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100+ Healthy Party Food Ideas (Paleo & Gluten Free)

February 14, 2018 by Hannah Healy, Updated March 11, 2019 11 Comments

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This epic list of 100+ healthy party food ideas will amaze your friends and family! These recipes feature everything from finger foods, dips and chili recipes to chips fries and more.

A four image collage of healthy party food ideas

Your guests will be so wowed by the delicious flavor they won’t even know it’s good for them! All of the recipes featured below are paleo friendly making them gluten free, dairy free and focused on whole foods that are free of processed foods.

Serve up appetizers like lasagna rolls or make up some homemade salsa and veggie chips. The possibilities are endless!

You can use any combination of these incredible recipes for a summer get-together, a superbowl party, 4th of july, oscar parties, a graduation party, labor day or anything in-between!

100+ Healthy Party Food Ideas (Paleo & Gluten Free):

Chili

Chili is always a great healthy party food idea. Not only is it easy to make a big pot of it to serve a large crowd, but most people love chili and are happy to see it as the main dish at a party. There are paleo takes on the classic chili recipe as well as creative twists like pumpkin chili.

A white bowl with healthy chili and topped with chipped tomatoes and onion

Crock Pot Texas Chili

Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Paleo Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Easy and Delicious Paleo Pumpkin Chili

A small bowl filled with healthy chili and topped with avocado

Zenbelly Chili 2.0

Instant Pot Chipotle Chili

Chicken Wings

Who doesn’t love a good chicken wing? Especially if it’s for the superbowl or the 4th of July…it’s practically mandatory! With so many different flavors like tahini, lemon, jerk and salt & vinegar, you are sure to find one (or 2 or 3) recipes that will be a new favorite.

Chicken wings covered in a red sauce on a baking rack ready to be baked

Spicy Garlic Sauce Chicken Wings

Jerk Chicken Wings

Saucy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings

3 Ingredient Buffalo Wings

Baked Lemon Pepper Wings

A plate of cooked chicken wings with celery and carrot sticks

Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

Tahini-Glazed Chicken Wings

Caribbean Jerk Wings

Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Chimichurri Chicken Wings

Brazilian Style Chicken Wings

Red Curry Chicken Wings

Chili-Lime Wings

Keto Teriyaki Wings

Harissa Spiced Recipe for Buffalo Wings

Chipotle Roasted Chicken Wings

Dips

Dips are a must for any good party. However, if you are paleo you’ll want to watch out for the bean dips like hummus or refried beans. Luckily there are paleo versions as well as other dips that taste delicious (especially when accompanied by one of the homemade chips or cracker recipes below!)

A blue bowl of pumpkin dip topped with herbs

Savory Pumpkin Dip

Sweet Potato Nacho “Cheese” Dip

Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dip

Paleo Jalapeño Popper Dip

A white bowl of buffalo chicken dip topped with pickles and chopped herbs

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Sweet Potato Ranch Dip

Paleo Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Easy Paleo Baba Ghanoush Dip

Paleo and Low Carb Pumpkin Hummus

Paleo Ranch Dressing and Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Sweet Potato Nacho Dip

A small bowl of hummus topped with pesto

Cauliflower Hummus

Paleo Roasted Cauliflower Dip

Guacamole

Dairy-Free Instant Pot Queso

Cajun Eggplant Chia Dip

A bowl of potato hummus with vegetables around it and a hand dipping a carrot into it

Paleo Potato Hummus

Poblano Avocado Dip

Artichokes with Lemon Butter Dip

Fermented Vegan Walnut Thyme Cheese

Queso Dip

Caramelized Onion-Bacon Dip

Smoky Sun-Dried Tomato Cashew Dip

Babaganoush

Chips/Crackers

Chips and crackers are one of the harder foods to find when you are paleo or gluten free. Most pita chips have wheat in them while corn chips are not grain free. On the bright side there are tons of fun recipes to make grain free crackers or chips out of veggies like kale or sweet potato.

Crackers on a wooden surface topped with herbs and baking paper

Almond Herb Crackers

Sweet Potato Chips

Spicy Chipotle Kale Chips

Paleo Tortilla Chips

Zesty Nacho Kale Chips

Zucchini chips in a large bowl with some spilling out over the edge

Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

Homemade Baked Veggie Chips

Grain-Free Herb Crackers

Paleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe

Low Carb Gyro Meat Crackers

Fries

If you are trying to eat a healthier diet there’s no doubt that french fries were one of the first things to go. Instead of frying starchy white potatoes in a ton of unhealthy soy or corn oil, try using healthier oils like coconut oil or baking healthier veggies like carrots or zucchini!

