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Diet & meal · 286 recipes

Gluten-Free Appetizer Recipes

Gluten-Free appetizer ideas — naturally gluten-free cooking with real ingredients. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico NeroIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico Nero

Shattered burrata over slow-roasted smoked tomatoes with black basil oil & crispy sage

388 cal · 3g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fat
Crispy Tuile Cups with Escamoles, Charred Corn & Black Garlic OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Tuile Cups with Escamoles, Charred Corn & Black Garlic Oil

Delicate corn tuile vessels holding ancient protein, roasted corn, and umami richness

325 cal · 5g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic Oil

Raw lamb tartare in crispy bulgur shells with tart-sweet reduction

481 cal · 14g protein · 36 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Crispy Celery Root Rounds with Smoked Eel, Sorrel Cream & CapersIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Celery Root Rounds with Smoked Eel, Sorrel Cream & Capers

Thin-fried celeriac discs topped with silky smoked eel, tangy sorrel sauce, and crunchy capers

312 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Smoked Eel & Beet Root Tartare on Rye Crisp with Horseradish FoamIntermediate
Appetizer

Smoked Eel & Beet Root Tartare on Rye Crisp with Horseradish Foam

Delicate smoke, earthy beet, peppery foam

556 cal · 24g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Uni Custard with Crispy Shallot & Charred Lemon SoilIntermediate
Appetizer

Uni Custard with Crispy Shallot & Charred Lemon Soil

Silken sea urchin mousse with textured umami crust

278 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
elegantgluten-freeluxury-ingredient
Crispy Lentil & Garlic Cakes with Tamarind-Pomegranate Glaze & Pomegranate ArilsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Lentil & Garlic Cakes with Tamarind-Pomegranate Glaze & Pomegranate Arils

Golden fried cakes of tempered red lentils, crowned with sweet-sour glaze and jewel-like fruit

615 cal · 13g protein · 33 min
veganhigh-fibergluten-free
Millefeuille de Morue et Légumes OubliésIntermediate
Appetizer

Millefeuille de Morue et Légumes Oubliés

Crispy salted cod & root vegetable puff with beurre blanc émulsion

743 cal · 53g protein · 65 min
special-occasionpescatariangluten-free-option
Crispy Yuca Fondant with Charred Habanero Crema & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Yuca Fondant with Charred Habanero Crema & Black Garlic Oil

Fried cassava cake with spicy cream and umami drizzle

562 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
vegetariangluten-free
Burrata Bruciata con Nocciole Tostate e Olio di ScorzoneraIntermediate
Appetizer

Burrata Bruciata con Nocciole Tostate e Olio di Scorzonera

Charred burrata with toasted hazelnuts and scorzonera oil

512 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-freequick-and-elegant
Crispy Taro & Shrimp Tuile Cups with Chili Oil Drizzle & Pomegranate Seed PopIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Taro & Shrimp Tuile Cups with Chili Oil Drizzle & Pomegranate Seed Pop

Edible vessel with silky filling and jewel garnish

412 cal · 24g protein · 45 min
gluten-freefried
Crispy Beef Lentil Patties with Mint ChutneyIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Beef Lentil Patties with Mint Chutney

Ground beef and red lentil cakes with a surprise green sauce

405 cal · 23g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-free
Crispy Lamb Fricos with Charred Garlic & Lime AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Lamb Fricos with Charred Garlic & Lime Aioli

Rendered lamb fat crisps with tamarind and lime

540 cal · 16g protein · 30 min
gluten-freeelegant
Crispy Hearts of Palm Cones with Charred Lime Butter & Spiced Cashew DustEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Hearts of Palm Cones with Charred Lime Butter & Spiced Cashew Dust

A crunchy, buttery, utterly unexpected canapé

387 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
gluten-freedairy-free-option
Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle TartletsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle Tartlets

Rendered pork jowl with charred apple matchsticks in tiny crispy miso-butter shells

268 cal · 14g protein · 33 min
low-carbgluten-free-option
Crispy Palmito (Heart of Palm) Coins with Charred Lime & Spiced AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Palmito (Heart of Palm) Coins with Charred Lime & Spiced Aioli

Delicate, crispy-outside palm fritters with Brazilian flair

853 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Ajo Blanco Shooters con Jamón Crujiente y Uva AsadaEasy
Appetizer

Ajo Blanco Shooters con Jamón Crujiente y Uva Asada

Chilled almond-garlic soup in a glass, topped with crispy ham and charred grapes

701 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
gluten-freeunder-200-cal
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Crab Salad & Chili OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Crab Salad & Chili Oil

Edible violet cups filled with vibrant seafood salad

578 cal · 18g protein · 38 min
seafoodgluten-free
Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Arborio Rice Balls with Taleggio, Prosciutto & Fig Leaf Oil

Golden, crunchy risotto spheres with melting cheese and a smoky herb oil

1039 cal · 26g protein · 45 min
gluten-free
Charred Octopus & Green Mango SaladSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad

Tender grilled octopus with tart green mango, mint, and Scotch bonnet vinaigrette

543 cal · 37g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli & Crispy Garlic ChipsEasy
Appetizer

Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli & Crispy Garlic Chips

Paper-thin rolled egg crepes with Korean chili and roasted garlic

368 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free
Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint ChutneyIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint Chutney

Golden-fried paneer cubes with a bright, jammy fruit chutney

441 cal · 18g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free