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    Home » Appetizers » 22 Gluten-free Game Day Snacks for the Win

    22 Gluten-free Game Day Snacks for the Win

    Published: Feb 9, 2023 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

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    Get ready for the ultimate game day experience with this selection of 22 gluten-free game day snacks! No need to sacrifice taste for a gluten-free diet, these snacks will satisfy the hungriest cravings. From spicy wings to tasty dips, there's something here for everyone!

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    Whether you're a fan of football, hockey, soccer, baseball, tennis, or more, getting together to watch the big game demands snacks!

    Elevate your game-day party food this year! Try these tasty finger foods in this gluten-free snack lineup perfect for game-day parties.

    Game day snacks can be the best part of your game day party with family and friends! If you're like me and you're only interested in the half-time show, 😊 a variety of tasty snacks is essential.

    Make a plan for the big day

    Start by considering your group and their tastes and preferences. For example, you'll want to include a mix of options, including healthy choices to balance out the indulgences.

    Classic game day snack ideas include hot wings, nachos, popcorn, and trail mix. To elevate your game-day offerings, consider making homemade dips or serving the snacks in creative ways, like putting out a build-your-own nacho bar with all the fixings.

    You can't go wrong with wings and dips. Fresh, crisp vegetable sticks with a dip make an easy finger food snack, especially for the vegetarians in your group.

    For something a little different, scroll down to the Blooming Quesadilla Ring. It makes a fun party platter and you can keep it gluten-free with corn tortillas.

    Don't forget to also have plenty of drinks available, including non-alcoholic options for those who prefer them. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a fun and delicious spread that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

    Scroll through the recipe ideas below for lots of inspiration for your game day get-together.

    Click on the green button below each photo to take you directly to the recipe.

