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    Home » Fall

    30 vegan appetizers & sandwiches for Game Day

    Updated: Jun 2, 2025 · Published: Jan 27, 2021 by Cadry Nelson · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 8 Comments

    Text overlay: 30 vegan recipes for Game Day. Collage with bagel pizza, jalapeno poppers, 7 layer dip, and nachos.

    Game Day isn’t complete without a tasty spread. Here are 30 vegan appetizer recipes and sandwiches for the big game.

    The list includes dips, finger foods, spreads, and hearty sandwiches that require two hands to hold. 

    Text overlay: 30 vegan recipes for Game Day. Collage with bagel pizza, jalapeno poppers, 7 layer dip, and nachos.

    There are all kinds of rivalries and opinions when it comes to sports. But if there’s one place we can come together, it is over the appetizer table.

    Here are 30 vegan appetizer recipes & sandwiches, perfect for Game Day.

    Whether you’re watching the game on TV or just feeling snack-y, these enticing vegan appetizer recipes will surely satisfy.

    There’s everything from dips and spreads to finger foods and filling sandwiches.

    In this post:

    Jump to:
    • Seven layer dip
    • Loaded nachos
    • Walking tacos
    • Chili cheese tater tots
    • Chili dog
    • Barbecue jackfruit nachos
    • Vegan chili cheese dip
    • Vegan jalapeño poppers
    • Vegan pickle rollups
    • Pineapple salsa
    • Pizza hummus
    • Buffalo hummus
    • Tortilla pinwheels
    • Buffalo chickpea sandwich
    • BBQ sandwich
    • Taquitos with jackfruit carnitas
    • Baked taquitos with sweet potatoes
    • Fried olives
    • Vegan hot sausage sandwich
    • Vegan fried shrimp
    • Fried ravioli
    • Crispy fried pickles
    • Crabless rangoon
    • Pierogi quesadillas
    • Refried bean quesadilla
    • Jackfruit Philly cheesesteak
    • Pizza bagels
    • Vegan crab cakes
    • Bánh mì sandwich
    • Vegan fried chicken

    Seven layer dip

    Close-up bowl of dip with layers of salsa, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and refried beans.
    Make this recipe

    This vegan 7 layer dip includes vegan refried beans, easy guacamole, non-dairy cream cheese, and pico de gallo.

    It’s like deconstructed nachos!

    Loaded nachos

    Platter of loaded vegan nachos with guacamole, tomatoes, cashew queso, black beans, and soyrizo.
    Make this recipe

    Speaking of nachos, these loaded vegan nachos are packed with plant-based chorizo, black beans, tomatoes, and guacamole.

    They’re finished with a generous slathering of cashew queso.

    Walking tacos

    Vegan walking taco stuffed with corn chips, non-dairy cheese, and jalapenos.
    Make this recipe

    Take your tacos on the go with vegan walking tacos.

    Everyone can get in on the fun by adding the toppings they love most.

    Chili cheese tater tots

    Chili cheese tots on platter.
    Make this recipe

    Replace chips with tater tots for vegan chili cheese tater tots.

    These loaded tots are covered in 3 bean chili and cashew queso.

    Chili dog

    Hand holding vegan chili dog covered with three bean chili, non-dairy cheese, and pickles.
    Make this recipe

    Of course, if you already have chili made, vegan chili dogs are a must!

    Ladle 3 bean chili over a grilled or pan fried veggie dog. Don’t forget the pickle plank!

    Barbecue jackfruit nachos

    Sheet pan barbecue jackfruit nachos on table with serving plates and jalapeno peppers.
    Make this recipe

    Barbecue jackfruit nachos are a guaranteed crowdpleaser!

    They’re piled high with avocado, corn, bell pepper, scallions, and of course, barbecued jackfruit. Then they’re finished with drizzles of vegan ranch dressing.

    Addictively good!

