86 Super Bowl Party Snacks Worthy Of A Touchdown Dance
You're better than store-bought chips and salsa!
I think we can all agree that no matter what team wins or loses (or who is playing at half-time) the best part about the Super Bowl is the FOOD, full stop. And you don’t have to be stuck in the kitchen all day either, especially with these easy snacks you can put out and forget about. We’ve got tons of game day classics here—dips, sliders, nachos, etc., included—but also some sweet and salty snacks that will help keep you out of the kitchen (so you won’t miss a second of the game). Pick and choose your favorites to make for the perfect Super Bowl spread.
When it comes to game day, you really can’t go wrong with the classics like Buffalo wings, baked spinach & artichoke dip, nachos supreme, mini cheeseburger sliders, pigs in a blanket, loaded potato skins… If you do, however, want to change things up a bit, we’ve got some solid recipes for you here too. Check out our Nashville hot chicken dip, our loaded potato skins, our meatball sub egg rolls, our Chicago-style pull-apart pigs in a blanket, or our shredded chicken Parm sliders to get a taste of what we mean. Feel free to get creative too—a lot of game day flavors translate well from one dish to another (pulled pork nachos, anyone?).
To fill out your spread with things that need less attention, you can also try a variety of cold apps that can be made ahead, like our 7-layer dip, our pinwheel sandwiches, or our BLT egglets; or make large quantities of room-temperature snacks that are easy to refill, like our potato skin bites, our pizza popcorn, or our air fryer crunchy chili-spiced chickpeas. And don’t forget make-ahead friendly sweets! Check out our kettle corn, our football brownies, our puppy chow, our chocolate pizza, or our football cookies for ideas. Trust us, football-shaped treats are always a hit. If your crowd doesn't have sweet tooth, try our pepperoni football, our pigskin in a blanket, or our football cheese ball instead—they might just get more attention than the game!
French Dip Sliders
Packed with tender sliced beef and melty cheese, these sliders are just as warm and satisfying as a full-size French dip sandwich. Trust us, and make extra of that au jus.
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Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers
Stuffed mini peppers (especially cheesy ones) are such an easy appetizer to throw together and are always a crowd-pleaser. These are a really good vegetarian alternative to a jalapeño popper, so everyone can enjoy them at your game day or party spread. Mini peppers are sweet, so you don’t have to worry about the random super-hot jalapeño popping up.
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4-Way Dip
The hardest decision on game day is which dip to make. This dip gets rid of that. Combining our four favorite dips of Buffalo chicken, spinach artichoke, jalapeño popper, and pizza dip, this dip has something for everyone. Your game day spread just got infinitely better.
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Rice Paper Mozzarella Sticks
Some recipes are just good plain fun, like these rice paper mozzarella sticks with chili garlic marinara sauce. The classic cheese pull-tastic mozz sticks you know and love get a fun upgrade with chewy rice paper and a homemade chili garlic-spiked sauce. Just wrap the sticks in a sheet of soaked rice paper, then bread with Parm-studded panko, and fry until deep golden brown and a little bit chewy. Now that's an appetizer that will get your party started!
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
When it comes to Super Bowl dips, our allegiance lies with anything thats super-cheesy, creamy and smoky. This jalapeño popper-inspired dip nails all three! It gets a kick from the jalapeño, but not so much that you'll be running for a glass of milk.
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Smash Dumplings
Pleating dumplings is a full-on art, but if you’re all fingers and thumbs with a wrapper (like us!), smash dumplings are the way to go. Layered with an aromatic pork and cabbage filling, this effortless take on gyoza is simple enough to whip up any night of the week. Oh, and did we mention it makes for a great party app?
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Pigs In A Blanket
There's something very classic about the crescent roll dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough both should work here too.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Pineapple BBQ Meatballs
These pineapple BBQ meatballs are juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection in a sauce made with sweet pineapple chunks. Stick a toothpick in each meatball for a crowd-pleasing make-ahead appetizer, or serve them over rice for a quick and easy dinner all year long.
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Pizza Popcorn
Packed with pepperoni, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, this pizza popcorn can almost double as a meal. Okay, not really, unless you're a Sunday night popcorn dinner type of person. One thing we can guarantee? This is the best way to upgrade this classic salty snack.
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Roasted Shallot & Garlic Caesar Dip
We love riffing off Caesar salad, especially like our fried chicken Caesar sandwich, and now we have a dip to look forward to, one that’s filled with roasted shallots and garlic. Watch out, spinach-artichoke dip—this is the appetizer no one will see coming.
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French Dip Stuffed Biscuits
Who knew simple, store-bought ingredients like a can of biscuits, deli sliced roast beef, and a packet of au jus gravy mix could be transformed into something so delicious? Well, we did, which is why we’re strongly suggesting you make these ASAP. Serve them as an appetizer at your next tailgate party—your guests will thank you.
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Ham & Swiss Hasselback Biscuit Bites
Step aside, hasselback potatoes: Hasselback biscuit bites are coming to steal your thunder. Featuring convenient canned biscuits stuffed with ham and cheese, these flaky, buttery bites will delight party guests and tailgaters wherever they appear.
Lumpia
For our version of this East Asian staple, we went with a blend of shrimp and ground pork spiked with garlic, ginger, and scallions. Make enough to go alongside a bowl of pancit and freeze the rest, or fry them all and make enough to feed a crowd. Don’t forget your favorite brand of sweet chili sauce for dipping!
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
This instant classic remains a favorite of dip lovers everywhere. It's so quick and easy to make. (This recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together, though if you want to make it even EASIER, you can choose to make it in your slow cooker.)
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Loaded Mediterranean Sweet Potato Fries
These loaded sweet potato fries are not only more nutritious than the average fries, they’re also layered with a flavorful Mediterranean tomato-cucumber salad, and made even better with a tahini-yogurt sauce. These fries are great alongside anything on a skewer, or as a snack at your next party (yes, a party of one totally counts).
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Toasted Ravioli
The steps are simple for this foolproof app: Start with your favorite ravioli (store-bought are just fine here), coat them in eggs and bread crumbs, then fry—either in hot oil or in your air fryer. Serve them with warm marinara on the side and showered with Parmesan for the best tailgate app around.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Wings are a game day staple, but if you’re vegetarian (or simply looking to eat less meat), then these cauliflower wings are the answer. When you're craving something a bit lighter—or need to please plant-based guests—these wings are the app you'll turn to again and again....and, again!
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Pretzel Bites
These mozzarella-stuffed pretzel bites are the perfect after-school or holiday bite-sized appetizers. The best part is that they’re made with just three ingredients: store-bought pizza dough, mozzarella cheese sticks, and flaky salt.
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Potato Skin Bites
Loaded potato skins are the MVP of game day apps. That being said, when you’re throwing a big bash, the full-sized skins aren’t the easiest app to prepare. Enter: potato skin bites.
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