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    Appetizers and Snacks

    If you are looking for vegetarian appetizers or vegan appetizers, we have got you covered! This category also features vegetarian snacks and some vegan snack ideas too! All recipes in this vegetarian appetizer category are gluten-free as well.

    If you are searching for some of our most popular vegetarian appetizer ideas, I would suggest that you check out our Gluten Free Fried Pickles, BBQ Ranch Sauce, Hot Corn Dip and Air Fryer Fried Pickles.

    Million dollar deviled eggs with paprika garnish.

    Best Million Dollar Deviled Eggs (Ultra Creamy Secret Ingredient!)

    These Million Dollar Deviled Eggs are rich, creamy, and made with a secret ingredient for the smoothest filling ever. Perfect for Easter, parties, and potlucks!

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    Closeup view of chex, pretzels, peanuts and m&ms coated with white chocolate.

    White Chocolate Chex Mix

    White chocolate Chex mix is the ultimate sweet-and-salty snack mix, perfect for holidays, parties, and everyday cravings. This easy white chocolate Chex mix recipe comes together in minutes with crunchy cereal, pretzels, and smooth melted white chocolate. Whether you’re making a Christmas Chex mix, an Easter snack mix, or a quick no-bake dessert, this irresistible party mix is guaranteed to disappear fast.

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    Yummy Gluten-free Caramel Delite with chocolate stripes laid on a baking sheet.

    Gluten-free Caramel Delites (Girl Scout Copy Cat Recipe)

    Who else eagerly anticipates Girl Scout Cookie season? I find myself filled with excitement each time I spot the local scout troop at my grocery store, ready to tempt passersby with their beautifully packaged boxes of mouthwatering cookies. The ones that have me stopping are the Caramel Delites, also known as Samoas.

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    A white bowl of gluten-free fried pickles and a few pickles on parchment paper.

    Gluten Free Fried Pickles

    Fried pickles are a beloved appetizer enjoyed in many restaurants, known for their crunchy coating and tangy flavor. Unfortunately, gluten-free options can be quite elusive. However, with this delightful recipe, you can create your own mouthwatering gluten-free fried pickles right in the comfort of your home. Prepare to indulge in a crispy, golden-brown treat that...

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    Vegetarian Charcuterie board

    Vegan Charcuterie

    Craving vegan charcuterie? This stunning and effortlessly assembled Vegan Charcuterie Board is sure to become your new favorite treat. Move over, traditional meat-and-cheese platters—this vibrant, plant-based masterpiece takes center stage! Vegan Charcuterie Recipe So what exactly is a Charcuterie board? It is basically a meat-and-cheese tray, plain and simple.  Unless you're making a vegan or...

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    a round ramekin filled with homemade lemon aioli, surrounded by lemon wedges.

    Best Lemon Garlic Aioli (5-Minute Easy Recipe + Vegan Option)

    Creamy, savory, bright, and tangy, this homemade Lemon Garlic Aioli checks all the boxes! It's easy to mix up this flavorful sauce.

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    close up view of pumpkin seeds

    Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

    Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious snack that you will love! This air fryer pumpkin seed recipe lets you enjoy crispy roasted pumpkin seeds in 15 minutes!

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    Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Cauliflower is an air fried snack

    Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Cauliflower - a spicy snack

    Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Cauliflower is a delicious spicy air fryer recipe topped off with a sweet and spicy Sriracha sauce. This vegetarian air fryer recipe is a winner for game day!

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    air fryer pizza cut into four pieces with fresh basil on top

    Air Fryer Pizza

    Air Fryer Pizza is a quick and easy air fryer recipe. Who would have thought that pizza cooked in an air fryer would be so delicious?

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    clear jar with lid. Inside are sliced lemons in brown dark honey. slices halved lemons on side and above and honey jar also visable

    HONEYED LEMONS

    Honey lemons full of sweet and tangy goodness.

