20 Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Appetizers and Snacks

Looking for easy gluten-free dairy-free appetizers and snacks? This collection of tasty recipes has you covered. You'll find finger foods that use few ingredients and simple, homemade recipes that are minimal effort but deliciously satisfying. From crackers and dips to wings and seafood, you'll find healthy snacks and appetizers that are full of flavor and perfect for your next party.

Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Appetizer Recipes

Tasty snacks and bite-sized offerings don't need to be hard to make. Here, you'll find easy gluten-free and dairy-free appetizer recipes that are perfect for game days, BBQs or even elegant dinner parties. 

You'll find an array of sweet and savory appetizers that you can make ahead so all you have to do is set out the serving trays and enjoy your guests. No party? No worries. Make these to keep around as healthy snacks!

Easy Shrimp Cocktail

There's no wrong time to serve this easy and elegant shrimp cocktail appetizer. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, you'll use fresh or thawed shrimp and toss in olive oil and seasoning before baking on a sheet pan for 10 minutes.

Use the homemade cocktail sauce recipe that's included to keep it a clean eating appetizer. Serve this delicious app on a platter or in individual serving containers. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges for a squeeze of citrus.
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Deviled Eggs With Bacon And Chives

Deviled eggs are not only great as a snack or breakfast item, but are the perfect finger food appetizer. They're easy to prepare as well as personalize with delicious add-ins like bacon and chives. You can make these deviled eggs a day ahead.

Boil the eggs, remove the cooked yolks and mix them with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. Return the creamy yolk mixture to the cooked halves and top with crumbles of gluten-free bacon and finely diced chives. Add chopped green olives and diced roasted red peppers for even more variety.
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Paleo Snack Mix

Grab a handful of this nutty party mix for a punch of flavor that's baked right in with the spicy seasonings. Use a variety of nuts, such as pecans, walnuts and sliced almonds. Toss them in garlic-infused olive oil and season with smoked sea salt and sweet and smoked paprika.

Spread them on a baking sheet and bake until browned and crispy. Keep these on hand for parties, tailgating, or as an easy everyday snack.
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Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

This low carb hummus features roasted cauliflower as its main ingredient. Start with roasting cauliflower florets that have been tossed with olive oil and seasoned. They need just 20 minutes in the oven to caramelize to perfection.

Add the roasted cauliflower along with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice to a food processor and combine to create the creamy dip. It's an easy appetizer for parties or just to have on hand for a snack. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil on top and a few pitted black olives.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Chicken wings make the perfect appetizer for game day and this air fryer recipe makes frying them a breeze. Just 30 minutes in the air fryer, with a flip halfway through to ensure even cooking, leaves you time to whip up a simple 2-ingredient Buffalo sauce.

To keep the sauce dairy-free, just swap out the ghee with butter flavor coconut oil. When the wings are done, drizzle a little sauce over them and serve the rest on the side with celery sticks and my dairy-free ranch dressing below.
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Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

From dressing a salad to serving as a tangy dip for wings or veggies, this is the healthy ranch dressing recipe to make when you want to keep it dairy-free as well as gluten-free.

It takes just minutes to whisk together the mayo with lemon juice for that tangy taste, coconut milk, which helps keep the dressing rich and thick, minced garlic and fresh herbs like parsley, basil and chives for that classic ranch flavor. Make this ahead and let it chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Kale Chips

Crunchy kale chips are an easy snack that you can make in under 30 minutes. After you've removed the stems from each kale leaf, tear the leaves into pieces and spritz them with olive or avocado oil. Keep them simple or season them with your favorite spice blend.

Spread the kale pieces evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until crispy. Keep these on hand for a healthy snack or serve these satisfying bites for lunches or cookouts as an alternative to potato chips.
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Fresh Tomato Salsa

There's nothing more delicious than the punch of flavor from fresh pico de gallo. With just a handful of simple and fresh ingredients, this party-favorite appetizer is always a hit. You'll need diced ripe tomatoes and sweet onion, jalapeno and cilantro, all finely chopped.

Add all the ingredients to a bowl along with garlic-infused olive oil, lime juice and sea salt. This pico de gallo is perfect for serving with chips or as a condiment for tacos.
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Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs

Not only do savory meatballs make a wonderful appetizer for parties, but they're perfect for snacks, light lunches or even game days. Make these savory Italian-flavored meatballs by mixing ground beef with herbs, egg, diced onions and bell peppers. Keep them gluten-free by using almond flour as a binder instead of bread crumbs.

Form them into meatballs and place them in a prepared baking dish before putting them in the oven. Before they're completely baked through, pour gluten-free marinara sauce over them and continue baking until the sauce is lightly simmering and the meatballs are cooked through. Be prepared for rave reviews from your party guests!
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Grilled Asparagus Prosciutto

Serve this easy asparagus appetizer at your barbecue. It takes just minutes to make using your outdoor grill or an inside tabletop grill. To prep, you'll wrap fresh spears of asparagus in savory prosciutto.