A stack of carrot fries in a tub

Baked Carrot Fries

Zucchini Fries

Smoky Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Finger Foods

When you’re thinking of healthy party food ideas, finger foods is probably one of your biggest priorities. One might think that being gluten free or paleo really limits you on the types of hors d’oeuvres you can make, but there a multitude of creative recipes that feature healthy ingredients and are perfect for parties. These recipes have everything from chicken fingers, kabobs and pizza bites to nachos and deviled eggs.

Chicken fingers on brown paper with a dipping sauce

Chicken Fingers

Chicken Veggie Kabobs

Paleo Southern-Style Fluffy Biscuits

Lasagna Roll Bites

Paleo Onion Rings

 

Crispy Paleo Chicken Fingers

Paleo Low Carb Chicken Nuggets

Avocado Pesto Salmon Pinwheels

Coconut shrimp on a blue plate with salsa

Paleo Coconut Shrimp

Paleo Nachos

Almond Meal Chicken Tenders

Samosa bites on a white plate with two forks

Samosa Bites with Paleo Raita

Paleo Chicken Zucchini Fritters

Paleo Balls of Fire

Garlic Tostones with Chipotle Aioli

healthy potato skins on a baking tray with toppings an a dip

Paleo Potato Skins

Buffalo Cauliflower Poppers Recipe

Liver-Free Rumaki

Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers

Triangle pizza bits on a slate board with a dipping sauce

AIP Pizza Bites

Pineapple Teriyaki Baked Cauliflower Poppers

Oven Fried Stuffed Olives

Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

Jalapeno stuffed poppers topped with bacon

Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

Easy Paleo and Dairy Free Falafel

Pimientos de Padron

Paleo Deviled Eggs Recipe

Cherry tomato appetizers on a wooden board

Bacon Egg Salad Tomato Bites

Orange Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Simple Grilled Calamari Recipe

Cucumber bites stuffed with guacamole on a white plate

Easy Cucumber Guacamole Appetizer Bites

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham

Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Guacamole

Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

Homemade Salsa

Salsa is the perfect healthy food to serve at a party. It’s usually just fresh veggies and herbs so it’s suitable for most diets including paleo and vegan. Making your own homemade salsa can really bring a fresh bright pop to your party. There are tons of different options beyond your basic tomato and onion salsa like pineapple salsa, cucumber salsa and more!

A small bowl filled with Mexican salsa and a chip dipping into it

Easiest ever Mexican salsa

Homemade Salsa with Charred Tomatoes

Pineapple Salsa

Cucumber Salsa

Homemade salsa verde

Mango Avocado Salsa

Salad

It’s always nice to have something green at your party to balance out with all the other fun finger foods. If you’ve been eating chips and wings all day, a nice fresh veggie salad will be welcome!

A cobb salad on a plate with a blue background

Cobb Salad

Beet Jicama Salad

Shrimp Avocado Salad

Southwestern Cauliflower Salad

Hearty Dishes

If you are wanting to provide something a bit heartier to resemble a meal at your party these dishes will be perfect. They’re not too complicated and will be real crowd-pleasers!

A close up of tandoori chicken on a plate with lemon wedges

Tandoori Chicken

Spicy Chorizo Bruschetta Eggplant Toasts

Bacon Avocado Ranch Chicken Burgers

Chinese Lettuce Wraps

Pulled Pork Stuffed Avocado Halves

Goat Cheese Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken

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Comments

  1. Victoria Berman says

    February 15, 2018 at 6:20 am

    Thanks for including my recipe in the post! SO many amazing ones to choose from!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      February 15, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      Of course! Looks great! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandi says

    February 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    All of these ideas look so good! Thank you for sharing them with us.

    Reply
  3. Traci says

    February 15, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Pretty cool these days that there are enough awesome paleo recipes out there to host such a roundup! Looks great! Bookmarking and sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      February 15, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      Totally agree! Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Julie says

    February 15, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    so many options for a party in this post. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    February 15, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    I love when parties have healthier options! All of these look good!

    Reply
  6. Brian Jones says

    February 15, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    What a superb collection of recipes, such a great variety!

    Reply
  7. Lana says

    February 16, 2018 at 11:52 am

    So many great ideas for party food and healthy too! Love a good bowl of chicken wings … Mmmmm. Who doesn’t love dips and crackers. Sweet potato fries are the best. I’ve not had zucchini fries, might try making them. Fab recipes!

    Reply
  8. Ola says

    February 18, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    All of these suggestions look so appetizing! I’d love to try the carrot fries and along with one of the dips.

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      February 19, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      I love the carrot fries! One of my favorites!

      Reply

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