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New Year’s Eve is almost here and we have gathered gluten and dairy free appetizers to help you celebrate! My family has a number of food allergies, but we still like to celebrate with yummy food, so these gluten and dairy free appetizers are perfect for New Year’s Eve! Let’s celebrate the new year with these delicious New Year’s Eve recipes!
Gluten and Dairy Free Appetizers
Like I said before, my family has a number of food allergies, so planning a party can be difficult. But these delicious recipes allow us to partake in the festivities and not feel left out or hungry!
A lot of these gluten and dairy free appetizers are similar to popular appetizers that most people enjoy on New Year’s Eve. They may take some special ingredients or a little extra work in some cases, but these finger foods are so worth it! So, let’s get festive and ring in the new year with yummy foods!
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Related: Here are 5 dazzling appetizers for your New Year’s Eve Party.
Gluten Free and Dairy Free Appetizer Recipes For New Year’s Eve
Always check the labels when buying products and look for gluten free/dairy free certifications on products before purchasing.
1. Guacamole Dip
There are plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free tortilla chip brands like On The Border, Siete, Thrive, Late July. Pair that with a delicious guacamole recipe, and you’re ready to party!
2. Pico De Gallo
Grab you some GF and DF tortilla chips and enjoy some fresh Pico de Gallo this New Year’s Eve! So delicious, fresh, with a hint of zest. Yum!
3. Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Sometimes a hearty appetizer is needed, and these Cajun shrimp skewers fit that description. Shrimp, spices, andouille sausage (check the package, but most should be GF and DF) are the perfect appetizer this New Year’s Eve!
4. Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries are the perfect way to…pretend to be healthy on New Year’s Eve. I mean, they are…kinda. And the best part of this sweet potato fries recipe is it comes with a recipe for dairy free and gluten free ranch! While this is typically a side dish, I like snacks like these at a party. Something a little heartier.
5. Sweet Potato Chips
Let’s make sweet potato chips! They’re gluten and dairy free! Crunchy, sweet, and delicious! Perfect for a New Year’s Eve party.
6. BBQ Chicken Wings
Finger foods are the best for parties in my opinion, but they can feel limited when you’re gluten free and dairy free. But these sticky BBQ sauce chicken wings are perfect!
7. Devilled Eggs
I don’t know about you, but I have that 1 family member that will vacuum up deviled eggs. So they’re a must at any party, and we have a great deviled egg recipe everyone can enjoy!
8. Red Pepper Hummus
If you love hummus, then you’re gonna love this allergen-friendly red pepper hummus recipe. Creamy, flavorful, perfect for dipping veggies of GF tortilla chips!
9. 7-Layer Dip and GF Tortilla Chips
Seven layer dip is yummy. That’s all I have to say, and the best part is, you can make it dairy free and it doesn’t have gluten! It has refried beans, salsa, peppers, olives, and a hit of lime! This 7 layer dip plus veggies or gluten free tortilla chips are gonna be a hit this New Year’s Eve.
10. Chocolate Covered Bacon
Make sure you get a gluten friendly bacon and an allergen free chocolate like Enjoy Life Chocolate chips. Chocolate covered bacon is a fun finger food that is both sweet and savory!
11. Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Grab some gluten free Ore-Ida tater tots, some bacon, and make this salty savory appetizer! Bacon wrapped tater tots are tasty and delicious and you can dip it into different dips to change the flavor, what a tasty dish.
12. Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Want something with a little kick? Then you’ll want this delicious buffalo cauliflower dip. It’s smooth, savory with a hit of umami thanks to the nutritional yeast, and spice! Everyone is going to enjoy this. And the fact you’re using roasted cauliflower and chick peas is gonna give it even more depth of flavor! Dip veggies in your bowl of dip or your favorite kind of gluten free snacks like chips or crackers.
13. Cowboy Caviar
Never heard of cowboy caviar? It goes great with tortilla chips! And it’s dairy free and gluten free. It’s kind of like a salsa, but with a flair! It has tomatoes, peppers, onions, jalapenos, corn, beans, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Yum!
14. BBQ Little Smokies
BBQ little smokies are fun and classic party appetizer. Most little smoky brands are gluten free and there are gluten free BBQ sauces including some of Jack Daniels BBQ sauces, Shultzs, Stubb’s, and Sweet Baby Ray’s. All you need is little smokies, a crock pot, bbq sauce, grape jelly, and tooth picks and you’re ready to go with this appetizer.
15. Mini Garlic Hasselback Potatoes
I could eat these mini garlic hasselback potatoes all day. They’re savory, crunchy, with a nice dash of salt and they’re potatoes! Perfect for when you need a gluten and dairy free appetizer! These little potato bites taste great and there are so many dips you can dip them in too. You could even melt a vegan cheese on top.
16. Spinach Artichoke Dip
You use cashews instead of dairy in this delicious spinach artichoke dip. It’s savory, full of spices, smooth, and full of veggies. Yum! Dip your favorite grain-free or gluten free chips, crackers, or veggies into this!
17. Cashew Queso
I love this queso…I love queso. And now we don’t have miss out on it anymore! This delicious cashew queso is smooth, flavorful, and savory! Perfect appetizer for a New Year’s Eve party.
18. Candied Maple Cinnamon Walnuts
Sweet nuts are delicious! And these maple cinnamon walnuts are not only sweet and delicious, but they’re festive. There is something about candied nuts that just scream the holiday to me.
19. Coconut Shrimp
This coconut shrimp recipe makes a great appetizer and it tastes great and is dairy free and gluten free which makes it even better! Your guests are going to love this!
20. Air Fryer Fried Green Beans
Green beans as an appetizer? Yes! These air fried green beans are crunchy, tasty, and perfect for dipping. Are they typical? No, but they’re delicious and a fun way to sneak something…kind of healthy into your New Year’s Eve party!
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