24 of Our Best Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes for Game Day
These recipes are sure to score a touchdown.
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It's game day! Whether or not you're a football fan, the appetizers served at Super Bowl celebrations are a reason in and of itself to celebrate. From staples like Pigs in a Blanket, chicken wings, and nachos to more innovative bites like Marinated Peppers with Mint and Sesame, pictured here, these Super Bowl appetizer recipes are sure to draw cheers.
It's not the Super Bowl without chicken wings and we have three flavorful recipes—first, enjoy a twist on the all-time classic. Our Sriracha-Buffalo Chicken Wings are made with a combination of sriracha (a spicy chili sauce) and melted butter, which is used to glaze our Baked Chicken Wings for a fiery taste. Or, for a bite that's sharp, spicy, and sweet all-in-one, try our Caramelized Mustard-Marmalade Wings. For savory, Asian-inspired flavor, take a bite out of some Korean Fried Chicken Wings that are sure to delight. Whether you make all three or choose your favorite, we're sure they'll win the Lombardi trophy.
While buying some Super Bowl appetizers from the grocery store may offer convenience, we have quick, easy, and delicious recipes that you can make at home. Take our Mozzarella Sticks, for example—all you need to do is slice fresh mozzarella into logs, bread it, and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy. Another MVP is our Classic Guacamole—be sure to use very ripe avocados, which will make mashing a breeze. Or wow with homemade, all-American Red, White, and Blue Potato Chips. Prepare these easy Super Bowl appetizer recipes in the morning, and by kickoff, it'll be time to dig in.
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Spanish Chorizo Balls
A little spicy, a little saucy, and all-around super flavorful, these mini meatballs are made with a combination of ground pork and fresh chorizo, plus onions, red peppers, tomato sauce, and orange juice.
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Pigs in a Blanket
It's not a Super Bowl party—socially distanced outdoors or an intimate gathering with your quarantine crew—without pigs in a blanket. This staple appetizer is so much tastier when you make it from scratch—simply wrap fully-cooked sausage in puff pastry, bake until golden brown, and watch as they disappear one by one.
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Caramelized Mustard-Marmalade Wings
Chicken wings are an essential Super Bowl appetizer. This recipe tosses the wings in a sweet and sharp mixture of orange marmalade, whole-grain mustard, and Dijon mustard for finger-lickin' good flavor.
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Skillet Chili Nachos
Take nachos—the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer—to the next level by topping them with our Easy Beef Chili, plus black beans and shredded cheddar cheese. The dish is cooked in a cast-iron skillet until warm and bubbling.
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Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Looking for a departure from the usual buffalo chicken wings? Try these Korean-inspired wings, which are tossed with soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, light-brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
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Loaded Baked-Potato Dip
Inspired by the indulgent side dish, this tasty appetizer is made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, scallions, and bacon.
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Kettle-Chip Nachos
Swap out the usual tortilla chips for crunchy kettle chips in this Super Bowl appetizer. They're topped with a creamy, cheese sauce made from cream cheese, whole milk, crumbled blue cheese, and shredded Gouda.
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Ham-and-Cheese Flatbread
Use store-bought flatbread for this easy appetizer recipe that's perfect for serving during the Super Bowl. Inspired by the classic lunch sandwich, it's topped with ricotta cheese, shredded fontina, and thinly sliced ham.
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Sriracha-Buffalo Chicken Wings
Add even more heat to classic Buffalo wings by tossing them in Sriracha, a hot sauce made from chile peppers. Don't forget the blue cheese and celery sticks.
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Mozzarella Sticks
Sliced fresh mozzarella is rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until crispy on the outside and perfectly melted on the inside.
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Classic Guacamole
Score a touchdown at your Super Bowl festivities with this go-to appetizer. Our master recipe is made with avocados, fresh lime juice, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, garlic, and cilantro.
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Loaded Potato Bites
Love baked potatoes? Then you'll adore this bite-sized recipe. Peewee potatoes are boiled, then smashed and roasted, and topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, scallions, and bacon.
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Queso Fundido
We're taking the classic cheese dip to new flavorful heights with this recipe. It's made with a combination of fresh goat cheese and mozzarella, plus serrano and poblano chile peppers.
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Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
Salty Italian prosciutto shines when paired with sweet, juicy melon. It's a simple but charming appetizer to serve at a Super Bowl soirée.
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Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
This Super Bowl appetizer that utilizes Brussels sprouts (they're in season in the winter!) is flavorful, crunchy, and best served warm.
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Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip
Beer isn't just for drinking during the Super Bowl—you can also cook with it. A trio of cheese—cream cheese, Gruyere, and extra-sharp cheddar—are mixed with lager beer, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
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Creamy Broccoli-Spinach Dip
Creamy and vegetarian-friendly, try making this easy appetizer for this year's Super Bowl. Fresh spinach and broccoli florets add a green color that's as vibrant as the turf field.
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Red, White, and Blue Potato Chips
Show your stars and stripes with these homemade potato chips that are sure to impress. They're perfect for serving with any of the party-ready dips here.
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Hot-Crab and Pimiento-Cheese Spread
Two Southern staples—hot crab dip and pimiento cheese—are combined into one epic spread for a Super Bowl appetizer that will wow.
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Marinated Mozzarella
Dress up fresh mozzarella with fresh thyme, rosemary, and oregano, and red pepper flakes for the easiest-ever, make-ahead appetizer.
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Chorizo, Parsnip, and Olive Bites
These seasonal skewers are perfect for serving during the Super Bowl. Roasted parsnips are threaded with pitted green olives and chopped, dried chorizo.
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Crab Croquettes
Score big with these poppable croquettes made with potato and fresh lump crabmeat. They're loaded with flavor thanks to minced shallots, red bell pepper, ground cumin, and fresh cilantro.
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Yogurt Dip with Crudites and Chips
This is no ordinary chip and dip appetizer. Greek yogurt is dressed up with za'atar—a warm Mediterranean spice blend—and grated garlic for serving alongside crunchy vegetables and chips.