30 Super Bowl Appetizers That Will Win Big on Game Day

Including crowd-pleasing classics like pigs in a blanket, chicken wings, and nachos.

appetizers on coffee table

Whether you're a football fan or not, the appetizers served at Super Bowl celebrations are a reason enough to celebrate. Kick off the festivities with staples like pigs in a blanket, chicken wings, and nachos, then score a touchdown with fresh dips and more innovative bites, like skewers and crab croquettes. We don't know who will win the game, but we're certain about this: Our favorite Super Bowl appetizer recipes are sure to draw cheers.

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Three-Cheese Artichoke-and-Sun-Dried-Tomato Dip

three-cheese artichoke-and-sun-dried-tomato dip — Lennart Weibull

Cream cheese, Colby Jack, and Parmesan come together in a dish that will delight fromage fans. Chopped marinated artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes add texture and flavor to this hearty hot dip.

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Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket

Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket — Kirsten Francis

Our two-ingredient Super Bowl starter calls for store-bought pizza dough and hot dogs. You'll also need a springform pan for baking the pigs; it's the key to the pull-apart presentation. Serve with spicy sriracha mayonnaise for an extra touchdown.

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Marinated Peppers with Mint and Sesame

Marinated Peppers With Mint and Sesame on blue cutting board — Lennart Weibull

Round out your cheesy, meaty appetizer selection with these bright, fresh marinated bell peppers. You can make them up to three days ahead of the big game.

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Pull-Apart Sliders

Pull-Apart Sliders — The Morrisons

This recipe makes 12 sliders, but is easy to double—and that's our recommendation, since these ground beef bites are sure to go fast on game day. The patties are cooked under the broiler and paired with American cheese and Hawaiian sweet rolls.

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Spanish Chorizo Balls

Spanish Chorizo Balls recipe — Con Poulos

A little spicy, a little saucy, and 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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Caramelized Mustard-Marmalade Wings

caramelized mustard marmalade chicken — Marcus Nilsson

Chicken wings are an essential Super Bowl appetizer. This recipe tosses them 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

skillet chili nachos — Justin Walker

Take nachos—the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer—to the next level by topping them with our 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

korean chicken wings — Johnny Fogg

Looking for a departure from the usual buffalo chicken wings? Try these 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

game day appetizer loaded potato dip with chips — Kana Okada

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

CHELSEA CAVANAUGH

This Super Bowl appetizer swaps out the usual tortilla chips for crunchy kettle chips. They're topped with a creamy cheese sauce made with cream cheese, blue cheese, and shredded Gouda.

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Ham-and-Cheese Flatbread

alsatian flatbread topped with flat-leaf parsley — Gieves Anderson

Use store-bought flatbread for this easy appetizer recipe that's perfect for serving during the Super Bowl. The topping is ricotta cheese, shredded fontina, and thinly sliced ham.

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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket — Nicole Franzen

A must-make for any Super Bowl party, our go-to pigs in a blanket recipe calls for wrapping fully-cooked sausages in puff pastry. Bake until golden brown—and watch them disappear fast.

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Easy Baked Chicken Wings

A platter of baked chicken wings topped with crumbled cheese accompanied by celery sticks on a pink plate with a striped cloth beneath — Grant Webster

These wings are crispy, juicy, and sure to disappear quickly. Plus, there's no need to mess with deep frying—they are baked to perfection in the oven. Enjoy them with one of our irresistible sauces: spicy sriracha buffalo, tangy maple-mustard, or sweet-and-sour orange sauce.

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Classic Guacamole

Bowl of guacamole garnished with diced vegetables and cilantro served with tortilla chips on a table — Jason Donnelly

Score a touchdown at your Super Bowl festivities with this favorite appetizer. Our go-to recipe is made with avocados, fresh lime juice, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, garlic, and cilantro.

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Loaded Potato Bites

loaded potato bites outtakes — Kana Okada

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

spicy queso fundido — Pernille Loof

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

Marcus Nilsson

Salty Italian prosciutto shines when paired with sweet, juicy melon. It's a simple and delicious appetizer to serve at a Super Bowl party.

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Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts — Bryan Gardner

Bacon meets Brussels and the result is irresistible. Be sure to serve these bites warm from the oven—and watch them disappear.

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Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip

beer cheese with pretzels and celery for dipping — Ryan Liebe

There's more than just Cheddar in this dip—it's a cheese triple threat made with cream cheese and Gruyère as well as extra-sharp Cheddar. Lager, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard add extra bite.

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Creamy Broccoli-Spinach Dip

creamy broccoli spinach dip — Julia Gartland

An easy appetizer for this year's Super Bowl, this vegetarian dip is served at room temperature, so it's a smart addition to your party menu.

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Red, White, and Blue Potato Chips

Herb-Roasted Pecans with Red, White, and Blue Potato Chips — Noe Dewitt

Take the party to the next level with these homemade potato chips. They're perfect for serving with any of our party-ready dips.

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Hot-Crab and Pimiento-Cheese Spread

Lennart Weibull

Two Southern staples—hot crab dip and pimiento cheese—are combined into one epic spread for an impressive and delicious appetizer.

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Marinated Mozzarella

Dress up mozzarella with fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano, and red pepper flakes for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer you can make ahead.

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Chorizo, Parsnip, and Olive Bites

Chorizo, Parsnip, and Olive Bites — Bryan Gardner

Easy to make and easy to eat, these skewers combine slices of roasted parsnips with pitted green olives and sliced chorizo.

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Crab Croquettes

crab croquettes — Bobbi Lin

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, cumin, and cilantro.

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Yogurt Dip with Crudites and Chips

Aya Brackett

One of the fastest apps we know, this creamy dip is made with Greek yogurt, za'atar, and grated garlic. Simply stir them together and prep the crudités—and you'll be ready for kickoff.

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Cheese Ball

This cheeseball is a party favorite and a cheese-lovers dream appetizer. It's a mix of cream cheese and cheddar cheese, flavored with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, then covered in finely chopped pecans.

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Potato Croquettes

Potato Croquettes — Grant Webster

These potato croquettes are sure to impress the fans with just five ingredients. Sprinkle finely chopped parsley and dust with Parmesan cheese for serving.

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip — Johnny Miller

Inspired by the popular finger food, jalapeño poppers, this dip is packed with heat and cheesy flavors making the perfect game day dish to serve with chips or crudités.

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Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

Meatball Parmigiana sliders are the addition your Super Bowl party menu needs. They only require 35 minutes of prep work and the oven does the rest! The meatballs are coated in marinara sauce, loaded with cheese, and sandwiched in brioche rolls.

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