From crispy air fried mozzarella sticks to quick Instant Pot chili, these recipes are the real game day winners.
There are two types of people: those who watch the Super Bowl for the game and those who come for the food. If you fall in the second camp, then you're in luck. Here are a bunch of creative and seriously tasty recipes for your game day get together. Make them on Super Bowl Sunday or any time you're hosting a crowd.
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These cheesy, snackable meatball bites start with store-bought crescent roll dough, which means less work for you in the kitchen.
Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Meatball Bites
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Baked in mini muffin tins, these mac 'n' cheese bites are a game day must-have. If you're feeling fancy, try adding an additional cheese like Gruyère or gouda.
Recipe: Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
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Despite the crispy exterior, there's no oil required for these homemade air fryer mozzarella sticks. Just don't forget the marinara sauce.
Recipe: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
4. Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Julie's Eats and Treats / Via julieseatsandtreats.com
Parmesan butter-brushed buns get stuffed with mozzarella, pizza sauce, and pepperoni. Of course, you could easily make these vegetarian or switch up the pizza toppings.
Recipe:Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
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It's hard to believe that you can achieve wings this crispy without any deep frying. It's all thanks to your handy dandy air fryer.
Recipe: Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings
6. Shrimp Quesadillas
Gimme Delicious / Via gimmedelicious.com
Serve with guac, pico de gallo, and sour cream for good measure.
Recipe:Shrimp Quesadillas
7. Instant Pot Taco Chili
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This easy, dump and cook chili recipe calls for ground beef but you can always use turkey or chicken. Or leave the meat out all together and double down on the beans and veggies.
Recipe:Instant Pot Taco Chili
8. Kings Hawaiian Cuban Sliders
These buns — built on Kings Hawaiian rolls — are stuffed with ham, pulled pork, mustard sauce, cheese and pickles, then they're baked in the oven until melty and decadent.
Recipe:Cuban Sliders
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These are sort of a big dill. See what I did there?
Recipe: Air Fried Pickles
Southern Parm / Via southernparm.com
Whether or not you choose to make the tortilla chips from scratch, you can rest assured that this party dip will be a crowd favorite.
Recipe: 30-Minute Spinach Artichoke Dip With Homemade Tortilla Chips
Host The Toast / Via hostthetoast.com
Classic potato skins get a Mexican-inspired twist thanks to refried beans, avocado, salsa, and eggs.
Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Potato Boats
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Grab a pack of wonton wrappers and fill them with creamy, cheesy, buffalo chicken dip. Pop them into mini muffin tins and bake until golden.
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Cups
13. Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
The Cookie Rookie / Via thecookierookie.com
Freeze spoonfuls of classic buffalo chicken dip until it's firm and manageable. Then, dredge the dip in egg, flour, and breadcrumbs and fry to crispy, golden perfection.
Recipe:Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
14. 5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
Foodie Crush / Via foodiecrush.com
These homemade taquitos may seem difficult to make, but in reality they call for just five ingredients: shredded chicken,chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cheese, tortillas, and canola oil. Serve them with any and all of your favorite toppings.
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If you need a break from the fried food, party dips, and sliders, these veggie-packed antipasto skewers are just what the doctor ordered.
Recipe: Antipasto Tortellini Skewers with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
16. BLT Party Dip
The Cozy Cook / Via thecozycook.com
All the flavors of the classic sandwich in one creamy, cheesy, salty, crunchy dip. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or even crudités.
Recipe:BLT Party Dip
17. Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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The recipe calls for aged cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and arugula, but of course, you can swap in any of your favorite ingredients. There's no bad way to eat mini grilled cheese.
18. Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos
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These loaded nachos are topped with ground beef and all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings: olives, pickled onions, cheese, cilantro, and the works.
Recipe:Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos
19. Avocado Deviled Eggs
Down Shiftology / Via downshiftology.com
What happens when deviled eggs and creamy guacamole become one? Well, you can easily find out...
Recipe:Avocado Deviled Eggs
20. Slow Cooker Cowboy Queso
The Cozy Cook / Via thecozycook.com
Make this loaded queso on the stove or in a slow cooker. Best of all, you can even whip it up three days ahead of time so it's ready to serve on game day.
Recipe:Slow Cooker Cowboy Queso
Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons / Via kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com
Individual seven layer dip cups mean you don't have to compete for the perfect scoop.