    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates on toothpicks
    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
    Sweet dates, smoky bacon and creamy cheese, all in one tasty bite! These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates make a delicious finger food appetizer.
    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
    Close up view of stuffed dates wrapped in bacon
    Overhead view of Blooming Quesadilla Ring.
    Blooming Quesadilla Ring - Gluten-Free
    This Blooming Quesadilla Ring makes a fun party quesadilla platter. Tortilla cones filled with chicken, cheese, peppers and salsa form a ring that's sprinkled with cheese then baked until crispy. Serve these quesadilla rolls with guacamole, fresh salsa or sour cream!
    Blooming Quesadilla Ring - Gluten-Free
    Overhead view of a platter with a blooming quesadilla ring.
    A plate of Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
    Easiest Old Bay Chicken Wings - Air Fryer
    Crispy chicken wings tossed with Old Bay seasoning and served with Blue Cheese Dip make an always popular appetizer or game-day snack.
    Easiest Old Bay Chicken Wings - Air Fryer
    A round plate with Old Bay Chicken Wings cooked in an air fryer, blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
    Smoked salmon dip in a bowl surrounded by crostini.
    Make-ahead Smoked Salmon Dip (Small Batch)
    This small batch smoked salmon dip is a favourite appetizer spread! Made with hot-smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo, it's seasoned with lemon, and dill.
    Make-ahead Smoked Salmon Dip (Small Batch)
    A blue bowl filled with smoked salmon dip surrounded by crostini.
    Overhead view of a bowl of cold crab dip surrounded by pita chips
    Easy Cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
    This crab meat dip is always a hit! Made with fresh or canned crab and flavoured with horseradish, lemon, and crisp veggies, this is a light dip to serve with low-carb crackers or veggie sticks.
    Easy Cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
    Overhead view of a bowl of crab dip with crackers
    A platter of air fryer honey garlic chicken wings with celery sticks. Ideal for game day snacks.
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
    Crispy chicken wings with a sweet and sticky finger-licking sauce!
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
    overhead view of air fryer honey garlic chicken wings served with celery sticksl
    A bowl of guacamole with lime slices and fresh veggies.
    Quick Chunky Guacamole
    This recipe for chunky guacamole takes only 5 minutes to make. Serve with tortilla chips, as a dip for fresh vegetables, as a sandwich spread or with tacos.
    Quick Chunky Guacamole
    a bowl of guacamole with veggie sticks
    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde surrounded by tortilla chips
    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    Tomatillos give this Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde bright, fresh flavours that go well with any Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes! Delicious simply as a dip for tortilla chips, in tacos, enchiladas, or in your favourite Mexican recipes!
    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    Tomatillo Salsa Verde in a blue bowl with tortilla chips
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings with dipping sauce
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
    These easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken wings are finger-licking good crispy wings with a rich sweet and salty teriyaki sauce.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings in a white round dish
    A bowl of shishito peppers cooked in an air fryer.
    Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli
    An appetizer that everyone loves! Air Fryer Blistered Shishito Peppers make a fun appetizer to serve with Lemon Aioli Dip.
    Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli
    Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli Dip on a serving board
    Air fryer lemon garlic shrimp with a bowl of dip.
    Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
    Quickly cook shrimp or prawns in an air fryer, then use them in your favourite recipes.
    Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
    Shrimp on a plate surrounding a bowl of dip
    Pesto smashed potatoes in a skillet.
    Pesto Smashed Potatoes
    Baby potatoes, roasted in the oven until crispy, then topped with garlicky pesto make a delicious side dish, or even an appetizer. These pesto smashed potatoes are so easy to make with either homemade or store-bought pesto sauce.
    Pesto Smashed Potatoes
    Overhead view of smashed potatoes topped with pesto sauce and served with cherry tomatoes.
    A ladleful of vegan chipotle chili.
    Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili
    You won't miss the meat in this Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili! Load it up with your favourite toppings and enjoy a hearty bowl of warm spicy vegetarian chili, or serve it stuffed into a baked sweet potato. Easy instructions for slow cooker and stovetop, too. 
    Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili
    a bowl of vegetarian chili topped with avocado
    Small square bowls of Spanish spiced almonds.
    Spanish Spiced Almonds (Almendras Fritas)
    A small bowl of these salty, smoky Spanish Spiced Almonds tapas, known as Almendras Fritas in Spain, makes a great shared starter or a happy hour snack. Serve these spiced nuts at a tapas party! Delightfully addictive!
    Spanish Spiced Almonds (Almendras Fritas)
    square appetizer bowls of Spanish Spiced Almonds
    Shrimp skewers with Chimichurri sauce on a white platter.
    10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    These 10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers are loaded with bright fresh herb flavours from easy-to-make chimichurri sauce. A low carb, keto and paleo-friendly recipe. 
    10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    Appetizer size Chimichurri shrimp kabobs on a white platter.
    close up overhead view of garlic parmesan chicken wings on a blue plate
    Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Wings
    The best garlic parmesan chicken wings, cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer. These air fryer wings are juicy inside and perfectly crispy outside due to a magic ingredient! An always popular bar or pub snack, now you can make them at home.
    Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Wings
    Overhead view of Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings on a round blue plate
    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple on short skewers
    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    These grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs are skewered with pineapple and cooked to perfection over high heat. They're packed with smoky, spicy flavours! An ideal appetizer or main dish year round. Gluten-free, paleo and low-carb!
    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    Grilled Cajun Prawn or Shrimp Skewers with pineapple on a small white plate
    A platter of garlic lovers' blue cheese stuffed mushrooms.
    Garlic Lovers' Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    Bite-sized mushroom caps, stuffed with garlic, herbs, blue cheese (or other strong cheese) make these Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Easy to make gluten-free.
    Garlic Lovers' Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    Mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese, garlic and herbs on a white narrow serving dish
    Smoked salmon crostini on a black slate board.
    Smoked Salmon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
    Try this Smoked Salmon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese made with slightly sweet honey-lemon goat cheese and smoked salmon when you need an easy appetizer.
    Smoked Salmon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
    Smoked Salmon Crostini with whipped honey lemon goat cheese.
    smoked salmon and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms in ceramic spoons
    Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    These Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese stuffed mushrooms are an easy appetizer, perfect for parties year round. Gluten-free, too!
    Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    A platter of Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings.
    Jerk Chicken Wings - Air Fryer or Oven-Baked
    Jerk chicken wings are air-fried or baked till crispy, then tossed in a fiery jerk sauce. Make it as mild or as spicy as you like!
    Jerk Chicken Wings - Air Fryer or Oven-Baked
    A plate of jerk chicken wings with lime quarters.
    mini cheese balls on a stick, one of 20 easy finger food appetizer recipes
    Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick
    Need a last-minute finger food for your party? To make these Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick, toss the ingredients in a food processor, form little balls, roll in finely chopped nuts, and skewer with a pretzel or toothpick. Easy!
    Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick
    Mini Cheese Balls with pretzel sticks and grapes in the background
    A dish of green goddess dip with fresh vegetables for dipping.
    Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
    Use this versatile Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing and Dip for salads or goddess bowls, as a dip for veggies, a topping for tacos, or a marinade for shrimp or chicken. It's also delicious on pasta or potato salad. Best on sturdier greens like romaine or kale.
    Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
    A dish of green goddess dip with fresh vegetables for dipping.

    Ready to pick your faves? Check the list of gluten-free game day snacks below, make your shopping list, gather your ingredients, and enjoy the game!

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    Gluten-free Game Day Snacks

    Elevate your game-day party food! Try these tasty finger foods in this gluten-free snack lineup perfect for game-day parties.
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
    • Blooming Quesadilla Ring - Gluten-Free
    • Easiest Old Bay Chicken Wings - Air Fryer
    • Make-ahead Smoked Salmon Dip (Small Batch)
    • Easy Cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
    • Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
    • Quick Chunky Guacamole
    • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
    • Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli
    • Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
    • Pesto Smashed Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili
    • Spanish Spiced Almonds (Almendras Fritas)
    • 10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    • Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Wings
    • Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    • Garlic Lovers' Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Smoked Salmon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
    • Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Jerk Chicken Wings - Air Fryer or Oven-Baked
    • Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick
    • Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

    Instructions

    • Select the recipes you know you'll friends will appreciate.
    • Make a shopping list, then organize your ingredients.
    • Prep your favourite game-day appetizer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal
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