Super Bowl Appetizers are the real winner on the big game day. No party would be complete without the best Super Bowl Appetizers and the Best Super Bowl Snacks. From dips to wings to sliders and more, all the best Super Bowl food ideas are right here!

40 super easy appetizers for the Super Bowl.

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Best Super Bowl Appetizers

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, the biggest day of the year for everyone’s favorite thing: snacks! I mean…football…

Okay, I’ll be honest. While everyone else heads to the Super Bowl parties to watch the game, I’m really just there for the Super Bowl appetizers. And I know most of you are too! You know what though? That’s okay! It wouldn’t be a good party without some tasty Super Bowl snacks.

I’m talking dips galore, chicken wings, meatballs, chips (and more cheese dip), sandwiches, sliders, cheese…only the best! Whether you’re throwing a party, headed to a friend’s, or just chilling at home to watch the game, you need some delicious Super Bowl food ideas to cook up.

I know a thing or two about tasty and easy appetizers (it’s one of my favorite types of recipes to make), so I’ve got you covered with tons of awesome recipes for game day appetizers and snacks.

Keep reading for more than 100 of the best Super Bowl Appetizers to make for the big day!

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Super Bowl Food Ideas

Here’s a quick overview of the different types of recipes you’ll find below:

  1. Super Bowl Dips
  2. Game Day Wing Recipes
  3. Best Meatball Appetizers
  4. Super Bowl Sliders and Sandwiches
  5. Bacon Appetizers for Game Day
  6. Best Super Bowl Snacks
  7. Healthier Super Bowl Snacks
  8. Super Bowl Finger Foods
  9. Easy Super Bowl Food Ideas

I am SO looking forward to all that food on game day! It helps to have a bit of a strategy when you go in. Start with some cheese and crackers, then veggies and dip (to get the healthy part out of the way). Then move on to all of the hot cheesy dips, and graze on some of the finger foods. Make sure you’ve got a cocktail in there somewhere to balance out the food. 

After a few hours, I like to go ahead and eat something a little more substantial, like a sandwich or tacos. This is a good time to grab a few wings too! And when you think you just can’t eat anymore, take a break and just grab a handful of chips or Chex Mix.

When the game is over and people start leaving, sneak in for a final round of your favorite Super Bowl appetizers for one last taste. The goal is to end the day feeling super stuffed, and I always win at this challenge.

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101+ Best Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks

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Pictured: Cheeseburger Dip

Best Super Bowl Dips

No game day is complete without a dip or two (or three, or four) to serve. Whether you’re looking for queso, a delicious hot dip, or some simple salsa, these are my favorite Super Bowl dips.

Want even more Super Bowl dip recipes? Check out our Hot Dip Recipes and Cold Party Dips for more!

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Pictured: Baked Chicken Wings

Best Super Bowl Wing Recipes

Chicken Wings seem like the official food of the Super Bowl. Buffalo wings, hot wings, and all the most delicious wing sauces and dips…prepare to get those fingers messy! Here are my fave wing recipes for game day.

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Pictured: Swedish Meatballs

Best Meatballs for Super Bowl

Meatballs are the perfect Super Bowl appetizers because…well, they’re just plain good! It’s so easy to pop them into your mouth, and there are so many tasty flavors to choose from. Here are some of our best meatball recipes.

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Pictured: Cheeseburger Sliders

Super Bowl Sliders and Sandwiches

Sliders and sandwiches are a great Super Bowl food idea. They’re pretty easy to put together, they’re filling, and they’re easy to eat while watching the game.

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Pictured: Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon Appetizers for Game Day

Ah, bacon. Truly the best Super Bowl appetizers are the ones wrapped in bacon. Shrimp, tater tots, crackers, fries…add bacon to anything and it’s good to go!

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Pictured: Homemade Chex Mix

Simple Super Bowl Snacks

In addition to all of the hot food and appetizers on the table, it’s nice to have a few simple snacks going around too. Set out bowls of chips, crackers, and Chex Mix so everyone has something to snack on between the other stuff.