The thinly sliced ham is the perfect way to encase asparagus to give it a fancy look that makes it a wonderful finger food for a party. These wrapped asparagus spears take less than 5 minutes on the grill. Serve with lemon wedges for a little something extra on the side.
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Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This savory appetizer dip is great for summer cookouts since you can make it alongside your burgers while the grill is already heated and prepped!

Roasted garlic, grilled eggplant and roasted sweet red peppers, lemon juice, fresh basil and seasoning are combined into a flavorful appetizer that's Whole30 compliant. It's perfect for spreading on gluten-free crackers.
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Pecan Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola

Don't limit your love of granola to breakfast, keep a batch of this around for a sweet snack. It's easy to munch on this crunchy mix that consists of chopped pecans, unsweetened coconut flakes, sliced almonds and gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chips.

Mix everything, except the chocolate chips, with honey and melted coconut oil before toasting in the oven until lightly browned. Let the granola cool before adding in the chocolate chips.
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Basil Cashew Spread with Cherry Balsamic Compote

This delicious dairy-free appetizer is made with soaked cashews, giving it a soft cream cheese-like consistency that's perfect for spreading on crackers or as a dip for fresh veggies. It's a make-ahead app that's quickly combined in a blender, so clean-up is easy. Soaked and softened raw cashews are mixed with lemon, white wine, fresh basil and nutritional yeast to form the creamy spread.

What takes this appetizer over the top is the cherry balsamic compote that adds a touch of fruitiness and a punch of flavor from the balsamic vinegar. The compote comes together in about 15 minutes in a saucepan on the stove and can help elevate this spread to an elegant appetizer, depending on the occasion.
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Simple Guacamole

With just four ingredients, you can have an outrageously flavorful and satisfying dip for fresh veggies or gluten-free chips with this fresh guacamole recipe.

Using ripe avocados, remove the pits and peels and mash them in a bowl before adding in fresh lime juice, minced onion, finely chopped jalapeno (optional) and sea salt, to taste. Stir to combine. If you love cilantro, add this freshly chopped herb for an extra a punch of flavor.
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Peach Basil Salsa

Combine sweet and savory flavors with this fresh fruit and herb salsa. Ripe and juicy diced peaches join with freshly chopped basil and are mixed with lime juice, diced sweet onion and sea salt.

It's that easy! Love fruit and want to amp up the sweetness? Consider adding in diced strawberries or diced pineapple. Want to add a punch of spiciness? Add in diced jalapeno pepper or a dash of chili powder. This flavorful recipe is perfect as a snack served with gluten-free tortilla chips.
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

This spinach and artichoke dip gets a gluten-free and dairy-free makeover with this delicious vegan recipe. Soaked raw cashews are blended with lemon, almond milk, avocado oil, nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powders to make the vegan cheese sauce.

Sautéed onion, garlic, baby spinach and artichoke hearts are stirred into the sauce mixture before being transferred to a baking dish for its session in the oven. Serve with gluten-free crackers and fresh vegetables for a hot appetizer.
Recipe by Paleo Running Momma

Paleo Crackers

Make a batch or two of these gluten-free crackers to keep around for snack time or to serve with your favorite appetizer dip or spread. Made with just four ingredients, they're a great canvas for your favorite savory flavors.

Almond flour, egg, chia seeds and salt are all you need for the dough. Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to flatten before cutting into squares. Brush with an egg wash before baking until golden and crispy.
Recipe by Ambitious Kitchen

Vegan Queso

You'll be amazed at the taste of this dairy-free queso that uses cashews and nutritional yeast to help achieve a cheesy flavor and texture for this dip.

Soaked cashews, roasted cauliflower florets, onion, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, almond milk, and taco seasoning are blended into a creamy dip. Top this queso cheese dip with a can of drained diced tomatoes and chilis, or your favorite hot sauce. Serve with gluten-free tortillas for taco nights or as a casual appetizer.
Recipe by Well Plated

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Wedges

Wedges of sweet potatoes are enhanced with a drizzle of oil, a smattering of sea salt and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon to help bring out their natural sweetness and flavor as they roast.

Half way through, flip them so that they roast evenly and come out tender and delicious. Before serving, drizzle them with pure maple syrup (optional) for a little extra yumminess.
Recipe by by Lauren Schwaiger

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Crunchy and naturally sweet, all you need are apples, ground cinnamon and an oven to make these snackable apple chips. Use your favorite variety of apples, core them and cut into thin slices.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake for an hour in a 200 degree F oven. Flip the apple slices and bake for another hour. You'll now have a healthy gluten-free snack or dessert for kids and adults!
Recipe by Trial And Eater