If you think food is the most important part of game day, then this post is for you!
We compiled all of our favorite cheesy, deep fried, salty, savory, spicy, and meaty dishes to eat while watching football into one mouth-watering list. Everything from wings, potato skins and dips to ribs and mozzarella sticks.
Serving any of these over-the-top recipes is guaranteed to score you a touchdown!
1. Candied Ribs
Smoky, spicy, sweet, savory, and sticky – these ribs are everything you expect from a great rack and more! Perfect for feeding a crowd on game day.
2. Mozzarella Stick Chicken Fries
Wondering what would happen if chicken fries and mozzarella sticks had a baby? Here’s your answer! The crispy chicken coating makes these over-the-top cheese sticks a game day favorite.
3. Green Hatch Chile Salsa
I love to whip up this punchy, smoky, and spicy salsa when I’m looking for something that delivers maximum flavor for minimum effort. You can use fresh roasted hatch chiles or canned.
4. Smoked Queso
You can make the most delicious queso ever in your smoker – loaded with meat, cheeses, peppers, onions, and more. Perfect for serving a crowd! Make it in a disposable pan for easy clean up.
5. Buffalo Shrimp
What’s better than wings? Crispy, fried shrimp covered in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce instead! Dip them in a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing to cool them down.
6. Buttermilk Chicken Wings
Craving crispy? You have to make these chicken wings covered in a buttermilk breading that has a crunch like no other! Coat them in hot sauce and honey for the perfect salt, sweet, and spicy combo.
7. Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
If you need a low-effort recipe that is budget friendly and can feed a crowd, you have to try these sloppy Joe’s served open-face style on frozen Texas Toast.
8. Spicy Bowls
These are the absolute dream game day snack for pickle lovers! Pack them full of your favorite pickle products, hot sauce, and spices – then scoop it all onto Ruffles cheddar and sour cream potato chips.
9. Pimento Cheese Potato Skins
Potato skins are my personal favorite food to have at a Super Bowl party and this version stuffed with homemade pimento cheese has to be the best variation of all time. Creamy, savory melted cheese topped with pimento peppers, jalapeños, and crispy bacon.
10. Honey Sriracha Lime Wings
Whether you bake, fry, or grill them, these crispy wings coated in a sticky sweat honey sriracha sauce will be the talk of your watch party!
11. Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
Serving a homemade cheeseball always impresses and this version has all the flavors of the classic game day eat, jalapeño poppers. Make it the day before for a hassle-free appetizer.
12. Hawaiian Roll Italian Sliders
Fill everyone’s favorite roll (Hawaiian) with Italian meats and provolone cheese, then baste with butter, top with Italian herbs, and bake. You can’t beat the quick assembly and easy cleanup!
13. Nashville Hot Fried Pickles
How can you improve upon fried pickles? They’re already perfect! Well, the answer is to brush on a spicy Nashville hot glaze. You can use pickle chips or spears. Serve with copious amounts of ranch!
14. Instant Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts
This one is for the Southerners – did you know you can make boiled peanuts in your Instant Pot? This version made with cajun seasoning, tons of garlic, and hot peppers makes the perfect tailgating snack.
Nothing seems like a more appropriate football food than beer and cheese together. This recipe is so good (and easy), it’ll have you digging out your fondue pot from the back of your kitchen cabinets. It’s perfect for dipping pretzels, pigs in a blanket, and even potato chips.
16. Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Anytime I’ve made a platter of buffalo chicken tenders, they’ve been eaten much faster than anything else. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser! They have everything you love about wings, embodied in a crispy chicken tender.
17. Korean Corn Dog
These corn dogs coated in french fries became popular on the streets of Seoul, but their deep-fried deliciousness is absolutely perfect for American football. Pro tip: use frozen French fries as a shortcut.
18. Crock Pot Taco Dip
Serving crock pot dips for game day is such a smart move. The dip stays warm and ready for dipping throughout the party without you having to watch over it. Just set it and forget it!
19. Buffalo Spiced Nuts
Looking for a unique snack to bring to a Super Bowl party? Try these buffalo spiced nuts that anyone could make! Use your favorite variety of nuts and coat in butter and spices, then toast in the oven. They’re addictive!
20. Nashville Hot Wings
Kick the heat up a notch by serving this Nashville Hot version of chicken wings. Serve with pickles and sliced white bread for an authentic touch.
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