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20 crowd-pleasing vegan party food recipes

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Holiday party season is here, and what's a holiday party without plenty of FOOD? These easy vegan party food recipes are crowd-pleasingly delicious!

image collage of vegan party foods: spinach dip, tofu bites, garlic almonds, and ranch dip

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What are vegan party foods?

Whether you're attending a potluck or throwing a cocktail party, you can totally have a delicious, crowd-pleasing spread. These vegan party food recipes include reader favorites and faves of mine from over the years.

I've broken the list into three categories:

  • Appetizers and Finger Foods
  • Dips and Spreads
  • Sweet Treats

For me, these are the elements of any good party spread, vegan or otherwise.

I say a lot that vegan food is just food, and that's as true at a party as it is anywhere else. In this list, you'll find easy-to-make vegan versions of familiar foods.

I think you'll find some new faves of your own here, too!

Appetizers and finger foods

Appetizers and finger foods are always a hit at parties. If you're looking for heartier potluck recipes, you'll find the main dishes section of this post helpful.

I'm lumping appetizers and finger foods together, because so often the two are interchangeable. There are tons of options here to choose from!

hand picking up a tofu ricotta puff from a serving platter

Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs

Vegan Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs are perfect finger food for your next holiday party. They’re super flavorful, and you only need seven ingredients to make them!
bowl of air fryer roasted almonds as part of a party spread with olives and dried apricots

Garlicky Air Fryer Roasted Almonds

Garlicky air fryer roasted almonds come together so quickly in the air fryer! They're crunchy, satisfying, and oil free. If you don't air fry, don't worry - you can make these in the oven, too.
Spicy Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites are perfect dipped into rich-and-creamy Tahini Dressing.

Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites with Dilly Dipping Sauce

Crispy, spicy Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites are perfect dipped into rich-and-creamy Dilly Dipping Sauce.
serving tray of corn and bean crostini

Chickpea Salad Crostini

This appetizer starts with fresh toasted Italian bread slices. Top that off with spicy citrus marinated veggies and you have a warming finger food.
bowl of ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas on an aqua tabletop

Ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas recipe

Ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas are a satisfying, healthy snack. They scratch that itch for flavor, crunch, and salt without the grease of a potato chip.
ranch popcorn in a bowl

Ranch popcorn with homemade ranch seasoning recipe

Mix up some 3-ingredient Homemade Ranch Seasoning, and use it to make a batch of Ranch Popcorn. It's a crispy, satisfying, healthy snack!
serving plate of vegan bacon-wrapped tofu

Ginger Maple Bacon-Wrapped Tofu Bites

Sweet-and-savory bacon-wrapped tofu makes fun party finger food!

Dips and spreads

Is it even a party without some good dips? The answer is no, and these vegan party foods have got you covered, from vegan cheese balls to hummus and more!

white plate on a gray table with a vegan cheese ball on it

Easiest Vegan Cheeseball Ever

Who says party food has to take more than 10 minutes to make? Not this amazingly easy Vegan Cheeseball! 
overhead photo of crackers and carrot sticks next to vegan spinach artichoke dip in the baking pan. A hand is dipping a cracker into the pan.

Vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe

Warm, creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip uses no mayo, cheese, cream cheese, or sour cream. But even though it's dairy free, it's just as decadent. Promise!
Bowl of Dilly Vegan Sunflower Seed Dip with carrots, celery, and crackers

Dilly Sunflower Seed Dip

Dilly Sunflower Seed Dip is perfect for crackers and veggies at your next party. Soaked, raw sunflower seeds are the star of this hearty, nut-free vegan dip.
serving tray of curried hummus with pita chips

Magical Curried Hummus

Magical Curried Hummus is rich, decadent, and so, so flavorful. And it only takes 10 little minutes to make it in your blender!
Vegan Onion Dip is a grown-up spin on a slumber party classic. Perfect for dipping as a snack or as part of your next party spread!

Vegan French Onion Dip

Vegan French Onion Dip is a grown-up spin on a slumber party classic. Perfect for dipping as a snack or as part of your next party spread!
A bowl Pineapple Salsa

Easy Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Step away from the tomatoes, because this easy, sweet-tart, Fresh Pineapple Salsa is perfect for tacos or for chip dipping.
hand dipping a bagel chip into vegan buffalo dip

Vegan Buffalo Dip

This tangy, creamy, spicy Vegan Buffalo Dip doesn't use any vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream. But it doesn't sacrifice an ounce of decadence.
serving platter with vegan ranch dip with carrots and broccoli for dipping

Vegan Sour Cream Dip

Tangy, dilly vegan sour cream dip is quick and easy to make. It comes together in minutes, even if you choose to make the sour cream from scratch!

Sweet treats

Every vegan party spread needs a few sweet treats. Here are some easy plant based sweets that your guests will love.

hand putting a plate of vegan brown sugar cookies on a blue tabletop

Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies

Sweet. chewy, molasses-y Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies are an essential holiday treat. The molasses in the brown sugar gives them a lovely, complex flavor!
serving tray of vegan coconut cupcakes with chocolate frosting and shredded coconut on top. One cupcake has a tiny blue flag in it

Fluffy Vegan Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Fluffy Vegan Coconut Cupcakes were a total hit with my omnivore friends. One of my friends is allergic to chocolate, so she requested I leave one cupcake unfrosted for her. Even without frosting, she said it was rich and fluffy. YES!
blue plate with pile of vegan aquafaba meringue cookies. another stack of cookies and kitchen counter items in the background

Vegan meringue cookies recipe

Vegan Meringue Cookies made with white bean meringue are crisp, sweet, and have no beany taste at all! This recipe makes about 4 dozen cookies.
white serving plate of miniature vegan strawberry cheesecakes garnished with sliced strawberries

Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Tart, sweet, decadent vegan strawberry cheesecake cupcakes get their pretty color from an all natural, secret ingredient.
Super simple vegan sugar crinkle cookies are ready in about 30 minutes.

Vegan Sugar Crinkle Cookies

Sometimes, all that you need is a batch of basic sugar cookie. Vegan Sugar Crinkle Cookies are super simple with only 7 ingredients.

About Becky Striepe

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Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lindsay

    So excited to make some of these for my daughter’s upcoming birthday family party- thanks!!

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      Oh yay! Enjoy, Lindsay!

      Reply

  2. Gandi Villareal

    I would love to try this yummylicious spread. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

  3. Cadry

    What an awesome line-up! I want to throw a party just so that I have an excuse to eat all of these - from top to bottom. Thanks for including my nacho bar!

    Reply

  4. Jenn

    Party food is the best food! Thanks for including my Avocado Bruschetta!

    Reply

    • Becky Striepe

      It really is - your bruschetta looks delicious!

      Reply

  5. Dianne

    So many yummy recipes! I'm not having a holiday party this year, but now I wish I were! Thanks so much for including my taquitos!

    Reply

    • Becky

      You are so welcome! They’re super delicious!

      Reply

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