80 Best Super Bowl Appetizers Perfect for Your Game Day Party
From dips to sliders and more, these football snacks are all touchdowns.
Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is about so much more than football. There are the commercials, the epic half-time show, and last but definitely not least, the food. The second Sunday in February is basically snacking prime time, and you’ve got about four hours to scarf down as many chicken wings, sliders and party dips as you possibly can. Ahead, we've got all the Super Bowl appetizers and football snacks you’d expect from a typical game day spread — plus a few of your future new favorites.
Here, you’ll find everything from classic pigs-in-a-blanket, to cheesy homemade crackers, to buffalo, and well, everything. Vegans and vegetarians, we have your bases covered (wrong sport, we know) with dairy-free queso, homemade hummus and a ton more. For your sanity, we also strongly recommend a mix of store-bought and homemade snacks. Choose one or two options from this list, then pick up a few bags of chips, dips and frozen snacks to add to your menu. You can also round things out with a few healthy Super Bowl recipes, though we definitely won’t judge you for making an entire menu out of finger foods.
It doesn't matter how many people you're cooking for: These apps can easily be halved or doubled in a snap. And to make the evening even more memorable, play a few Super Bowl party games or make yourself a Super Bowl drink while you wait for the coin toss. May the best team win!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Master basic air fryer wings, then switch them up with buffalo or spicy-sweet habanero sauce for a game-day-ready app.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.
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Air Fryer Tostones with Cilantro Dip
Need a little halftime pick-me-up? Try scooping up some bright, citrusy cilantro dip with one of these twice-fried green plantains chips.
Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Sliders
These crispy little mushroom sliders have a million layers of flavor and texture. Serve them with extra sauce on the side.
Beef Empanadas
In our minds, hand-held savory pies are the unsung heroes of game day: they’re filling, portable and relatively mess-free. These are loaded with savory, briny flavor from olives, tomato paste and lean ground beef.
Get the Beef Empanadas recipe.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower’s nooks and crannies equal maximum crispy, golden brown surface area. Plus, they’re even better than chicken wings for holding on to sauce.
Get the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe.
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers are baked instead of fried, so they’re just a tad lighter. But don’t worry: they’re still loaded with bacon and cheese.
Get the Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers recipe.
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Apple Sausage Rolls
We love a bit of healthy competition on game day, but that doesn’t have to apply to the food. Serve these fresh, flavorful apple and sausage rolls alongside, not instead of, your favorite pigs-in- blankets.
Get the Apple Sausage Rolls recipe.
Pulled Pork Nachos
Make this cheesy app in your Instant Pot!
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Zucchanoush
This vegan dip is light but super hearty, thanks to zucchini pureed with olive oil and tahini. Go ahead and grill up some pita to serve on the side.
Get the Zucchanoush recipe.
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Shrimp Curry Potstickers
We love a frozen potsticker, but these juicy, shrimp-stuffed bad boys are a step above. Your guests can choose to eat them either with chopsticks or their fingers.
Get the Shrimp Curry Potstickers recipe.
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Get the grill fired up for this switched-up shrimp cocktail — whether or not your home team smokes the competition.
Get the Grilled Shrimp Cocktail recipe.
Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
On Super Bowl Sunday, it's all about the presentation. These wreath-shaped piggies won't disappoint.
Get the Pigs in a Blanket Wreath recipe.
Parmesan Seeded Crackers
These nutty, cheesy homemade crackers are endlessly snackable on their own, but they’d be straight up addictive with a bowl of spinach artichoke dip.
Get the Parmesan Seeded Crackers recipe.
Cheesy Kale Nests
These crispy-crunchy nests are kind of like kale chips, but with enough heft and structure to make them infinitely more grabbable.
Get the Cheesy Kale Nests recipe.
Vegan Queso
Cashews are the secret to this plant-based party dip. They're so creamy!
Get the Vegan Queso recipe.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These tangy cocktail meatballs star cranberry sauce, rice wine vinegar and a pinch of brown sugar. Use any tart jam in place of cranberry sauce.
Get the Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe.
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Totchos
What do you get when you combine tater tots with nacho toppings? Totchos!
Get the Totchos recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
These roasted cauliflower tacos with homemade slaw make for a light but substantial game day appetizer. You can also easily make a few extra and call it a meal.
Get the Roasted Cauliflower Tacos recipe.
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Chili Dogs
Making chili already? Set out hot dogs to go with it.
Get the Chili Dogs recipe.
Pizza Dip
Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect day to turn everyone's favorite meal into a creamy dip.
Get the Pizza Dip recipe.
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