Hosting a football party? These 50 food ideas feature everything from chicken wings and cheesy dips to easy Super Bowl appetizers and more! Perfect for your wings party or Super Bowl spread.
When it’s time for a football party, would it be wrong to say that the food matters just as much as the game itself?
From crispy chicken wings to cheesy dips and easy Super Bowl appetizers, there’s nothing like a table filled with crowd-pleasers to keep everyone happy – regardless of how their team is doing!
Whether you’re hosting a wings party or looking for new pickle appetizers to try, these football food appetizers will be the MVPs of your gathering.
Get ready to wow your guests with game-day bites that score big on flavor.
(Love football party food? Check out these tailgating recipes).
Football party food
These football party food recipes will have people going as crazy for the food as they are for the game.
This beef empanada recipe is made with ground beef, vegetables and spices, wrapped up in pie crust and baked until crispy.
Served with a homemade chimichurri sauce, these empanadas are easy to make in under an hour.
These everything bagel ham and cheese sliders are super easy to make and will make a great addition to any Super bowl get together.
With 5 minutes prep time and 20 minutes to cook, you won't be missing any game time whipping these up.
This is an easy Italian stromboli recipe made with refrigerated pizza dough and Italian cold cuts.
Stuffed with provolone, salami, pepperoni and ham then baked to perfection, it makes perfect football finger food.
Imagine mini smoked sausages wrapped in warm, flaky, golden crescent dough filled with two kinds of cheese, spicy jalapenos and crispy bacon bits.
Get in my belly!
Mix prosciutto, mozzarella, and pesto in big fat crusty french bread, and you'll have sandwiches perfect for parties.
If you’re looking for a new way to spice up an old recipe, then you have to try these pull-apart pigs in a blanket.
It’s a fun and delicious take on a classic appetizer perfect for your Super bowl party.
Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings are a spinoff of Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers from Chili’s.
They are a little spicy, a little sweet and a lot perfect.
7 layer dip is an easy appetizer recipe featuring layers of simple Tex-Mex ingredients.
It's quick to make, inexpensive, and feeds a crowd.
Serve this at your next Super bowl party to keep everyone full and happy without breaking the bank.
Bacon beer cheese dip takes your classic pub style beer cheese to the next level.
With sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and your choice of beer, this bacon beer cheese dip is the perfect party appetizer.
Every party deserves a tasty dip like baked feta sausage pepper dip.
Loaded with flavor, this easy to make dip is great for Game Day.
The fresh tomatoes with sautéed onions, garlic, and spices with corn and black beans that make up this black bean salsa are totally delicious.
Slow cooker buffalo chicken dip has just five ingredients and it makes a big batch that’s perfect for parties, get-togethers, and of course game days!
This dip couldn’t be easier to make because it’s a slow cooker dip recipe. Make-ahead for the win.
This pizza dip is creamy, cheesy and packed with delicious pizza flavor.
It's always a party favorite.
Chicken enchilada dip is a fun way to enjoy all the deliciousness of enchiladas in appetizer form.
These babies are made with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, taco seasoning and loads of cheese.
This warm spicy dip is loaded with two kinds of cheese, chorizo sausage, black beans, corn, tomatoes and fresh cilantro with a squeeze of lime for that extra burst of flavor.
Easy to make - the ultimate Super bowl appetizer.
This is a sausage dip you can count on (comes out perfectly every time).
This spicy sausage cream cheese dip is highly addictive and loved by everyone.
It’s the perfect appetizer and chip dip for Game Day or parties.
The yummy flavors of this BBQ bacon cheeseburger dip melt together in the crock pot to make a creamy, irresistible crowd pleaser.
This cheeseburger dip is not only delish and easy to make, but it's also hearty which easily makes this a perfect Super bowl appetizer.
This layered Greek dip recipe is the perfect healthy appetizer for a crowd.
It’s always the hit of the party, plus it’s gluten-free and only takes 10 minutes to prepare.
If you’re planning a football watching party, this fun and delicious football shaped bread bowl with spinach dip has great visual appeal.
This tasty little number is warm and cozy, full of texture and flavor, and ripe for dipping.
Grab some tortilla chips and dig in.
This buffalo chicken dip recipe is everyone’s favorite Game Day or party appetizer.
Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, this easy and delicious buffalo chicken dip is then baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping.
Perfect for football parties, this pizza dip is sure to make the list of your favorite appetizers.
Gooey and cheesy, this easy pizza dip tastes just like pepperoni pizza.
Bonus - it's gluten free.
