75 Tasty Super Bowl Food Ideas to Try on Game Day

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75 Creative Super Bowl Party Food Ideas Mike Garten

The difference between a good Super Bowl party and a great one comes down to the food. While you can't control the outcome of the game or the quality of the commercials, you can decide which game day appetizers, snacks, sweets and mains you'll serve (or bring to the party).

Score big by setting out a spread featuring the best Super Bowl party recipes — including a mix of ooey-gooey dips, nachos every which way, perfectly bite-sized finger foods and out-of-this-world wings. Below, you'll find a collection of our favorite game day recipes that have been tested-for-success in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen. From healthy Super Bowl recipes and vegan options to decadent desserts, satisfying mains and obsession-worthy snacks, we've got everything you need for the big game. Who's hungry?


Gochujang-Glazed Air Fryer Chicken Wings

When it comes to cooking up the crispiest wings at home, our favorite method involves an air fryer. Switch up your sauce (try this gochujang glaze), so you can serve up buffalo chicken dip and wings without things feeling repetitive.

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Get the Gochujang-Glazed Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.

RELATED: Mini Meatloaves, Turkey Burgers, Loaded "Baked" Potatoes and More Tasty Air Fryer Recipes

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Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch Dip

Give frozen fries an instant upgrade by coating them in barbecue seasoning, then smothering with melty cheese and serving with an easy, cool homemade ranch dip.

Get the Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch Dip recipe.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

A Super Bowl party without buffalo chicken dip? Never! The pros in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen made countless batches in order to create the perfect balance of hot, cheesy and just enough spice.

Get the Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.

RELATED: These Party Dip Recipes Are Perfect for a Crowd

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Loaded Ranch Potato Skins

Nothing says game day like a handheld potato boat filled with melty cheese and crispy bacon. You can save the inside of the potatoes to make another game day snack: ranch croquettes!

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Get the Loaded Ranch Potato Skins recipe.

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Mike Garten


Pull-Apart S'mores Sliders

Need a sweet treat to serve a big crowd? These easy pull-apart s'mores sliders serve 12 people and come together in less than 30 minutes.

Get the Pull-Apart S'mores Sliders recipe.

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Mike Garten


Coca Cola Chicken Wings

These wings coated with a glaze made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Coca-Cola are the definition of finger-licking good.

Get the Coca Cola Chicken Wings recipe.

RELATED: These Chicken Wing Recipes Rival What You'd Get at a Restaurant

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Cowboy Caviar

Make this colorful crowd-pleaser in advance, so that all of the flavors have enough time to really come to life. Bonus: You'll have more free time to actually watch football.

Get the Cowboy Caviar recipe.

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Cheesy, warm sandwiches for a crowd? Easy! Layer rolls with a couple of ingredients, like sliced Cheddar and dill pickle, before popping into the oven.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Party Mix

Surprise everyone with a snack mix that skews delightfully sweet — then watch this crunchy, sugar-dusted Chex mix disappear by the handful.

Get the Cinnamon-Sugar Party Mix recipe.

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Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Looking for something a little less decadent to add to your spread? This lightened-up take on the classic dip is made with tons of fresh herbs, canned artichoke hearts and just a sprinkle of cheese.

Get the Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipe.

RELATED: These Healthy Super Bowl Recipes Are the True MVP

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Smoky Barbecue Ribs

If done right, these juicy ribs practically fall off the bone, which is a must for messy eaters. You can finish them on the grill or opt to broil 'em in the oven for the last few minutes to give the ribs a nice char.

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Ranch Croquettes

These fluffy, potato-y bites are made with ranch seasoning and cheddar and coated in toasted breadcrumbs. Trust us, they'll be gone before the first quarter wraps up.

Get the Ranch Croquettes recipe.

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Skillet Cheeseburger Hot Dish

Don't want to miss any of the game? Skip grilling individual patties and instead make this cheeseburger casserole that packs in all the burger vibes — special sauce included.

Get the Skillet Cheeseburger Hot Dish recipe.

RELATED: Easy Potluck Dishes Guaranteed to Impress a Crowd

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BBQ Beef Nachos

Give your game day go-to a makeover by dressing nachos with barbecue sauce instead of salsa.

Get the BBQ Beef Nachos recipe.

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Applesauce Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This game-day dish requires a little bit of lead time since the pork has to simmer with the applesauce and cider for a couple of hours. But trust us, it's 100% worth it.

Get the Applesauce Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe.

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Mike Garten


Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

No party is complete without a popper — and these cheesy air-fried ones are the ideal Super Bowl snack.

Get the Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers recipe.

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Mike Garten


Air Fryer Chicken Strips

These crispy chicken fingers are way better than the frozen version and a little bit healthier, since they're made with only a splash of oil in the air fryer.

Get the Air Fryer Chicken Strips recipe.

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Mike Garten


Picnic Sandwich Pinwheels

Skip the party platters! These retro roll-ups are so easy to make at home and will cost you way less than what you'd spend at the store. Spreading the tortillas with a thin layer of herbed Dijonnaise before rolling adds just enough flavor without making the bottoms soggy — perfect for making ahead and slicing right before kickoff.