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Pictured: Avocado Fries

Healthy(er) Super Bowl Snacks

The Super Bowl is definitely not the day to be healthy, but for those of you who are trying to eat a little better during those game day parties (I admire you), here are a few healthier options to snack on.

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Pictured: Taquitos

Super Bowl Finger Foods

The Super Bowl finger foods are where you get a chance to shine. Dips, chips, wings…those are all standard (though absolutely delicious and totally necessary), but this is where you get to try different things and add some pizazz into the mix. These are some of my favorite Super Bowl appetizers.

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Pictured: Chicken Quesadillas

More Game Day Food Ideas

After all the snacks and apps, it’s nice to have a few heartier options to serve on game day. Let people graze on everything else as they please, but add in a few other foods that can act as more of a meal for those who are extra hungry. Tacos, nachos, burgers, and chicken tenders are always a great idea!

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Best Game Day Food

And now that you’ve got the Super Bowl food all covered, you might need a few drinks to go along with it! Browse through our cocktail recipes for some ideas. My number one choice for Super Bowl cocktails is this Pitcher Margarita Recipe!

I hope you got plenty of Super Bowl food ideas from this guide! If you’re still looking for the perfect thing, check out the rest of our appetizers right here. Whoever you’re rooting for on the big day, make sure you have plenty of food to enjoy!

Helpful Tools

Whether you’re making all the appetizers to host your own Super Bowl party, or just making a dish or two to bring to another party, here are some of the kitchen tools you might need to prepare these recipes.

  • Slow Cooker
  • Pots & Pans
  • Casserole Dish
  • Serving Platters
  • Serving Bowls
  • Paper Plates
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Cutting Board
  • Baking Trays

Easy Gameday Salsa

Here’s our favorite salsa recipe to make for any party. It’s so quick and easy, and it tastes delicious. Enjoy!

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Easy Salsa Recipe

4.74 from 42 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin
40 super easy appetizers for the Super Bowl.
This blender salsa recipe is the easiest Super Bowl appetizer for easy dipping and snacking.
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Ingredients 

  • 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes drained (I prefer San Marzanos)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped
  • ½ medium white onion rough chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers stem & membranes removed
  • 1 clove garlic skin removed
  • teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt use ½ teaspoon
  • Juice from 2½ limes
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until you get the desired consistency (12-18 pulses should do).
    56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped, ½ medium white onion rough chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1 clove garlic skin removed, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt, Juice from 2½ limes, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Taste test and season to taste
  • Place the salsa in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salsa is best after one hour of refrigeration and gets even better after 24 hours.
  • The salsa will keep up to 7 days, refrigerated.
  • Enjoy!

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Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gSodium: 720mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 23.1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Courtney
Courtney
January 26, 2019 2:05 pm

This is the best! Bookmarking this for Super Bowl eats!5 stars

Beth Klosterboer
Beth Klosterboer
January 26, 2019 11:27 am

I love these appetizers! Bacon anything is definitely a go-to.5 stars

Jennifer
Jennifer
January 10, 2019 1:32 pm

I love all these great recipes for the Super Bowl!! I will be making a couple of them for sure!

Andie Thueson
Andie Thueson
January 10, 2019 10:46 am

This post is making me sooo hungry! So many yummy finds!

Sarah Skaggs
Sarah Skaggs
January 10, 2019 10:27 am

Wow this list is amazing! Can’t wait to try some of these!

Rachael Yerkes
Rachael Yerkes
January 10, 2019 10:17 am

these all look so amazing! We can’t wait for the super bowl!

geometry dash
geometry dash
July 5, 2017 1:56 am

Tequila Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos <3

Tara @ Unsophisticook
Tara @ Unsophisticook
February 3, 2017 7:23 am

Who cares about the game –I’m just in it for the FOOD!!! Thanks for including my yummy pizza dip!

Amy @ The Blond Cook
Amy @ The Blond Cook
January 23, 2017 10:18 am

Wow! All of these look insanely delicious and so perfect for Super Bowl! Thanks so much for including my cheese ball!

Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
January 22, 2017 7:18 pm

Great and delicious looking roundup! You make me want to have a party! Thanks for including my buffalo chicken roll-ups :)