    Vegan chili cheese dip

    Vegan chili cheese dip in bowl on table with tortilla chips.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan chili cheese dip doesn’t get better than this!

    Three bean chili comes together with seitan chorizo and cashew queso. Just add tortilla chips!

    Vegan jalapeño poppers

    Close-up popper on platter.
    Make this recipe

    Calling all spicy food lovers!

    These vegan jalapeño poppers are filled with non-dairy cream cheese, breaded in panko, and fried. Or you can cook them in the air fryer or oven!

    Serve with vegan ranch dressing for dipping.

    Vegan pickle rollups

    Hand holding pickle rolled in vegan ham and non-dairy cream cheese over platter.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan pickle roll-ups are so easy to make. They use just three ingredients and are always a crowdpleaser.

    Crunchy dill pickle is surrounded by a slathering of non-dairy cream cheese and smoky vegan ham. It ticks all of the pleasure sensors!

    Pineapple salsa

    Tortilla chip being dipped into pineapple salsa.
    Make this recipe

    Pineapple salsa takes only 10 minutes to make! Fresh, juicy, and a welcome addition to your appetizer line-up.

    Pizza hummus

    Swirls of pizza hummus in bowl, garnished with fresh basil, seitan pepperoni, and sun-dried tomato oil.
    Make this recipe

    Pizza hummus has all of the flavors of everyone’s favorite Friday night dinner.

    Add your favorite toppings like seitan pepperoni, olives, or artichoke hearts. Then get dipping with toasted pizza crust instead of pita.

    Buffalo hummus

    Vegan blue cheese dressing on top of a bowl of buffalo flavored hummus.
    Make this recipe

    Buffalo hummus is topped with a creamy layer of vegan blue cheese dressing. Hot sauce gives it a spicy edge, while the dressing cools it down.

    Serve with toasted pita chips, potato chips, or celery.

    Tortilla pinwheels

    Tortilla pinwheels on plate.
    Make this recipe

    Put that buffalo hummus to use in tortilla pinwheels. It’s a fun finger food option that is loaded with fresh vegetables.

    Buffalo chickpea sandwich

    Buffalo chickpea sandwich topped with vegan blue cheese dressing.
    Make this recipe

    Keep that buffalo theme going with a buffalo chickpea sandwich. Load the sandwiches up with vegan blue cheese dressing.

    Prefer a chewy bite? Make buffalo Soy Curls instead!

    BBQ sandwich

    Hands holding vegan BBQ sandwich.
    Make this recipe

    Soy Curls also work beautifully for a vegan BBQ sandwich. Top it with a mound of cool & creamy coleslaw.

    Taquitos with jackfruit carnitas

    Two taquitos on plate with pineapple salsa and salad.
    Make this recipe

    Crispy vegan taquitos are filled with wine-infused jackfruit carnitas. Cook them in the oven or in the air fryer.

    Baked taquitos with sweet potatoes

    Baked taquitos on plate with cilantro and cherry tomatoes. Filled with sweet potatoes & black beans.
    Make this recipe

    Or make baked taquitos filled with smoky sweet potatoes and black beans. They can also be made in the oven or air fryer!

    Fried olives

    Fried stuffed olives on plate with dipping sauce.
    Make this recipe

    You’ll want to pop these fried olives into your mouth – one right after the other.

    They’re stuffed with vegan feta cheese, breaded, and fried until crisp.

    Vegan hot sausage sandwich

    Hand holding vegan hot sausage sandwich over plate with french fries.
    Make this recipe

    Satisfy that bar food craving with this decadent vegan hot sausage sandwich with cheese.

    This flavorful sandwich is topped with hot peppers and onions. Then it’s finished with a slathering of stoneground mustard.

    Vegan fried shrimp

    Hand dipping breaded hearts of palm into sauce.
    Make this recipe

    Hearts of palm take the starring role in this fried vegan shrimp recipe. They can be pan fried or cooked in the air fryer.

    Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping!

