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!
We’ve found all of the best game day party foods including burgers, dips, appetizers and, of course, cocktails! Because we all know that having an alcoholic beverage goes well with touchdowns!
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!
Tailgate Finger Foods
- Above: Garlic Parmesan Popcorn (5 Minute Prep)
- Keto Pesto Deviled Eggs (10 Minute Prep)
- Instant Pot Buffalo Wings (10 Minute Prep)
- Perfect Potato Skins (10 Minute Prep)
- Keto Jalapeño Poppers (15 Minute Prep)
- Above: Keto Chicken Wings(10 Minute Prep)
- Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels(10 Minute Prep)
- Easy Air Fryer Falafels(10 Minute Prep)
- Roasted Shrimp Cocktail(10 Minute Prep)
Tailgate Party Burgers
- Above: BBQ Apple Sweet Potato Burgers (10 Minute Prep)
- Blue Cheese Burgers (10 Minute Prep)
- Itty Bitty Mini Cheeseburgers (10 Minute Prep)
- Vegan Beet Burger (15 Minute Prep)
- Above: Juicy Air Fryer Hamburger (5 Minute Prep)
- Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Sliders (20 Minute Prep)
- Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sliders (10 Minute Prep)
- Chicken Salad Sliders (40 Minute Prep)
Tailgate Party Dips
- Above:: Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso (10 Minute Prep)
- Mexican Street Corn Dip (5 Minute Prep)
- Black Bean Avocado Dip (5 Minute Prep)
- Easy Vegan Cashew Queso (10 Minute Prep)
- 5 Layer Mexican Dip
- Above: Jalapeno Pimento Cheese (5 Minute Prep)
- Apple Mango Salsa (15 Minute Prep)
- Bruschetta (15 Minute Prep)
- Baked Artichoke and Cilantro Pizza Dip (5 Minute Prep)
Crockpot Tailgate Food
- Above: Paleo Turkey Chili(30 Minute Prep)
- Slow Cooker Vegan Chili(10 Minute Prep)
- BBQ Loaded Totchos (10 Minute Prep)
- Loaded Waffle Fry Nachos (10 Minute Prep)
- Buffalo Chicken Dip(15 Minute Prep)
- Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings(10 Minute Prep)
- Above: Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak (10 Minute Prep)
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs (10 Minute Prep)
- Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip (10 Minute Prep)
Other Appetizer Ideas
- Above: Easy Game Day Snack Mix (15 Minute Prep)
- Keto Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers (6 Minute Prep)
- Walking Tacos (4 Minute Prep)
- Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer (5 Minute Prep)
- Above: Loaded Chili Dogs(45 Minute Prep)
- Veggie Pizza(10 Minute Prep)
Tailgating Cocktails and Drinks
- Above: Sweet Tea Slushy(15 Minute Prep)
- Ice Cream Float(5 Minute Prep)
Ways to Keep Your Tailgating Food 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 foods to eat while you tailgate?
These ideas would also work great for a sports themed movie night!
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