10 AIP Appetizers for Your Tailgate Party

I was doing a little bit of internet searching the other day and ended up on this funny post about tailgate party etiquette. The read was quite entertaining until I read their suggestion #9: “Don’t expect anyone to accommodate your food allergies. The parking lot is a gluten-free-free zone.” Uh-oh!

Methinks it is best to be prepared and bring our own finger food and appetizers to the party! So I put together for you a list of my top 10 AIP appetizers so you won’t have to search all over for ideas. You are welcome!

It would be a good idea to pair these AIP-friendly appetizers with some AIP-friendly drinks! Check out this blog post to get my top 10 favorite AIP mocktail recipes!

And the party wouldn’t be complete without some fun party glassware and dinnerware (paper is fine too, especially if it’s colorful and seasonal). I like to stock up on partyware at TJMaxx. That’s where I find the best deals for everything kitchen-related.

1 – Bacon-Wrapped Pears – A Squirrel in the Kitchen

With only 2 ingredients, these bacon-wrapped pears are super easy to make and so delicious!  

2 – Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins – A Squirrel in the Kitchen

These sweet potato skins are the perfect finger food to share with family and friends. They can be made in advance and reheated later as well.

3 – Plantain Fries with Ranch – Real Food and Love

Talk yourself back off the ledge with these good-for-you plantain fries! Don’t care for plantain? No problem, try these Lime Yuca Fries instead, or these Sweet Potato Fries with “Curry” Mayo!

4 – BBQ Pork Buns – AIP Sisterhood

Sink your teeth into those delicious little buns! They are so easy to just pick up and eat, no fork or knife required.

5 – “Nacho Cheese” Dip with Garlic Shrimp – Cook 2 Nourish

Let the game begin with this cheesy dip! Try it with AIP-approved plantain chips as well, sweet potato chips, or fresh cut veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower florets. Here is another dairy-free queso recipe as well you may want to try!

6 – General Tso Asian Chicken Wings – Unbound Wellness

Game on! Nobody will know these tasty little wings are soy-free, gluten-free, with zero added-sugar or cornstarch!

7 – Chicken Mini Meatloaves – Healing Family Eats

Mini meatloaves or meatballs, any way you call them, here is a freezer-friendly snack that can double up as lunch box staple!

8 – Apple Salsa – Bon AIPpetit

This Apple Salsa recipe is delicious and easy enough to make for the whole family. The recipe can easily be doubled if you’ve got a big crowd (keep this recipe handy for your next Superbowl party). 

9 – Chicken Tenders – Wendi’s AIP Kitchen

If you have ever missed fast food, you are dreaming of picnics holiday appetizers and finger food, or you have children, here’s one for you.  Chicken tenders!

10 – Mojo Chicken Avocado Cups – The Paleo Mom

These Mojo Chicken Avocado Cups are a great way to use up all that “leftover” chicken in a way that is quick, delicious and Cuban-inspired!

Enjoy!