Air fryer bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese
Roasted jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and wrapped in thinly sliced bacon.
These little bacon halloumi bites are simple to make and quick to disappear.
With beautifully squeaky halloumi wrapped up in sultry salty bacon, little hints of black pepper and tangy chives, you can't go wrong.
These bacon pickle fries make a perfect party appetizer, snack or side dish to a meal.
They're easy to make and fun to eat.
Buffalo chicken poppers are the best of both worlds.
They're basically buffalo chicken dip wrapped up in popper form.
These won't last long when set out for the big game.
Bake up a batch of bacon wrapped potatoes with BBQ ranch dipping sauce for your Super bowl party, and watch them disappear right off the platter.
The best part is that they're super easy to make in the oven — no frying required.
These cheese and bacon stuffed mushrooms may be small, but they pack powerful flavor.
Each bite is a burst of earthy mushroom, salty bacon, and gooey cheese.
These sweet chicken bacon wraps are sweet, salty, and spicy, bite-sized pieces of yum.
They're so good, you won't want to share.
These easy homemade baked meatballs take just 40 minutes to make.
They are baked in the oven, then simmered in a Korean inspired sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Slow cooker raspberry balsamic glazed meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your Super bowl gathering.
They also couldn’t be simpler to make.
These chicken fried pickles make an awesome appetizer, great game day dish, or even a creative vegetarian substitute for chicken tenders.
Yes - despite its name, there is no chicken in this recipe.
Imagine all the the flavors of a jalapeno popper in a mushroom and you'll have this delicious snack.
These mushrooms are filled with cream cheese and jalapeno poppers.
They're easy to make and can be made ahead too.
Just pop them in the oven to bake when you are ready to eat.
These jalapeno poppers wonton cups have that tasty jalapeno popper flavor but are super party-friendly - you can just pick them up and eat them in one small bite.
These vegetarian sloppy joe sliders are a fun twist on a classic and have lots of hidden veggies.
They're cheesy and delicious and a perfect Super bowl appetizer.
These baked, vegan cauliflower wings are a perfect Game Day appetizer.
Sweet potato fritters are light and crispy with hints of ginger, cinnamon, and fennel.
Served with a sweet and spicy sauce, they make a delicious appetizer or side dish for your next tailgate at home, holiday party, or weeknight dinner.
... Or the Super bowl - of course.
These crispy jalapeño loaded nachos are a quick and easy recipe to enjoy watching the big game.
Enjoy the ultimate Game Day appetizer – loaded tater tot nachos.
This irresistible recipe with crispy tots, melted cheese, meat and bacon will have you coming back for seconds and thirds.
This recipe feeds a crowd - perfect if you're hosting a Super bowl party.
Keep it warm in a slow cooker and serve with tortilla chips.
Great for feeding a crowd, these nachos are loaded with everyone's favorite toppings.
Jalapeno poppers and loaded potato skins combine to the most epic game day appetizer you’ve ever seen – Loaded Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins.
Baby red potato skins are piled high with a creamy, cheesy, spicy filling then topped with MORE cheese, crispy crumbled bacon and green onions.
These easy loaded twice baked potatoes are simple to make ahead of time and are a huge crowd-pleaser. Try them out and be the star of your game day event.
Who doesn’t love a good kabob?
Tater tot kabobs are loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions and make a perfect Super bowl snack or appetizer.
Air fryer Southwest egg rolls are a treat that everyone will want to indulge in.
With all the best flavors from a southwestern fare, these egg rolls have a kick and a bite.
They’re perfect for a Game Night appetizer.
Mediterranean antipasto skewers are always a crowd pleaser at a party.
They're colorful and offer your guests a wide variety of flavors and textures; from the turkey to the olives, to the fresh mozzarella balls.
These are sure to brighten up any Game Day spread.
Mini chicken pizza bites are an appetizer for meat lovers.
The base is made from chicken, with a pizza and cheese topping.
They're quick and easy to make and even easier to eat.
These sausage balls are so simple to make and such a crowd-pleaser.
Be prepared though, they might be gone before the game even starts.
This easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for watching the big game.
Chicken tenders are dipped in ranch dressing then coated in a crunchy crushed pretzel coating and baked to perfection.
Serve them with a Buffalo ranch dipping sauce.
Football party food is all about tasty bites and easy-to-make dishes that bring everyone together.
Whether you stick to classic chicken wings, whip up some cheesy dips, or experiment with empanadas, this lineup has everything you need for a winning game day.
So grab your favorite recipes, fire up the kitchen, and make this football party one to remember.
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