35+ Best Vegan Appetizers for a Party

Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Easy? No

Prep Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

A classic appetizer gets a vegan twist with this jalapeño poppers recipe. It has the same crispy seasoned fried breading that you remember, but is filled with a lemony cashew cream instead of cream cheese. You can also use store-bought vegan cream cheese if you want to save time.

Vegan Potato Skins

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

These vegan potato skins taste just like the restaurant appetizer, with vegan cheddar, vegan sour cream, and green onions. Sun-dried tomatoes are used in place of bacon, or you can use plant-based bacon bits. This recipe also includes a fail-proof method to get your vegan cheddar extra melty.

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

No list of vegan appetizers is complete without vegan stuffed mushrooms, and this recipe from Bakerita delivers! They're easy to make and full of flavor from vegan cream cheese, bread crumbs, and fresh herbs.

Vegan Cream Cheese Wontons

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Inspired by cream cheese wontons from Chinese takeout restaurants, these vegan finger foods make a delicious party appetizer or side dish. The recipe from Serene Trail also includes instructions for frying them in oil, baking them in the oven, or preparing them in an air fryer.

Vegan Mozzarella Sticks

Easy? No

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Another classic appetizer made vegan, these vegan mozzarella sticks use a homemade vegan mozzarella that even stretches a little! Although they're not an exact replica of traditional mozzarella sticks, they are a great nostalgic choice for parties and everyday snacking.

Mini Vegan Spinach, Artichoke, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cups

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

The goodness of spinach and artichoke dip is paired with tangy sun-dried tomatoes in these mini vegan appetizer cups from Nuts and Twigs. They're a great way for everyone to grab their own bite-sized pieces without the inconvenience of a communal dipping bowl.

Tofu Wontons

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Filled with tofu, cabbage, onions, and carrots, these wontons from The All Natural Vegan are a healthy and delicious appetizer option. To serve as an appetizer, I prefer to air fry and dip these, but they can also be steamed and served with sauce.

Tex-Mex Cucumber Boats

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Light, refreshing, and full of flavor, these Tex Mex cucumber boats from Spabettie are a great appetizer for a summer party. They're filled with quinoa and beans, and topped with a tangy avocado sauce.

Caramel Apple Skewers

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 seconds

Total Time: 15 minutes

These caramel apple skewers from Haute & Healthy Living are a healthy and sweet choice for your vegan hors d'oeuvres lineup. They're easy to make, but so delicious, featuring apple chunks on toothpicks or skewers, drizzled with an almond butter-based "caramel" and topped with your favorite toppings, like chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut shreds.

Vegan mushroom wontons

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Give your fried wontons an umami kick with this mushroom wonton recipe from Oh My Veg! These crunchy little bites are perfectly paired with a sweet chili dipping sauce for an appetizer that will fly off the plate.

Vegan Pizza Rolls

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

These vegan pizza pinwheels from Plant-Based Redhead are a delicious appetizer made with pizza dough, pizza sauce, and all the toppings you like. You can make your own dough and sauce or buy it from the store to make it even easier. Either way, these handheld pizza bites will be a party favorite!

Tofu Spring Rolls

Easy? No

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Paired with a delicious hoisin peanut sauce, these tofu spring rolls from Posh Plate are a light and healthy appetizer that's perfect for warmer weather. They contain lots of fresh herbs, plus tofu, veggies, and vermicelli noodles.

Veggie Tortilla Rollups

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 seconds

Total Time: 15 minutes

Instead of a veggie platter, try these tortilla rollups from Veggie Inspired, which are made with dairy-free cream cheese and raw vegetables. They're a healthy appetizer choice that's so delicious, even kids will love them.

Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Egg rolls get a vegan spin and Southwest flavor with this tasty appetizer recipe from Kathy's Vegan Kitchen. They're made with vegan egg roll wrappers, which are filled with lentils, veggies, and tajin seasoning.

Vegan Eggplant Rollups

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Filled with homemade vegan tzatziki, these eggplant rollups from Bubble Green are a great choice for a holiday party or dinner starter. The eggplant is sliced and marinated before being baked, so it's full of delicious flavor.

Spicy Ramen Noodle Spring Rolls

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Take your ramen noodles to the next level with these spicy ramen spring rolls from The Fruity Jem. You can serve the spring rolls without additional cooking, or air fry or pan fry them for more crunch.

Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 48 minutes

This spinach and artichoke dip is so creamy and cheesy, you'd never guess it's vegan! Made with cashews and fresh spinach, it's so much healthier than the dairy version, but equally delicious.

Cashew Queso

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This creamy queso is made creamy with cashews and flavored with butternut squash, carrots, and plenty of seasonings. It's a delicious cheesy dip, but it also works well on pasta or on french fries.

Vegan Jalapeño Dip with Chili Potato Wedges

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

This unique recipe pairs creamy cashews and vegan Greek yogurt with slightly spicy jalapeños, creating a dip that you won't be able to stop eating. The chili potato wedges have just the right amount of spice to balance the cool, creamy flavor of the dip.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 seconds

Total Time: 5 minutes

Hummus is a crowd favorite, and store-bought hummus just can't compare to this homemade roasted red pepper hummus from Living Chirpy. Serve it with a platter of fresh veggies, chips, crackers, or pretzels, and watch it disappear!