    Fried ravioli

    Vegan air fried ravioli with marinara dipping sauce and fresh basil.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan fried ravioli isn’t just for restaurants anymore! Using the air fryer, it’s ready in about 20 minutes.

    Pull out some jarred marinara & get dunking!

    Crispy fried pickles

    Hand holding fried pickle chip over bowl of ranch dressing.
    Make this recipe

    Fried pickles with vegan ranch dressing is a sure-fire crowd pleaser.

    Make them in the air fryer or pan fry.

    Crabless rangoon

    Hand dipping vegan crab rangoon appetizer into sweet chili sauce.
    Make this recipe

    In my pre-vegan life, I often got crab rangoon at Chinese restaurants.

    Now you can make this simplified version of vegan crab rangoon at home with just a few ingredients.

    Pierogi quesadillas

    Wedges of quesadilla with potato, sauerkraut, vegan cheese, and vegan ranch.
    Make this recipe

    Pierogi quesadillas are stuffed with potatoes, onions, non-dairy cheese, and kraut.

    And on the side, there’s homemade non-dairy ranch for dipping.

    Refried bean quesadilla

    Dollop of salsa and cilantro on vegan quesadilla.
    Make this recipe

    Or for a more standard quesadilla experience, make a vegan quesadilla with a simple spread of homemade refried beans and non-dairy cheese.

    This appetizer is as easy as it is delicious.

    Jackfruit Philly cheesesteak

    Vegan Philly cheesesteak on plate with chips and salsa.
    Make this recipe

    For a heartier option, a vegan Philly cheesesteak is a heavy-duty sandwich that screams comfort food.

    It’s packed with savory jackfruit, cashew cheese, sautéed onions, and peppers.

    Pizza bagels

    Hand holding homemade pizza bagel.
    Make this recipe

    Pick up a dozen bagels at your favorite bakery, slice them, and then let your guests add their favorite toppings for vegan pizza bagels.

    They’re ready to go in about 10 minutes in the air fryer or oven!

    Vegan crab cakes

    Platter with vegan crab cakes garnished with dill & lemon and served with dairy-free aioli.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan crab cakes are made with artichoke hearts and chickpeas. They’re finished with a dollop of lemon dill aioli.

    Plus, they can be fried, baked, or made in the air fryer!

    Bánh mì sandwich

    Vegan banh mi on white marble.
    Make this recipe

    This vegan bánh mì is packed with seasoned seitan, carrots, radishes, cucumber, and cilantro.

    It’s a delicious mix of hearty, cool, and crunchy.

    Vegan fried chicken

    Hand holding vegan fried chicken leg.
    Make this recipe

    Vegan fried chicken is served drumstick-style, thanks to a bamboo skewer.

    It is covered in a rice paper “skin,” breaded, and fried.

    Content and photos updated March 23, 2024. Originally posted December 28, 2017.

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    1. Sarah

      January 27, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      I will never allow myself to be in a room with the NFL on after they honored Mike Vick in 2020.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 29, 2021 at 2:07 pm

        Yikes, that’s awful. A good reason to avoid it.

        Reply
    2. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      January 03, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      I could quite happily live on appetizers! These all look amazing. We often make lots of appies on a Saturday night and enjoy them with some beer or wine and a movie!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 15, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        I feel the same way! Appetizers are my favorite part of a meal for sure – especially when they ARE the meal! 😀

        Reply
    3. Sarah De la Cruz

      December 29, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      Ooh, we love doing appetizers for NYE! So fun! Your olives are my very favorite, and I’m thinking we should add a nacho plate this year! YUM!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 15, 2018 at 9:50 pm

        Good thinking, Sarah! I’m so glad you love the olives as much as I do.

        Reply
    4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      December 28, 2017 at 11:26 am

      I’m going for the nachos, tater tots, and olives! What a delicious spread!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 15, 2018 at 9:49 pm

        Excellent choices, Amy!

        Reply

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