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30 Whole30 Appetizers (Gluten and Dairy-free)

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By: The Real Food Dietitians Updated: 8/25/21

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Here are 30 Whole30 Appetizers to keep you satisfied and on track! In addition to these appetizers all being Whole30 compliant, they’re gluten-free and dairy-free and absolutely delicious. Serve them as a tasty starter or enjoy them as part of a meal or even a snack.

Whole30 Appetizers -- graphic showing 6 different appetizers that are whole30 compliant.

So, you’re doing a Whole30 and craving some good ol’ party food. Well, we have you covered with this round-up of 30 Whole30 Appetizer recipes! We made over some of our favorite party foods and turned them into a delicious Whole30, gluten-free and dairy-free version. They’re also free of grains, soy, legumes and sugar and so tasty that everyone will enjoy them whether on a Whole30 or not!

Party on, friends! 

We’ve got your back with these 30 Whole30 Appetizers to fit every mood. This list includes everything from game-day appropriate sliders and chicken wings, to lettuce wraps and the best guacamole — there’s something for everyone!

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken in a white serving dish with gold serving utensil. One of the 30 Whole30 Appetizers recipes.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potato on a White plate, drizzled with herd sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Whole30 Appetizers roundup includes Buffalo Chicken Meatballs shown in a black skillet with ranch drizzled over top.

Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders

Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders with avocado and red cabbage.

Italian Zucchini Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Zucchini Meatballs on a white plate with broccoli and green beans.

Baked Fish Sticks with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Baked Fish sticks on a serving platter lined with parchment including a bowl of homemade tartar sauce. One of the fish sticks dipped into the tartar.

Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs
Meal Prep Meatballs on platter with dipping sauce

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

A platter of crispy baked buffalo wings with a side dish of ranch dip.

Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps

Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps topped with sesame seeds and cilantro

Buffalo Ranch Egg Salad

Overhead view of lettuce wraps of buffalo ranch egg salad topped with sliced avocado

Curry Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Curry chicken salad in two lettuce wraps ready for serving

The Best Homemade Guacamole

Overhead view of a bowl of guacamole surrounded by fresh raw vegetables

Garlic Roasted Root Vegetable Fries

Close up view of garlic roasted root vegetable fries with dipping sauce.

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Meatballs 

Overhead view of a bowl of Pineapple bbq meatballs topped with green onions.

Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Close up view of a hand dipping a ranch roasted potato into a ranch dipping sauce

Buffalo Chicken Strips with Buffalo Ranch 

Buffalo Chicken Strips with Buffalo Ranch (Whole30)

Ranch Roasted Mixed Nuts 

Ranch Roasted Mixed Nuts

Pizza Kale Chips

Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs

Overhead view of a platter of sweet and sour pork meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions

BBQ Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Topping 

Side view of a plate of BBQ Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Topping 

Stove-top Sloppy Joe Sliders

Overhead view of a plate of Stove-top Sloppy Joe Sliders with a side of coleslaw

Slow Cooker Citrus Herb Pork Sliders 

Overhead view of a cutting board filled with Slow Cooker Citrus Herb Pork Sliders with citrus fruits in the background

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

A hand dipping a Bacon Wrapped Shrimp piece into a dipping sauce

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Homemade BBQ

A plate of Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Homemade BBQ sauce on the side

Chili and Rosemary Roasted Nuts 

Chili and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites 

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Chicken Supreme Sweet Potato Pizza Bites

Sweet Potato Pizza Bites

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Aioli

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Aioli

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Paleo Ranch Veggie Dip

Close up view of a mason jar filled with Paleo Ranch Veggie Dip and raw vegetables in the background.

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms

So many Whole30 Appetizers to choose from. We can’t wait to hear which ones you give a try!

Whether you’re doing a Whole30 are not, these Whole30 Appetizer are truly a must try. We know you’ll love these recipes not only for how tasty they are but for how easy they are to make. If you love this Whole30 Appetizers round-up, you’ll also want to check out some of our other Whole30 recipe round-ups including:

  • 30 Whole30 Slow Cooker Recipes
  • 30 Whole30 Soups, Stews and Chilis
  • 30 Whole30 Sheet Pan Recipes
  • 30 Whole30 Leftover Chicken Recipes

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    Posted on 2/4/19 at 2:14 pm

    Caramelized Onion & Bacon Compote on Sweet Potato Crostini’s are the bomb! Oh soooo good!

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    Posted on 1/29/20 at 7:48 am

    Thanks for the great recipes! I went from 147Lbs last year to 130 lbs. I was to the point I could not loose weight, and I hurt all the time. Whole30 has been a Life Changer. I feel better than I have in years.

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      Hi Melinda! Thank you for sharing that with us! So happy that you are feeling better 🙂 Real food for the win!

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