Recipe: 7-Layer Dip Party Cups
Accidental Happy Baker / Via accidentalhappybaker.com
The star of the show here is the cheesy spread, which is made with cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning, chopped roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, and black olives. It's rich, decadent, tangy, and good enough to eat by the spoonful.
Recipe: Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches
Striped Spatula / Via stripedspatula.com
When it comes to mac 'n' cheese, the combinations are endless. Take, for example, smoked gouda and bacon. This recipe comes together in the Instant Pot, so it's quick, easy, and hassle-free.
Damn Delicious / Via damndelicious.net
Pulled pork usually takes hours, but thanks to your Instant Pot it can be ready in about an hour.
Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
Tasty Air Fryer Recipes / Via tastyairfryerrecipes.com
Put your air fryer to work on Super Bowl Sunday. These cheesy, bacon-filled jalapeño peppers are a good place to start.
Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Lovely Little Kitchen / Via lovelylittlekitchen.com
Put out all your favorite pizza toppings and let your guests make their own pizza bagels, DIY style.
Recipe: Homemade Mini Pizza Bagels
Dash of Mandi / Via dashofmandi.com
Once you make pigs in a blanket from scratch, you'll probably never go back to the frozen kind. These get a little extra oomph from everything but the bagel seasoning.
Recipe: Everything Pigs in a Blanket
Unsophisticook / Via unsophisticook.com
Start with your favorite meatball recipe or grab a pack of the frozen kind. Then pop 'em into the slow cooker with olive oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, sugar, and spices. Serve them on sliders, hot dog buns, or just eat them straight by the forkful.
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Lots of butter, an overdose of marshmallow, a splash of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt takes these homemade Rice Krispie bars to the next level.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Rice Krispie Treats
Two Peas and Their Pod / Via twopeasandtheirpod.com
These pretzel bites do take a bit of time, but most of it is just waiting around for the dough to rise. Serve them with cheese sauce or your favorite store-bought condiment like honey mustard or ranch dressing.
Recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
31. Air Fryer Avocado Fries With Lime Dipping Sauce
Skinny Taste / Via skinnytaste.com
Crunchy on the outside and oh-so creamy when you take a bite, these "fries" might just be the most delicious way to eat avocado.
32. Reese’s Pieces Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Averie Cooks / Via averiecooks.com
Reese's pieces give classic chocolate chips a run for their money as the ultimate cookie add-in.
33. Air Fryer Fried Oreos
Recipe Diaries / Via recipe-diaries.com
How do you make an Oreo cookie even more decadent? Wrap it in dough, pop it into the air fryer, and then layer on the confectioner's sugar.
Recipe:Air Fryer Fried Oreos
Sweet and Savory Food / Via sweetandsavoryfood.com
This genius dessert hack is brought to you by your air fryer and store bought pizza dough. Make them your way — stuffed with jelly, coated in cinnamon sugar, or dipped in chocolate frosting.
35. Homemade Mexican Churros
Table For Two Blog / Via tablefortwoblog.com
These buttery, doughy, cinnamon-y churros pretty much melt in your mouth. Pro tip: dip them in hot chocolate for the ultimate cold weather treat.
Recipe:Homemade Mexican Churros
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You could easily eat this cannoli cream by the spoonful...or better yet, add it to phyllo shells for an easy dessert for a crowd.
Recipe: Mini Cannoli Cream Pastry Cups
37. Crescent Roll Apple Pie Bites
Princess Pinky Girl / Via princesspinkygirl.com
Take some store-bought crescentroll dough and lay on the apple pie filling. Roll 'em up, brush them with butter, and bake until warm and gooey. And of course, a little vanilla ice cream à la mode never hurt anyone.
38. Three-Ingredient Strawberry Orange Creamsicle Punch
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Spike it with vodka...or don't.
39. Micheladas
Chili Pepper Madness / Via chilipeppermadness.com
This Mexican-inspired co*cktail— a beer lover's version of the Bloody Mary— is made with light Mexican beer,Clamato juice, lime juice,Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Be warned: It packs a kick.
Recipe:Micheladas
40. Cranberry Orange Whiskey co*cktail
Crowded Kitchen / Via crowdedkitchen.com
This wintery co*cktail may look fancy, but it calls for just a handful of ingredients like whiskey, orange liqueur, orange juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup or agave.
41. Apple Cider Sangria
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This seasonal sangria is the ideal blend of sweet and spiced thanks to Brandy, cinnamon, apple, and ginger ale. The recipe calls for Riesling, but you can swap in whatever white wine you like best.
