45 Dairy Free and Gluten Free Appetizers

Gearing up for your next party? We’ve got you covered for allergy friendly party foods with this roundup of 45 dairy free and gluten free game day recipes! Every recipe in this roundup is dairy free and gluten free, with plenty of vegan, paleo, nut-free, and low carb recipe options to choose from 

Whether you’re watching the Big Game (aka Superb Owl since it’s name is trademarked), the Stanley Cup Finals, or the NBA playoffs, or just hosting a party over the next few months, we’ve got you covered for allergy friendly party food!

Every recipe in this roundup is dairy free and gluten free, with many healthy, vegan, paleo, low carb, and nut free options. There are plenty of healthy options in here and some more indulgent recipes for, so there’s something for everyone.

For some of the recipes in this roundup that call for soy sauce, you can try subbing with coconut aminos if you’re soy-free, they work great in most recipes instead of soy sauce!

Small Bites, Appetizers, and Snacks

Sticky Asian Garlic Wings (gluten free, nut free, dairy free) – What the Fork Blog

Asian Quinoa Meatballs (gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free) – Allergy Awesomeness

Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa Bites with Brown Sugar Glaze (gluten free, dairy free, nut free) – What the Fork Blog

Ancho Beef Chili Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins (paleo, egg free, nut free) – Cotter Crunch

BBQ Paleo Chicken Wings in the Slow Cooker (paleo, dairy free, nut free) – Food Faith Fitness

Turkey Bacon Wrapped Dates (paleo, egg free, nut free) – The Whole Cook

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (paleo, dairy free, egg free, nut free) – Personally Paleo

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Mayo Dip (low carb, paleo, nut free, dairy free) – Savory Tooth

Coconut Shrimp (gluten free, dairy free) – Deliciously Plated

Oven Baked Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings (low carb, paleo, nut free) – Low Carb Yum

Tandoori Chicken Satay (gluten free, dairy free) – Fun Food and Frolic

Low Carb Porcupine Meatballs (gluten free, dairy free, low carb) – Simply So Healthy

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (gluten free, dairy free, nut free) – Tabitha Talks Food

Paleo Baked Ribs and a Family Favorite Dry Rub Recipe (paleo, nut free, egg free) – Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen

Meatless Small Bites and Appetizers

Vegan Salad Spring Rolls (vegan, gluten free) – Pass Me Some Tasty

Sweet and Sour Quinoa Balls (gluten free, dairy free, nut free) – Healthy Little Foodies

Garlic Rosemary Baby Hasselback Potatoes (paleo, vegan, nut free) – The Whole Cook

Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (vegan, gluten free, soy free) – Vegan with Curves

Avocado Deviled Eggs (gluten free, nut free, dairy free) – Healthy Little Foodies

Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Basil Spread (gluten free, vegan, soy free) – Veggie Inspired

Sweet Potato Avocado Toast with Hemp Seeds and Pistachios (paleo, vegan) – Vegetarian Gastronomy

Smokey Roasted Maple Chickpeas (vegan, gluten free, nut free) – Fab Food 4 All

Vegan Walnut Thyme Cheese (vegan, gluten free) – Tasting Page

Spicy Hummus Stuffed Potato Cups (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – Running to the Kitchen

Crackers, Chips, and Things to Dip

Easy Gluten Free Vegan Crackers (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – The Loopy Whisk

Smokehouse Almond Crackers (gluten free, dairy free) – The Fit Cookie

Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Chips (paleo, vegan, low carb) – Wholesome Yum

Low Carb Crackers (paleo, dairy free) – The Little Pine

Baked Garlic Fries with Garlic Hummus Dressing (vegan, gluten free, soy free, nut free) – Vegan Richa

Jicama Fries (paleo, vegan, nut free) – Allergylicious

Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (gluten free, vegan) – Moon Spoon and Yum

Vegetable Matchstick Fries with Homemade Herb Salt (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – Kitchen Sanctuary

Dips

Easy Vegan Salsa Con Queso (gluten free, vegan, nut free)  – Cotter Crunch

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus (paleo, bean free, nut free, vegan) – The Fit Cookie

Zucchini Bean-Free Hummus (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – The Fit Cookie

Sesame-Free Savory Hummus (gluten free, vegan, sesame-free) – Whole New Mom

Olive Tapenade (vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free) – Fried Dandelions

Loaded Greek Eggplant Dip (paleo, vegan, nut free if not topping with pine nuts) – The Kitchen Girl

Spicy Black Bean Guacamole (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – Tasting Page

Easy Roasted Hatch Chili Hummus (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – Fearless Dining

Best Ever Texas Caviar Dip (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – Living Sweet Moments

Healthy Creamy Chip Dip (gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free) – Eat Your Way Clean

Savory Black Eyed Pea Hummus (gluten free, vegan, nut free) – Living Sweet Moments

Poblano Avocado Dip (gluten free, vegan, soy free) – Erica’s Recipes

Pineapple Salsa (paleo, vegan, nut free) – Beyond the Chicken Coop

Sarah Jane Parker

Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist