to make many of our favorite recipes or just on their own as a movie snack or appetizer. Crispy, easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious, you will be making this more than once!
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
33. Air fryer Zucchini Chips
These garlic-flavored air fryer zucchini chips are crispy and addicting! With no breading, this recipe comes together quickly and easily for a delicious and healthy appetizer.
Get the recipe by Running to the Kitchen
34. Crispy Artichoke Hearts
This Crispy Artichoke Hearts Recipe is easy to make and tastes great for an appetizer.
Low in carbs and Keto Diet friendly with only 3g net carbs per serving, it will be love at first bite! This is the original recipe that started the viral Crispy Artichoke Heart trend!
Get the recipe by Health Starts in the Kitchen
35. Crispy Air Fried Balsamic Soy Brussel Sprouts
These Crispy Air Fried Balsamic Soy Brussels Sprouts are such a delicious way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Sweet, salty, and slightly spicy.
Get the recipe by Avocado Skillet
36. Air Fryer Corn Ribs
Corn ribs are a Tiktok trend that's here to stay - and this version is made in the air fryer! Perfect for a party appetizer, served with some fresh lime.
Get the recipe by Vegan Punks
37. Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Sink your teeth into these crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with wild rosemary and garlic aioli. Made with simple ingredients, these are the perfect, ultra-crispy appetizer, snack, or side dish that requires no boil, no mess, and minimal cleanup.
Get the recipe by Ooh La La It's Vegan
38. Air Fryer Sweet and Salty Edamame
Air Fryer Edamame - Fresh or Frozen Edamame Air fried with Soy sauce or coconut aminos, Maple Syrup, and Chilli. A delicious and easy appetizer.
Get the recipe by Yellow Thyme
Light and Fresh Appetizers
These appetizers are perfect for summer and spring events or family reunions. These are fresh and light dishes that will please your crowd!
39. Mango Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca is a Mexican salsa made with fresh ingredients. Our Mango Pico de Gallo is sweet, tangy, refreshing, healthy and the perfect appetizer to serve with tortilla chips or nachos.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
40. Vegan Ceviche
Cool down on a warm summer day with this refreshingly tasty Vegan Ceviche. It's filled to the brim with fresh veggies, hearts of palm, a citrusy flavor, and a subtle spicy kick. Serve it as an appetizer with some tortilla chips.
Get the recipe by Vegan Huggs
41. Cowboy Caviar
This Cowboy Caviar Recipe originated in Texas, made with black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red and green peppers, onion, and a zesty lime dressing. Spice it up with some jalapeño and add some avocado for extra flavor! This makes the perfect summer appetizer.
Get the recipe by A Cedar Spoon
42. Beetroot Carpaccio
This beautiful Beetroot Carpaccio makes for a fancy appetizer. Our Carpaccio made with roasted beetroot, pear, walnuts, rocket salad, and a fresh mint vinaigrette is both refreshing and healthy. Vegan and gluten-free.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
43. Italian Butter Bean Salad
This Italian butter bean salad is creamy and refreshing, delicious on its own with fresh bread. This simple recipe makes for a great appetizer.
Get the recipe by End of the Fork
44. Green Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Our homemade Vegan Summer Rolls are a healthy meal that you can prepare all year round as an appetizer. Served with a delicious Peanut dipping Sauce, these fresh rolls have become a favorite.
Get the recipe by Six Hungry Feet
45. Cucumber Bites with Sunflower Chive Cream
Perfect for a party, these cucumber bites topped with green onion are seriously tasty and very festive looking! They’re a cinch to whip up and come together in just 30 minutes for a cucumber appetizer idea everyone will love!
Get the recipe by Plantbased on a Budget
Susan J says
Hi! I love all the recipes you curate! I was wondering if you could help me find easy vegan camping recipe ideas? I usually bring vegan burgers, sausages, potato salads, pasta salads etc. I'm looking for new ideas. Thanks soooo much! 💚
Laura says
Hi Susan! Thank you, I will surely be making a list of recipes that you can take camping soon! Some of the recipes on the blog are already great for camping such as the Vegan Banh Mi, Soba Noodle Salad, or our Green Broccoli Pasta.