Recipe:Apple Cider Sangria
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Chicken Parmesan Meatball Bites:
- Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Meatball Bites
- Source: Dine Dream Discover
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Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites:
- Recipe: Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
- Source: Old House To New Home
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks:
- Recipe: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Source: House of Nash Eats
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Pepperoni Pizza Sliders:
- Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
- Source: Julie's Eats and Treats
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Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings:
- Recipe: Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings
- Source: JZ Eats
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Shrimp Quesadillas:
- Recipe: Shrimp Quesadillas
- Source: Gimme Delicious
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Instant Pot Taco Chili:
- Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Chili
- Source: Chelsea's Messy Apron
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Kings Hawaiian Cuban Sliders:
- Recipe: Cuban Sliders
- Source: thechunkychef.com
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Air Fried Pickles:
- Recipe: Air Fried Pickles
- Source: Amanda's Cookin
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30-Minute Spinach Artichoke Dip With Homemade Tortilla Chips:
- Recipe: 30-Minute Spinach Artichoke Dip With Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Source: Southern Parm
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Huevos Rancheros Potato Boats:
- Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Potato Boats
- Source: Host The Toast
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Buffalo Chicken Cups:
- Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Cups
- Source: Homemade Interest
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites:
- Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
- Source: The Cookie Rookie
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5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos:
- Recipe: 5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
- Source: Foodie Crush
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Antipasto Tortellini Skewers with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette:
- Recipe: Antipasto Tortellini Skewers with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
- Source: Half Baked Harvest
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BLT Party Dip:
- Recipe: BLT Party Dip
- Source: The Cozy Cook
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Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:
- Recipe: Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Source: The Girl on Bloor
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Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos:
- Recipe: Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos
- Source: A Wicked Whisk
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Avocado Deviled Eggs:
- Recipe: Avocado Deviled Eggs
- Source: Down Shiftology
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Slow Cooker Cowboy Queso:
- Recipe: Slow Cooker Cowboy Queso
- Source: The Cozy Cook
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7-Layer Dip Party Cups:
- Recipe: 7-Layer Dip Party Cups
- Source: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
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Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches:
- Recipe: Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Source: Accidental Happy Baker
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Instant Pot Mac 'n' Cheese Four Ways:
- Recipe: Instant Pot Mac 'n' Cheese Four Ways
- Source: Striped Spatula
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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork:
- Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
- Source: Damn Delicious
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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers:
- Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
- Source: Tasty Air Fryer Recipes
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Homemade Mini Pizza Bagels:
- Recipe: Homemade Mini Pizza Bagels
- Source: Lovely Little Kitchen
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Everything Pigs in a Blanket:
- Recipe: Everything Pigs in a Blanket
- Source: Dash of Mandi
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Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Subs:
- Recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Subs
- Source: Unsophisticook
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Sheet Pan Rice Krispie Treats:
- Recipe: Sheet Pan Rice Krispie Treats
- Source: Sally's Baking Addiction
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Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites:
- Recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
- Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
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Air Fryer Avocado Fries With Lime Dipping Sauce:
- Recipe: Air Fryer Avocado Fries With Lime Dipping Sauce
- Source: Skinny Taste
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Reese’s Pieces Soft Peanut Butter Cookies:
- Recipe: Reese’s Pieces Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
- Source: Averie Cooks
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Air Fryer Fried Oreos:
- Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Oreos
- Source: Recipe Diaries
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Air Fryer Pizza Dough Donut Holes:
- Recipe: Air Fryer Pizza Dough Donut Holes
- Source: Sweet and Savory Food
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Homemade Mexican Churros:
- Recipe: Homemade Mexican Churros
- Source: Table For Two Blog
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Mini Cannoli Cream Pastry Cups:
- Recipe: Mini Cannoli Cream Pastry Cups
- Source: Whitney Bond
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Crescent Roll Apple Pie Bites:
- Recipe: Crescent Roll Apple Pie Bites
- Source: Princess Pinky Girl
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Three-Ingredient Strawberry Orange Creamsicle Punch:
- Recipe: Three-Ingredient Strawberry Orange Creamsicle Punch
- Source: Baking With Mom
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Micheladas:
- Recipe: Micheladas
- Source: Chili Pepper Madness
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Cranberry Orange Whiskey co*cktail:
- Recipe: Cranberry Orange Whiskey co*cktail
- Source: Crowded Kitchen
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Apple Cider Sangria:
- Recipe: Apple Cider Sangria
- Source: Simply Whisked
I hope this information helps you explore and enjoy these delicious game day recipes!