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    a white dish of vegan buffalo chicken dip with chopped herbs on top. A hand is dipping a chip into the dip.

    Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Hot Vegan Buffalo Wing Dip has a cheesy, spicy flavor that will be irresistible on tortilla chips, celery sticks, or seed crackers.

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    a small bowl filled all the way with homemade chile crema.

    Chile Crema

    Creamy and spicy Chile Crema is the best topping for tacos or any of your favorite Mexican meals! It's super simple to make this chile crema recipe with sour cream, chile paste, and just a few minutes in the kitchen. Why This Chile Crema Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for Making The Best...

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    a platter of veggies surrounding a bowl of seasoned sour cream dip

    Seasoned Sour Cream

    An incredibly easy and super tasty recipe for Seasoned Sour Cream can be whipped up in just a few minutes! It's perfect as a dip for veggies, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican recipes. Why This Seasoned Sour Cream Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for Making Seasoned Sour Cream What to...

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    a bowl of popcorn coated in chili powder and topped with diced jalapeno. A hand is grabbing popcorn from the bowl.

    Jalapeno Popcorn

    Homemade Jalapeno popcorn topped with a spicy, buttery coating and fresh jalapeno peppers is the most delicious snack for a movie night. In less than 10 minutes you'll have a craveable bowl of popcorn ready to enjoy. You can even share it if you're feeling generous! Why This Jalapeno Popcorn Recipe is So Good Tips...

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    closeup of toasted candied cashews on a pan.

    Candied Cashews

    Homemade Candied Cashews are so simple to make, and completely delicious in so many ways! Enjoy them as a snack or as a topping for anything from ice cream to salads! These nuts are crisp and crunchy, perfectly sweetened, and flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Why This Candied Cashews Recipe is So Good...

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    a white bowl filled with homemade candied pecans

    Candied Pecans

    Candied Pecans are the perfect sweet and salty crunchy snack! Add them to salads, ice cream, or desserts, or eat them by the handful. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients and can be made in less than 15 minutes. Why This Candied Pecans Recipe is So Good If you REALLY love...

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    a bowl of cranberry dip with jalapenos on a table next to crackers.

    Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

    Smooth, savory, spicy, and sweet - Cranberry Jalapeno Dip has all the right flavors! This easy-to-make dip features a simple fresh cranberry and jalapeno pepper salsa blended with cream cheese, and it will be delicious served with crackers or bread at your next party. Why This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Recipe is So Good If you...

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    a white bowl of roasted corn pico on a plate of corn chips.

    Roasted Corn Pico

    This easy recipe for Roasted Corn Pico is fresh, tasty, and even better than you can get at a restaurant! Enjoy corn pico with chips, on tacos, or added to grilled meals or salads. It's the perfect sweet and spicy homemade salsa. Why This Roasted Corn Pico Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for...

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    a folded quesadilla fritas topped with sour cream and pickled jalapenos next to a tomato avocado salad.

    Quesadillas Fritas

    Quesadillas Fritas are a classic Mexican street food, made with a homemade masa tortilla stuffed with melty cheese, and fried until crispy and amazing. Why This Quesadillas Fritas Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for Making Crispy Quesadillas Fritas What to Serve with Quesadillas Fritas Serve these crispy fried stuffed tortillas with plenty of...

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    a french fry dipping into creamy bbq ranch

    BBQ Ranch - Delicious BBQ Ranch Dressing

    This BBQ Ranch Dressing is a delicious all-purpose sauce that is great for dipping and great for putting on top of your burger! Delicious and easy to make! BBQ Ranch Dressing - Perfect for dipping This post was originally posted in 2015 but was recently updated with new photos and text in 2023. This BBQ...

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    a bowl of orange roasted red pepper crema dip, surrounded by carrot sticks, celery sticks and chips.

