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These vegan appetizers are perfect for any holiday party or big game day event. We have fried finger foods, sliders, and much more!
![a graphic photo showing 4 appetizers with a text overlay that reads 40 + Party Vegan Appetizers](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vegan-appetizers.jpg)
Many people state that one of the biggest issues about going vegan, is feeling left out at holidays, parties, and events.
Hey I get it.
As a 10 year vegan (at the publishing of this post), I know how it is to go to a party, and the only dish available is a plain romaine lettuce salad and maybe some unseasoned french fries.
Thank goodness times have change! Vegan food is not only abundantly available, but they are fun, creative, and filling. These vegan appetizers will be a hit in ANY crowd.
Where Can I Serve these Vegan Appetizer Recipes?
If you are like me, I love eating fun vegan finger foods on the weekend watching my favorite Netflix shows. But these are perfect to serve at ANY large get together event including (but not limited to):
- Super Bowl
- March Madness
- Sunday, Monday, & Thursday Night Football
- College Sports
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's
- Easter
- Birthday
- Kid's Parties
- Potlucks
The appetizer recipes are grouped into 9 different categories. Feel free to use the table of contents above to jump the section you desire.
Top Vegan Appetizers
Fried & Breaded
We are starting off this round up with your favorite deep fried, air fried, and even baked and breaded fingers foods!
1. Fried Oyster Mushrooms
![fried oyster mushrooms in a bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fried-Oyster-Mushrooms5353--300x300.jpg)
2. Baked Zucchini Fries by Plant Based on a Budget
![baked zucchini fries bitten into next to dipping sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Baked-Zucchini-Fries-square-min-300x300.jpg)
3. Vegan Po' Boy (with Fried Oyster Mushrooms!)
![fried oyster mushrooms sandwich with french bread topped with lettuce and tomatoes](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vegan-poy-boy-7-300x300.jpg)
4. Vegan Potato & Vegetable Croquettes by Nutriciously
![croquettes on a sheet pan next to 2 dipping sauces](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Croquettes-square-min-300x300.jpg)
5. Air Fried Okra
![fried okra in a black bowl with fries and remoulade sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/air-fryer-okra-7-2-300x300.jpg)
6. Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Cheesy Sauce by Veggies Save The Day
![potato wedges in a white bowl with cheese sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Air-Fryer-Potato-Wedges-square-min-300x300.jpg)
7. Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower
![buffalo cauliflower bites in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Air-Fried-Buffalo-Cauliflower-8-300x300.jpg)
8. Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms
![air fried oyster mushrooms in air fryer basket](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/air-fried-oyster-mushrooms-8-300x300.jpg)
Buffalo
Spinning off from the last recipe, we're getting spicy with these buffalo flavored recipes!
9. Oyster Mushroom Buffalo Vegan Wings (Air Fryer)
![close up shot of vegan buffalo wings](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/vegan-wings-5-300x300.jpg)
10. Vegan Buffalo Seitan Wings by My Quiet Kitchen
![vegan buffalo wings on a party plate with dipping sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Easy-Vegan-Chicken-Wings-square-min-300x300.jpg)
11. Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
![baked buffalo cauliflower in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Vegan-Buffalo-Cauliflower-Bites1-300x300.jpg)
12. Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs by Watch Learn Eat
![chickpea meatballs in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gluten-Free-Vegan-Buffalo-Chickpea-Meatballs-square-min-300x300.jpg)
13. Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip by Veggie Inspired
![buffalo dip in a baking dish with veggies and bread dipped in it](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Buffalo-Chicken-Dip-square-min-300x300.jpg)
Dips, Salsas, & Spreads
You are going to need some "saucy" dips and spreads to go along with those fried oyster mushrooms and buffalo cauliflower "wings"!
14. Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip by Spabettie
![cheese dip in a bread bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Warm-Caramelized-Onion-Bacon-Dip-sq-min-300x300.jpg)
15. Vegan Ranch Dip by The Stingy Vegan
![vegan ranch in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vegan-ranch-dip-min-300x300.jpg)
16. Dairy Free Nacho Cheese Recipe
![vegan nacho cheese sauce in a black bowl with a tortilla chip being dip in it](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Vegan-Nacho-Cheese-Sauce-2-300x300.jpg)
17. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip by Running on Real Food
![vegan artichoke dip in a white baking dish with bread dipped in it](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Artichoke-Spinach-Dip-Recipe-square-min-300x300.jpg)
18. Vegan Remoulade Sauce
![sauce in a white bowl with a spoon](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vegan-remoulade-10-300x300.jpg)
19. The BEST Vegan Guacamole
![guacamole in a white bowl with tortilla chip and lime slice](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1vegan-guacamole-300x300.jpg)
20. Vegan Dill Dip by Delightful Adventures
![vegan French onion dip in a white bowl and ripple potato chips](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dairy-Free-Vegan-Dill-Dip-square-min-300x300.jpg)
21. Raw Avocado Vegan Mango Salsa
![mango avocado salsa in a black bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2avocado-mango-salsa-300x300.jpg)
22. Lebanese Hummus by Vegan Punks
![hummus in a white bowl topped with chickpeas and cilantro](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lebanese-Hummus-square-min-300x300.jpg)
23. Healthy Vegan Salsa (with Sea Moss Gel!)
![red vegan salsa in a white bowl with chip being dipped into it](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1vegan-salsa-300x300.jpg)
Barbecue
I'm a St. Louis gal, so it is only right that include some vegan BBQ theme appetizers!