Get the Picnic Sandwich Pinwheels recipe.

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Pizza Dip

For a fun take on a classic cheese pie, dip sliced bread into an ooey-gooey dip, made with layers of sour cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, sauce and Italian spices.

Get the Pizza Dip recipe.

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Mike Garten


Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

This game day dinner — inspired by the sub sandwich — gives off super cozy vibes.

Get the Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers recipe.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Who needs chicken wings when you have these saucy, spicy bites and a flavorful blue cheese dip? They'll be gone before you know it.

Get the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe.

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Mike Garten


Baguette Pizzas

Remember French Bread pizza? Well, these are about 10x better. It's your call: Choose one pizza topping or try them all (we suggest you try them all!).

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Grilled Chicken Wings

The marinade on these wings is perfectly sweet, spicy, smokey, and tangy — and even has a boozy finish thanks to a splash of Jack Daniel's.

Get the Grilled Chicken Wings recipe.

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Mike Garten


Sriracha Mixed Nuts

Everyone won't be able to stop snacking on this sesame-flecked, sweet-and-spicy nut mix.

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11-Layer Salad

Be sure to get some greens into your spread! We served this pretty stacked salad in a trifle dish for next-level presentation, but feel free to toss this garden salad combo into a bowl if that's more convenient.

Get the 11-Layer Salad recipe.

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Mike Garten


Butter Chicken Meatballs

Meatballs are a game day classic. These flavor-packed butter chicken meatballs add a twist to the dish that everyone is sure to love. Serve them with toothpicks for an easy party food.

Get the Butter Chicken Meatballs recipe.

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Mike Garten


Air Fryer Tostones with Cilantro Dip

Another Super Bowl snack that comes together in an air fryer are these crunchy tostones. Don't forget the mojo dip, a creamy mix of avocado, cilantro, scallion and serrano.

Get the Air Fryer Tostones with Cilantro Dip recipe.

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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

Fire up the grill for this smoky, flavor-packed appetizer. The cocktail sauce brings the heat with plenty of horseradish and Worcestershire sauce.

Get the Grilled Shrimp Cocktail recipe.

RELATED: Seriously Easy Shrimp Recipes

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Avocado Chicken Salad Clubs

Serve up an epic stack that combines the best of both worlds — crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato, plus creamy chicken salad.

Get the Avocado Chicken Salad Clubs recipe.

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Cajun-Spiced Puff Pastry Straws

Thawed puff pastry, plus a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning results in the tastiest, sophisticated appetizer.

Get the Cajun-Spiced Puff Pastry Straws recipe.

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Beef Empanadas

When you stuff flaky dough with meat and spices, it's hard to go wrong! These ones also feature pimiento-stuffed olives for a special touch.

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Mike Garten


Crispy Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes are perfectly crunchy on the outside while still staying nice and fluffy inside. Top them with cheese, herbs, salsa, or whatever you have on hand.

Get the Crispy Roasted Potatoes recipe.

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Pepper and Onion Pizza

This colorful snack is made with onions and a medley of peppers that add some freshness to your Super Bowl spread. Don't forget the jalapeño for that extra kick.

Get the Pepper and Onion Pizza recipe.

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Mike Garten


Fully-Loaded Veggie Sandwiches

If you've got some vegetarian guests at your Super Bowl party — or just want a fresh option to balance out the indulgent dishes — whip up a few of these sandwiches loaded with avocado, eggplants, mushrooms, tomato, sprouts and arugula.

Get the Fully-Loaded Veggie Sandwiches recipe.

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Mike Garten


Ropa Vieja

This cozy Cuban dish comes together largely in a slow cooker, making it a perfect choice for game day.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Sneak some veggies into game day with this deliciously creamy dip.

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Mike Garten


Cheesy Garlic Bread

Garlic bread is always going to be a crowd-pleaser. And when it's made with fluffy focaccia and butter infused with Dijon mustard and lemon, it'll be gone before you know it.

Get the Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe.

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Zesty Seasoned Popcorn

Take your regular popcorn up a notch by adding seasonings like furikake and lemon zest or cumin, paprika, and coriander.

Get the Zesty Seasoned Popcorn recipe.

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Mike Garten


Chicken Taquitos

This easy game-day favorite is sure to be a hit with any crew. You can even make it vegetarian by swapping in corn for the shredded chicken.

Get the Chicken Taquitos recipe.

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Gingery Pork Meatball Subs

Meatball subs are a classic Super Bowl food. Mix things up this year with these meatballs made with fresh ginger and topped with sweet chili sauce.

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Crispy Potatoes with Vegan Nacho Sauce

Your vegan friends deserve more than a sad vegetable platter this year. This nacho sauce is so good that everyone — vegans or otherwise — will want to drizzle it on everything you serve.

Get the Crispy Potatoes with Vegan Nacho Sauce recipe.

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Mike Garten


Margherita Muffin

Who needs pizza by the slice when you can have these personal pizzas? Just top English muffins with cheese and veggies for an easy game-day snack.

Get the Margherita Muffin recipe.

