30 vegan appetizers & sandwiches 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.

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

It’s like deconstructed nachos!

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.

Take your tacos on the go with vegan walking tacos.

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

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

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

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 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 doesn’t get better than this!

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

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

Sun-dried tomato hummus has all of the flavors of pizza.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

Make them in the air fryer or pan fry.

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

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

Or for a more standard quesadilla experience, make a refried bean quesadilla.

With a simple spread of homemade refried beans and non-dairy cheese, this appetizer is as easy as it is delicious.

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.

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 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!

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

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