Delicious football snacks are a great way to kick off the football season and spend time with friends! I mean, good food and good times always go together!
So we’re sharing our favorite snacks and finger foods for an epic football party or Super Bowl Sunday! The best part? These easy appetizers can be thrown together with minimal effort for your next party and are all approved by football fans!
What are the best foods for tailgating?
A few of our favorite tailgating food ideas are:
- Burgers
- Pizza
- Nachos
- Meatballs
- Chili
- Wings
- Ribs
- Chips and Dip
- Hot dogs
- Subs
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Party subs
We’re sharing all of our favorite recipes for all of these below!
Enjoy game day with the best tailgating food around! These recipes can be thrown together quickly whether you're going to the game or watching it on a big screen at home! Weโve combined only the best foods for these Fried Chicken Loaded Waffle Fries! Skip the chips and enjoy these massive nachos with fried chicken, jalapeรฑos, cooked bacon, and cheddar cheese on fries instead! These crispy air fryer chicken wings are so delicious, ready in 20 minutes, and a crowd-favorite! These loaded pulled pork tater tot nachos (or tochos for short) are an easy appetizer or full meal to make! We combined BBQ, potatoes, and beans to create a cheesy casserole the whole family will love! These Instant Pot Hamburgers with Cheese are super easy to make and a family favorite! This healthier fast food option is also ready in just 20 minutes! These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders are served on a King's Hawaiian bun and topped with aioli sauce. This sweet and salty lunch is so easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes! We also love them as appetizers! This chili recipe is such an easy recipe! Your guests and their taste buds will thank you for making this savory dish! If you love spicy things, this Nashville Hot Chicken Chili is a must have Super Bowl food! Once you have the chicken cooked, you can throw everything into a slow cooker or a large pot on the stove. This Parmesan Keto Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer recipe! They're crispy, golden and cheesy, and they're even low carb! These delicious keto chicken wings are great for football season, holiday parties, and get togethers. These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups are such a fun and easy recipe for the Super Bowl! These deliciously sweet and sticky Air Fryer Chicken Wings are whipped up with everyday ingredients and are the perfect appetizer, game day snack, or family friendly dinner. The tasty marinade and crispy bread coating will provide you with incredibly flavorful and juicy baked chicken strips that are perfect for football snacking or dinners. These Doritos Chicken Tenders are one of the most delicious foods we look forward to during football season! Crispy coated mozzarella sticks made with mozzarella cheese sticks! Perfect for dipping into your favorite marinara sauce. These potato bacon snacks are a classic American snack! While the take a little time to prepare, they are so worth it! These rich and flavorful truffle sweet potato fries offer a double dose of truffle flavor and are tossed in parmesan, fresh parsley, and black pepper. This one is for the meat lovers! BBQ is the best thing that has happened to charcuterie boards. Good luck serving this as an appetizer without it turning into the main meal! We love this meat and cheese charcuterie idea! The mason jars are so cute! These 3-Ingredient Salami Roll Ups are so easy to make and perfect to serve as an appetizer or enjoy as a game day snack! These delicious Jalapeรฑos Poppers are baked and make the perfect appetizer! The spicy, creamy stuffed jalapeรฑos are low carb, help boost your fat intake, and taste like a guilty pleasure! Our Super Easy 5 Layer Mexican Dip is made with salsa, cream cheese, refried beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. We also love to include jalapeรฑos and black olives for an extra kick during football season! Our skinny buffalo dip so simple to make in a crockpot, and it's always gone by the end of the night! This keto pimento cheese dip is a Southern classic. You'll love how savory this snack is because of the cheddar cheese, pimentos, jalapeรฑos and cream cheese. Stuffed with layers of Italian meats and cheeses, red peppers, and pepperoncinis, sandwiched between layers of buttery crescent dough, and topped with a Parmesan, pesto, egg mixture, this twist on antipasto comes together quickly making it the perfect savory dish for any party. This easy microwave peppermint fudge melts in your mouth and is so creamy! The 44 Best Football Snacks and Super Bowl Recipes
Game Day Desserts
Ways to Keep Your Football Snacks Fresh
Whether you’re at home or at the game, these tools and containers can help your tailgating foods stay warm and delicious!
- Programmable Crockpot
- Crockpot Liners for an easy clean up
- LunchBots Thermos
- Stasher Bags(like a resealable ziplock)
That wraps up a few of our favorite tailgating food recipes! You may also find some great ideas from our roundup of leftover taco meat recipes!
What’s your favorite football snacks?
These ideas would also work great for a sports themed movie night!
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