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Onion Flatbread

This flavor-packed flatbread features yellow onion, red onion, and fennel, along with fontina and provolone cheeses.

Get the Onion Flatbread recipe.

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Mike Garten


Air Fryer Meatball Sub

Make this crowd-pleaser even easier in the air fryer.

Get the Air Fryer Meatball Sub recipe.

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Mike Garten


Chili Dogs

Chili is a classic for the Super Bowl, but serving it with hot dogs? That's a win!

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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Set out a vegetarian option that's every bit as delicious as the meaty mains.

Get the Roasted Cauliflower Tacos recipe.

RELATED: Easy Vegetarian Recipes for the Whole Family

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Mike Garten


Buffalo Chicken Burgers

Two Super Bowl stars — buffalo wings and burgers — morphed into one.

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Prosciutto and Mustard Pinwheels

Here, three ingredients come together to create a party appetizer that's just as pretty as it is delicious.

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Mike Garten


Pigs in a Blanket

Wrap cocktail sausages in crescent roll dough, sprinkle with caraway seeds, and watch these pigs fly off the appetizer table.

Get the Pull-Apart Pigs in Blankets recipe.

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Chorizo Queso Potato Skins

There will be a huddle around this spicy cheese dip for the whole game, so pick your position well.

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Mike Garten


French Onion Dip

Better than the store-bought version, this made-from-scratch dip relies on caramelized onions for sweet flavor.

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Mike Garten


Double Bean Nachos

The more, the merrier: Layer refried and black beans on a bed of tortilla chips to get your protein fix.

Get the Double Bean Nachos recipe.

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Mike Garten


Vegan Queso

Make everyone happy — the cheese-obsessed and plant-based alike — with this creamy, cashew-based dip.

Get the Vegan Queso recipe.

RELATED: Vegan Recipes So Good, You'll Forget About Meat and Cheese

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Mike Garten


Avocado Dip & Totchos

Sprinkle cheese on store-bought tater tots and let your air fryer work its magic for an instant appetizer.

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Get the Totchos recipe.

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Mike Garten


Chicken Suizas Nachos

For an all-in-one dish, make nachos topped with chicken, greens, and layers of gooey cheese.

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Smoky Guacamole

Keep it simple by serving chips and guac made with grilled avocados for a hint of smoky flavor.

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Creamy Beer Cheese

It's as dreamy as it sounds: Dunk pretzels, chips, or really, anything into a bowl of this beer-infused cheese dip.

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Mike Garten


BBQ Herbed Drumsticks

Short on time? Grab a jar of pesto, slather it on some chicken, and call it a (game) day.

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Smoky Maple Turkey Chili

The Super Bowl is not the time to do dishes, which is why these tortilla bowls come in handy.

Get the Smoky Maple Turkey Chili recipe.

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Cheesy Monkey Bread

Rumor has it that this garlicky, cheesy bread is a good luck charm...

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Pineapple Beef Lettuce Wraps

These customizable lettuce wraps are ideal for setting out, so guests can assemble their own during the commercials — or, in the middle of the game.

Get the Pineapple Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe.

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BBQ Italian Sausage and Pepper Pie

Fire up the oven or grill for this action-packed pizza that's way better than delivery.

Get the BBQ Italian Sausage and Pepper Pie recipe.

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Provolone Veggie Party Subs

These party-friendly sandwiches are fully loaded with tons of cheese and veggies that guests won't even miss the meat.

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Chili Pie with Cornbread Crust

Oh my pie. This cornbread crust takes a basic chili to the next level.

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Mike Garten


Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Sliders

Yes, chicken wings are a must during football season, but these mushroom sliders are a delicious, vegetarian-friendly alternative.

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Mike Garten


Slow-Cooker Meatballs

Serve these homemade meatballs on their own or in mini buns with all the fixins'.

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Making this Italian favorite just got even easier.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Meatballs

Brian Woodcock


Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Pizza

Pizza is a clear favorite when it comes to game-day noshing, and this one has all the classic flavors of buffalo chicken wings. Touchdown.

Get the Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Pizza recipe.

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Mike Garten


Gridiron Grilled Cheese

This simple snack will leave everyone cheering. Use a cookie cutter or sharp knife to make the football shapes.

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Three-Cheese Artichoke Dip

Any snack that involves hot, bubbling cheese is a winner in our eyes.

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Yunhee Kim


Grilled Reuben Dogs

Proof that hot dogs aren't just for the ballpark.

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Con Poulos


Chicken Taco Pizza

Avoid the mess of eating tacos (been there, done that) with this makeshift pizza.

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Mike Garten


BBQ Brisket Tacos

Thanks to the slow cooker, these tacos pretty much make themselves, so you can focus on getting game-day ready.

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Mike Garten


Football-Shaped Bread Bowl

Anything football-shaped is worthy of a spot on your game-day menu.

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ETHAN CALABRESE


Tex-Mex Taco Pizza

Tex-Mex isn't just for tacos anymore. Spread those zesty fillings on a pizza crust and get the best of both worlds.

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Mike Garten


Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

This flaky pull-apart bread, a perfect game-day snack, will have you saying "More please!"

Get the Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread recipe.

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Mike Garten

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