24. BBQ Vegan Lentil Meatballs
![bbq lentil meatballs in a skillet with a spoon](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lentil-Meatballs8-300x300.jpg)
25. King Oyster Mushroom Pulled Pork
![pulled pork sandwich on a cutting board topped with coleslaw](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/king-oyster-mushroom-pulled-pork-8-300x300.jpg)
26. Jackfruit BBQ Party Popper by The Fresh Fig
![jackfruit wrapped in pastry on a baking sheet](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Jackfruit-BBQ-Party-Popper-min-300x300.jpg)
27. BBQ Lil Smokies by Eat Plant-Based
![glazed baby carrots in a silver bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Crockpot-Carrots-square-min-300x300.jpg)
28. BBQ Cauliflower Wings by Vegan Huggs
![vegan bbq cauliflower in a black tray with ranch dipping sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bbq-cauliflower-wings-min-300x300.jpg)
Vegan Cheese
Cheese is not off the menu with these dairy and cruelty free options!
29. Vegan Mozzarella Sticks by Steph Sunshine
![vegan mozzarella cheese stick being pulled apart](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Mozzarella-Sticks-square-min-300x300.jpg)
30. Vegan Pimento Cheese by My Quiet Kitchen
![vegan pimento cheese on 2 crackers and a celery stick](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Pimento-Cheese1-square-min-300x300.jpg)
31. Sea Moss Cashew Cheese Recipe (Melts, Slices, and Spreads!)
![vegan cheese melted on bread with oil drizzle](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sea-Moss-Cashew-Cheese-3-300x300.jpg)
32. Vegan Port Wine Cheese Ball by VNutrition
![vegan cheese ball on a white plate with crackers](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vegan-port-wine-cheese-min-300x300.jpg)
Pizza and Pastry
You are going to need some good vegan pizza recipes to go with all that yummy vegan cheese!
33. Vegan Pizza Rolls with Spinach & Cheese by Healthy Midwestern Girl
![vegan pizza rolls in a white baking dish](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Spinach-Cheese-Pizza-Rolls-min-300x300.jpg)
34. Gluten-Free Copycat Totino's Pizza Rolls by Strength and Sunshine
![pizza rolls being dipped in marina sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Pizza-Rolls-square-min-300x300.jpg)
35. Spicy Lentil Vegan Sausage Rolls by Tinned Tomatoes
![lentil pastry rolls on a plate stacked on top of each other](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Spicy-Lentil-Sausage-Rolls-square-min-300x300.jpg)
36. Cheezy Vegan Spinach Triangles by The Vegan Larder
![vegan stuffed pastry on a white plate](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cheezy-Spinach-Triangles-square-min-300x300.jpg)
Nachos
We are continuing on with our cheese theme, featuring some of the BEST vegan nachos because no party is complete with this dish!
37. Vegan Oyster Mushroom Nachos Recipe
![vegan nachos in a cast iron topped with sour cream, guacamole, lime wedge, and cilantro](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Mushroom-nachos-9-300x300.jpg)
38. Vegan Buffalo Chicken Nachos by Strength And Sunshine
![vegan nachos on a sheet pan topped with jackfruit, vegan cheese, green onions and vegan sour cream](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Easy-Sheet-Pan-Vegan-Buffalo-Chicken-Nachos-square-min-300x300.jpg)
39. Air Fryer Nachos by Rescue Dog Kitchen
![vegan nachos on a white plate topped with guacamole and vegan sour cream](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Air-Fryer-Nachos-square-min-300x300.jpg)
Fun Vegan Finger Foods
These vegan finger foods are super fun, creative, and most importantly DELICIOUS!
40. Vegan Potato Skins by Bakerita
![vegan potato skins with vegan cheese and vegan bacon](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Potato-Skins-min-300x300.jpg)
41. Vegan Baked Taquitos by Vegan Huggs
![vegan taquitos topped with cashew cream, onions, peppers, jalapeños, and cilantro](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Baked-Taquitos-square-min-300x300.jpg)
42. Vegan Smoked Salmon by Veggie Desserts
![vegan smoked salmon made from carrots on top of crackers](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Smoked-Salmon-square-min-300x300.jpg)
43. Dill Pickle Chickpeas by Soup Addict
![roasted chickpeas in a bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dill-pickle-chickpeas-min-300x300.jpg)
Sweets and Desserts
No better way to end this round up series than with something sweet!
44. Vegan Cookie Dough Truffles by The Daily Dish
![chocolate chip cookie dough truffles on a white table](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Dough-Truffles-square-min-300x300.jpg)
45. Dark Chocolate Hummus by A Sweet Alternative
![chocolate hummus in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Chocolate-Hummus-square-min-300x300.jpg)
Tips for Preparing for a Party or Event
- Create an invite list: Know how many people will be there so you so you you can plan how much to cook.
- Chose a food theme: If it's summer time, try a few of the BBQ appetizers. Or maybe go all buffalo style during your Super Bowl get together! Remember as tempting as it is, don't try to make everything on this list at one time. Pick a few of your favorites that stand out and wow your guests!
- Create a shopping list: Once you have your food theme, go shopping in your home first to see what you already have. Then go shopping any additional ingredients you may need. Don't be afraid to buy some store bought items like vegan meats and vegan cheeses to compliment these recipes.
- Make ahead what you can: Some of the recipes like the dips, vegan meatballs, and cheeses...can easily be made ahead of time. So save yourself some time and prep ahead!
- Get your friends to help: It can be fun for your friends to be engaged in making the recipes they are going to indulge in. Hey they might even throw the next party if they are highly impressed.
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CJ
Thank you so much for sharing all of your research and knowledge. The key to your meals is working out with strength exercises. I love your recipes!
Lori
Gina, what an awesome list! I'll definitely be chowing my way through these recipes this fall and winter. Thank you!
Gina Marie
Thank you so much!!