    Smoky Red Pepper Crema

    Smoky Red Pepper Crema is a rich and creamy, versatile sauce that fits in perfectly with all of your favorite dishes! Try it as a dip with chips and veggies, or use this delicious dip to jazz up your taco night. Why This Smoky Red Pepper Crema Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for...

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    a white bowl of homemade copycat bitchin sauce, swirled with paprika sprinkled on top. almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers, and seed crackers are around the bowl, and you're looking at it from overhead.

    Bitchin Sauce Recipe

    You are going to love this easy copycat recipe for replicating the original flavor Bitchin Sauce recipe at home! It's made from raw almonds and the perfect blend of seasonings. You're going to want to dip everything in this stuff! Why This Bitchin Sauce Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for Making The Best...

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    finger with purple nail dipping a single air fryer potato wedge into ketchup on top of a plate full of cooked and seasoned air fryer potato wedges

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside! You are going to love these air fryer potato wedges! WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE AIR FRIED POTATO WEDGES TIPS AND TRICKS FOR AIR FRIED POTATO WEDGES MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES AND IDEAS TO TRY Be sure to visit our...

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    A white dinner plate of fresh greens topped with two rectangular watermelon steaks drizzled with balsamic glaze and sesame seeds

    Watermelon Steak

    Pan seared Watermelon Steak is a delicious and completely gorgeous vegan meal. Fresh watermelon slices are marinated in miso, garlic, and soy, and then cooked to perfection, turning juicy melon into perfectly chewy steaks. Why This Watermelon Steak Recipe is So Good Tips and Tricks for Making Watermelon Steak More Vegan Dinner Recipes Many of...

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    clear jar with lid. Inside are sliced lemons in brown dark honey. slices halved lemons on side and above and honey jar also visable

    Lemons with honey

    Lemons with honey is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. This minimal effort recipe yields delicious lemons and honey! What makes these lemons with honey so good? Tips and Tricks for lemons with honey More easy recipes

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    roasted hazelnuts on a white background, some skins removed

    How To Roast Hazelnuts

    Learn how to roast hazelnuts in just minutes. We offer directions for roasting raw hazelnuts in your oven or a skillet! Why you should learn how to roast hazelnuts You’ll need these tricks and tips when you learn how to roast hazelnuts Other yummy recipes

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    finger with purple nail dipping a single air fryer potato wedge into ketchup on top of a plate full of cooked and seasoned air fryer potato wedges

    Air Fried Potato Wedges

    Air Fried Potato Wedges are the perfect combination of a crispy outside and a soft tender potato inside! You are going to love these air fried potato wedges! WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE AIR FRIED POTATO WEDGES TIPS AND TRICKS FOR AIR FRIED POTATO WEDGES MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES TO TRY Be sure to check...

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    black air fryer basket with golden brown air fried jalapeno poppers

    Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

    These vegan jalapeno poppers are creamy, crispy, spicy and insanely delicious! This easy appetizer comes together quickly. Air Fryer and Oven directions included! WHAT MAKES THESE VEGAN JALAPENO POPPERS SO GOOD? TIPS FOR MAKING VEGAN JALAPENO POPPERS MORE VEGAN RECIPES TO TRY We have some of the best vegan recipes here! Try some of our...

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    shishito peppers air fryer - blisted green long pepeprs on white plate

    Shishito Peppers Air Fryer

    Shishito Peppers in the Air Fryer are a quick and delicious snack. The air fryer shishito peppers come out beautifully charred to perfection. This snack only takes 6 minutes to cook! What Makes These Peppers SO Good? Tips and Trips for Shishito Peppers Air Fryer More Air Fryer Recipes to Try! This recipe was originally...

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    green pickle circles with half pickle showing, other half dipped into dark brown chocolate with white sea salt flakes on a white piece of parchment paper

    Chocolate Covered Pickles

    Chocolate Covered Pickles are a unique food combination that is oddly so delicious. This unusual sweet and salty combo will become your new obsession.  Chocolate Covered Pickles Recipe We fully admit that when you are hungry, you probably do not reach for some chocolate covered pickles. But let’s face it, it does combine two of...

