Delicious Gluten Free Appetizers for Your NYE Bash 

New Year’s Eve Gluten Free Appetizers are a sure way to help you ring in the New Year – whether you’re having a big party with friends or something low-key at home. Here are a few!

One common issue I’ve found {in my 11+ years of being gluten free} is that most appetizers are NOT gluten free. And, you can forget about ordering one in a restaurant. But fear not, times are  changing! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, gluten free can be delicious! And it should be!

Gluten Free Onion Rings

I’m talking real yummy and crunchy with a soft and gooey onion center! Seriously! These are magical! My husband wasn’t sure this was a recipe worth trying but he was incredibly wrong! {He even admitted it!}

Ingredients Needed

1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/4 cup gluten free Namaste Flour

1 tsp salt

1 egg

1 cup milk

1 cup Ian’s Gluten Free Italian Breadcrumbs

1 qt of oil for frying

Click HERE to see the full recipe.

Gluten Free Mozzarella Sticks

Gluten free mozzarella sticks… you know, that elusive item you will {pretty much} NEVER see on a menu when eating out. These are stringy, crunchy and full of flavor. I don’t know why it took me so long to figure out a gluten free version of mozzarella sticks. Years of missed opportunity, right here.

Ingredients Needed

1 16 oz bag of mozzarella sticks

2 beaten eggs

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 cups Ian’s Gluten Free Italian Breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp garlic salt

2/3 cups gluten free flour – My favorite is Namaste Gluten Free Flour

1/3 cup cornstarch

1 qt oil for deep frying

Click HERE to see the full recipe.

Marinara Sauce

If you’re already making a killer homemade mozzarella stick appetizer, you might as well add the finishing touch with this easy marinara sauce! You can also use this as an amazing marinara prep for all red sauce recipes you have! I use it for meatball subs and it’s SO good! Another yummy option is to start your homemade spaghetti sauce with this base. I prefer to add a bunch more garlic when using it for my simmer-all-day-long spaghetti recipe!

Ingredients Needed

3 Tbsp olive oil

5-6 cloves fresh minced garlic (or more to taste…I like a lot of garlic and usually use more)

1 28 oz can tomato puree

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, or 1 1/4 tsp dried basil

3 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, use dried if not available

Pepper to taste

Click HERE to see the full recipe.

Gluten Free Jalapeño Poppers

If you’re like me, you miss this spicy and sweet appetizer. Most jalapeno poppers you’ll find at a restaurant are deep fried, which also means they are not likely to be gluten free! This delicious twist is not only healthier, it’s also one of the best jalapeño popper recipes I’ve ever had! My husband stumbled upon this recipe a few years ago and it is a staple appetizer we will bring to any event. It is always a hit!

Ingredients Needed

25 jalapeno peppers

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 lb bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Click HERE to see the full recipe.

How Are You Spending New Year’s Eve?

Regardless of how big or small your plans are, most of us have plans for ringing in the New Year! Let us know how you plan to use these fabulous Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes and what you think of them! Do you have a well loved and tremendously missed appetizer? I’m always up for finding that perfect recipe and tweaking it to be JUST RIGHT, so be sure to comment!!

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