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Smoky, creamy, and loaded with vegan "chicken", this vegan buffalo chicken dip from Karlie Cooks Plants is perfect for game day events. It's also super easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes!

Vegan Liptauer Cheese Spread

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A classic Austrian dip, Liptauer cheese spread is typically made from curd cheese and paprika and frequently served with pretzel sticks. This recipe from Plant-Based Redhead offers two vegan variations on this traditional dish, including one with vegan yogurt and another made with cashews.

Vegan Fruit Dip

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 seconds

Total Time: 5 minutes

If you're planning to serve a fruit platter, make sure it's complete with this creamy, tangy vegan fruit dip from Health My Lifestyle. It's made completely from scratch with simple ingredients like silken tofu, coconut cream, maple syrup, and lemon juice.

White Bean Buffalo Hummus

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 seconds

Total Time: 10 minutes

If you're gearing up for game day, don't skip this white bean buffalo hummus from Toshi's Table. You can use any white beans you like, and it's perfect with pita chips, veggies, or pretzels!

Vegan Pizza Dip

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

If you're looking for an indulgent dip with all your favorite pizza flavors, try this vegan pizza dip from Karlie Cooks Plants. It's made with vegan cheese, vegan mayo, vegan pepperoni, and any of your favorite vegan pizza toppings!

Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Inspired by a Taiwanese night market classic, these fried oyster mushrooms are easy to make and fry up to golden crispy perfection! You can customize this recipe to your taste by adjusting the seasoning blend or even using different types of mushrooms.

Vegan Buffalo Wings

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Made with a combination of jackfruit, tofu, and vital wheat gluten, these seitan wings from My Quiet Kitchen are great if you're looking for a meaty substitute for wings. They're easy to make and topped with a flavorful homemade buffalo sauce.

Okra Fries

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

These okra fries (or kurkuri bhindi) from Oh My Veg! are another street food inspired appetizer, this time from India. They're dipped in a batter made of spiced chickpea flour and rice flour, then fried or baked until crunchy.

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cauliflower "wings" get a sweet and spicy twist with this delicious vegan appetizer recipe from Six Hungry Feet. The cauliflower is breaded for extra crunch, then coated in vegan bang bang sauce, creating a dish that both vegans and non-vegans will love.

Breaded Mushrooms

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Savory and bursting with herb-y flavor, these vegan breaded mushrooms from Serene Trail are a great choice for your vegan hors d'oeuvres platter. They're easy to make, and they pair perfectly with vegan ranch or your favorite vegan dip.

Onion Pakora

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Onion pakora (or onion bhaji) are a deep-fried crispy Indian snack that also happens to be easy to make. Follow this recipe from Veg Buffet, and you'll be serving these tasty treats in just 30 minutes!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These vegan buffalo cauliflower bites from Toshi's Table are a healthier, bread-free take on vegan wings. Healthy doesn't mean boring, however. These cauliflower pieces are coated in a blend of hot sauce and maple syrup, then dipped in a homemade tahini ranch dipping sauce.

Vegan Garlic Bread

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Buttery, cheesy, and super easy to make, this vegan garlic bread recipe is a crowd favorite. It's made with a simple garlic butter spread, plus 5-minute homemade Parmesan, so it tastes just like the classic.

Pomegranate Pistachio Vegan Cheese Log

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours, 30 minutes

For a creamy, cheesy addition to your plant-based snack platter, try this pomegranate pistachio cheese log from Chef Ani. It's absolutely delicious with crackers, and it has a festive flair that's perfect for the winter holidays.

Air Fryer Garlic Knots

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

If you have an air fryer and 15 minutes, you can prepare this easy garlic knots recipe from Toshi's Table. They're made with store-bought pizza dough, so they're super easy to make, but full of flavor!

Vegan Brie

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes

This vegan Brie from Zardy Plants tastes so much like traditional Brie, you might second guess whether it's vegan if you didn't make it yourself! Although it takes just 15 minutes to prepare, it does need to be made a day (or at least 8 hours) in advance, so plan ahead if you want to add this vegan cheese to your party menu.

Vegan Bruschetta

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 seconds

Total Time: 15 minutes

Classic bruschetta goes vegan in this recipe from Raepublic with an easy cashew ricotta cheese, plus tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze. And with just 15 minutes of prep time, it won't add more stress to your party preparations.

Vegan Cocktail Meatballs

Easy? Yes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Although these cocktail meatballs from This Wife Cooks look complicated, they're actually made with store-bought vegan meatballs and just a few other ingredients. They can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, and look amazing on any cocktail platter.

Ladenia (Greek Flatbread)

Easy? No

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Don't call it pizza! This Ladenia recipe from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis of Chef's Pencil is a traditional Greek flatbread topped with onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs. It just so happens to be vegan (and also incredibly delicious).