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    white plate full of sliced open jalapeno peppers that are stuffed with white and green cream cheese and golden brown breading.

    Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

    These Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are insanely delicious. They are a spicy and mouth-watering snack! Oven instructions provided too! WHAT MAKES THESE AIR FRYER JALAPENO POPPERS SO GOOD?   TIPS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER JALAPENO POPPERS OTHER AIR FRYER RECIPES Be sure to check out our sister site, Air Fryer Eats. It is full of...

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    stacked golden brown bread air fryer fried green tomatoes

    Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

    Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes is the most crispy and delicious air fryer recipe you’ll find today! Ditch the deep fryer to give this Southern comfort food a healthier twist!

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    Buffalo Tofu

    Buffalo Tofu is the spicy, tangy tofu recipe your family will love! Make your own Buffalo sauce with just 4 ingredients to coat this crispy air fryer tofu that's ready in less than 30 minutes. WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS BUFFALO TOFU RECIPE INGREDIENTS IN BUFFALO TOFU Tofu: Tofu is my favorite alternative protein! It's...

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    Vegetarian Charcuterie Board on white and gray table with red and white striped cloth to the left

    How to make a Vegetarian Charcuterie Board

    This Vegetarian Charcuterie Board will be your newest obsession. Push aside the traditional meat and cheese platter and welcome this vegetarian option!   How to make a Vegetarian Charcuterie Board  So what exactly is a Charcuterie board? It is basically a meat and cheese tray, plain and simple. But let’s take this concept a little...

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    A plate of halved hard boiled eggs sprinkled with black pepper

    Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs

    No more guessing how to make perfect hard boiled eggs in the pressure cooker! Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled eggs are a vegetarian staple that is easy to make for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. NINJA FOODI HARD BOILED EGGS RECIPE I feel as if hard boiled eggs are eggs in their purest form. Without any added...

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    Vegan Zucchini Muffins

    Vegan Zucchini Muffins are perfectly spiced for an easy breakfast treat! They're gluten free, packed with protein, and slightly sweet with bursts of dark chocolate. VEGAN ZUCCHINI MUFFINS RECIPE Zucchini is my favorite veggie, but I always have tons from my garden to use. These Vegan Zucchini Muffins are perfectly soft, a little sweet, and...

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    Vegan Meatballs

    Vegan Meatballs are glazed in a sweet sauce and perfect for parties! These tofu "meatballs" are packed with red onion, parsley, oregano, and a little liquid smoke and baked for half an hour for a tender and delicious vegetarian appetizer. This post is sponsored by the EZ Tofu Press! Great vegan appetizers are hard to...

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    breaded Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms on a white plate

    Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms

    Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms is an earthy, mouthwatering fried morel mushroom recipe! These fried morel mushrooms will keep you coming back for more! They are stuffed with cream cheese and breaded to perfection! Air Fryer Morel Mushroom Recipe Morel mushrooms are popular in the spring, when they are eagerly sought out by mushroom hunting fanatics!...

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    Hand holding up Zucchini Pizza with many more below

    Mini Zucchini Pizzas

    Looking for a fun and easy snack? These mini zucchini pizzas are easy to make and fun to customize! Mini Zucchini Pizza Recipe We recently re-took the photos for this recipe. You can see the original photo at the bottom of the post. Same delicious and easy zucchini pizzas, just updated photos! With two growing...

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    Bliss Balls

    Bliss Balls are so decadent you'll forget they're healthy, too! These creamy chocolate tahini balls are covered in sesame seeds for the best no-bake dessert, afternoon snack, or even breakfast on-the-go. BLISS BALLS RECIPE I love a good granola bar, but sometimes I want something bite-sized and a little sweeter. Bliss Balls are the perfect...

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