Super Bowl food ideas, you want crowd-pleasing, easy-to-eat, flavorful dishes that ensure everyone stays satisfied through the big game.
Game-day classics range widely from crispy chicken wings smothered in plain buffalo or BBQ sauce to gooey nachos piled high with all the fixings or sliders filled with juicy beef or pulled pork.
Satisfy your munchies with dips such as creamy queso, guacamole, and spinach-artichoke dip with tortilla chips or crunchy veggies. Snacks like mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, and pigs in a blanket all can be held in your fingers. Chili, loaded potato skins, and pizza are also popular if you’re looking for something hearty. And don’t forget the sweet treats: brownies, cookies, or cupcakes decorated for the big game make the perfect end to the feast for an action-packed Super Bowl party.
Super Bowl Food Ideas
Here are 30+ Super Bowl food ideas perfect for game day!
Appetizers & Finger Foods
- Buffalo chicken wings
- BBQ chicken wings
- Garlic Parmesan wings
- Teriyaki wings
- Pigs in a blanket
- Mozzarella sticks
- Jalapeño poppers
- Deviled eggs
- Loaded potato skins
- Mini meatballs
- Cheese and crackers platter
- Soft pretzels with cheese dip
- Nachos with cheese and toppings
- Spinach and artichoke dip
- Queso dip
- Guacamole and tortilla chips
- Salsa and chips
- 7-layer dip
- Hummus with pita chips
- Bruschetta
- Chicken tenders with dipping sauces
- Mini corndogs
- Buffalo cauliflower bites
- Cheese-stuffed jalapeños
- Fried pickles
- Garlic knots
- Loaded tater tots
Sliders & Sandwiches
- Cheeseburger sliders
- Pulled pork sliders
- Buffalo chicken sliders
- Meatball subs
- Philly cheesesteak sliders
- BBQ brisket sliders
- Chicken Parmesan sliders
- Ham and Swiss sliders
- Turkey and cheese pinwheels
These Super Bowl food ideas will keep everyone happy and ready for the big game!
Recipes
1. Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) for frying or preheat oven to 400°F (200°C
- Pat wings dry and season with salt and pepper
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or deep-fry for 10–12 minutes until crispy
- In a bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar and garlic powder
- Coat cooked wings in the sauce and serve.
2. BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Step 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or the oil to 375°F (190°C)
- Season wings with salt and pepper
- Save to Recipe Bake for 40–45 minutes or deep fry for 10–12 minutes
- Simmer your BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a saucepan
- Coat cooked wings in the sauce and serve.
3. Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) or deep-fry at 375°F (190°C)
- Season wings with salt and pepper
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or deep fry for 10–12 minutes
- Combine melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning
- Dip cooked wings in the mixture and serve.
4. Teriyaki Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions:
- Preheat oil to 375°F (190°C) or oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Season wings with salt and pepper
- Baking for 40–45 minutes or deep frying for 10–12 minutes
- Well, heat soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce
- Coat the wings with the sauce and serve.
5. Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 24 mini hot dogs (cocktail sausages)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Roll the crescent dough and cut it into thin strips
- Hot dog: Wrap each mini hot dog in a strip of dough
- Egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
6. Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Ingredients:
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- 1/2 mozzarella sticks, halve
- Coat each stick in flour, egg, breadcrumbs (well-seasoned)
- Fry after freezing for 30 minutes
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C) and fry the sticks for 2–3 minutes or until golden
- Serve with marinara sauce.
7. Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 jalapeños, halved and deseeded
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder
- Fill each half jalapeño with the mixture
- Dunk in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them in half
- Remove yolks, mash with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper
- Fill egg whites back by spooning or piping filling
- Dust with paprika before serving.
9. Loaded Potato Skins Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Make the oven 400 degrees, very hot (200 degrees
- Bake potatoes for 45 minutes, cool, then halve the potatoes
- Scoop out most of the flesh, but leave a thin layer
- Brush skins with olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes
- Sprinkle with cheese and bacon, and then bake for 5 minutes more
- Before serving, top with sour cream and green onions.
10. Mini Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions:
- Tempérer le four a 375°F (190°C)
- Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl
- Form into small meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until it is cooked through
- Pair with warm marinara sauce before serving.
Megan Sheley is the passionate voice and creative force behind Clean Meal Recipes. With over 7 years of experience as a Food Blogger and Recipe Developer, Megan blends her love for wholesome food with her educational background in Public Health to create nutritious, delicious, and approachable recipes.