47 Super Bowl Appetizers For Your Tastiest Watch Party Yet

By

Kimberly Holland

Updated on June 25, 2024

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe — Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Super Bowl Sunday is a special day—mostly because it provides an excuse to eat lots of cheese, nurse an ice-cold beer, and (of course) watch some football. There's nothing better than settling in on the couch to watch the game with good friends and great food. We've given classic finger foods a serious update with some delicious bite-sized, handheld appetizers, making it easy to enjoy snacking while you keep your eyes on the game. If you're already late to the party or entertaining in a pinch, back-pocket recipes require minimal effort but deliver maximum reward. If you prefer to set up a family-style appetizer spread, boards, chips, and dips are the way to go. No matter how you like to set up your Super Bowl party, we have an appetizer idea that's sure to wow the crowd. Whether your team wins or loses, you'll be the MVP of Super Bowl appetizers. Game over.

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Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Million Dollar Deviled Eggs on a platter to serve — Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Tangy, buttery, and smoky, with a bit of a crunch—these deviled eggs are perfect for a crowd.

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Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos

Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Best served hot off the stove, these Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos will be devoured before the end of the first quarter.

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Taco Dip

Southern Living Taco Dip in a dish to serve with chips — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

If you're looking for an easy dip that won't fumble the ball, there is nothing not to love about this loaded taco dip. We recommend using a salsa that's not super watery for this dip, so that the it doesn't get watered down.

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Candied Bacon Crackers

Southern Living Bacon Crackers on a platter to serve — Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

You won’t believe how easy these crackers are to make. Make extra because they're gone just as quickly as they're put out.

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Loaded Deviled Eggs

Loaded Deviled Eggs - Southern Living — Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Everything you love about loaded baked potatoes in deviled egg form.

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Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans

Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans — Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Go full-out fiery with extra jalapeño or ditch the chorizo for a vegetarian app. You can load up these sheet pan nachos any way you'd like.

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West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls

West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls on a plate to serve — Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey

Originally made as a lunch for coal miners, pepperoni rolls are today a beloved snack and appetizer throughout the Mountain State. We think they'd make a perfect gameday snack, too.

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Mini Potato Skins

Mini Potato Skins — Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer

These miniature potato skins are the perfect size for snacking. Made with baby Dutch potatoes, these are topped with all your favorites. You may want to make a double batch if you want them to last past halftime.

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Potlikker Boiled Peanuts

Southern Living Potlikker Boiled Peanuts in a bowl to serve — Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Boiled peanuts are an iconic Southern snack, reminiscent of dusty back roads, family vacations, and the good old days. Swimming in their own peanutty cooking liquid, they’re delicious on their own, but powered by potlikker, they’re something entirely better.

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French Dip Sliders

French Dip Sliders — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

The tray of sliders lasted all of 10 minutes in the Southern Living Test Kitchen, and folks were fighting over the last slider. Come prepared with a second tray if you have a crowd to feed.

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Fried Pickle Chips

Fried Pickle Chips — Alison Miksch

Forget about the French fries—this year, we're all about the fried pickles. These chips are just as addicting as the riff on Comeback Sauce we've paired them with. Sounds like a match made in heaven.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic-Butter Shrimp — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Design a whole appetizer platter around these buttery garlic shrimp. We promise they're worth it.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

There's no need to attempt any deep-frying at home when these chicken wings crisp so beautifully in the oven. Pepper jelly gives these a sticky-sweet glaze.

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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls with Special Sauce

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls with Special Sauce — Alison Miksch

A whimsical way to serve up an American classic, these egg rolls are sure to be the star of the show on the fried appetizer spread. The sauce mixes up in a flash and is not to be left out.

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Collard Dip

Collard Dip Recipe — Southern Living

An afternoon of football and a big dish of cheesy collard greens? Folks, it doesn't get much more Southern than that.

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Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad — Micah A. Leal

This pasta salad is good enough to convert anybody into a football fan, even if it's only for one day of the year. With bacon and ranch, what’s not to love?

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers — Micah A. Leal

With just the right balance of heat, smoke, and creamy cheese, these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers deserve a prime place on any Super Bowl spread. The bacon cooks right on the poppers, giving these apps less than 30 minutes of hands-on time.

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Basic Pimiento Cheese

Basic Pimiento Cheese — Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

We've been serving a bowl of Classic Pimiento Cheese at our Super Bowl party for so many years now, it'd simply be bad luck to reverse that tradition. Use this as a dip or a spread.

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Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Pull-Apart Pizza Bread — Alison Miksch

When it comes to this Pull Apart Pizza Bread, there's no slicing necessary. Just set it on the counter and watch the pieces disappear.

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Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls - Southern Living — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Yeah, we know, there's a game to watch, but isn't the Super Bowl really just an excuse to whip out Mama's recipe for Sausage Balls? With just three ingredients, these are a cinch to make.

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings — Photographer: Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Let your air fryer in on the appetizer fun with these simple wings that offer the perfect combination of saucy and crispy in every bite. Honey mustard makes a tasty accompaniment.

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Baked BLT Dip

Baked BLT Dip — Skyler Burt

When it comes to the Super Bowl, appetizers reign supreme. Rather than preparing a platter of sandwiches, set this creative BLT dip on the table for guests to enjoy.

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Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip

Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip — Micah A. Leal

Dips are an ideal way to feed a hungry crowd without fussing over perfect presentation or pre-set portions. This Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip has the potential to be your party's MVP.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos — Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

These beef-filled nachos make a substantial appetizer. You can also serve the delicious Slow-Cooker Beef in slider buns with your favorite sandwich toppings for a heartier meal.

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Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

Muffuletta Deviled Eggs — Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

This easy appetizer melds the flavors of olives, egg, and salty salami. The olive salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.

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Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

This is a Texas Caviar turned into a warm and cheesy dip. Made with black-eyed peas, jalapeños, ham, and gooey cheeses, this dip is meant to be served with chips and cold beer.

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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip — Iain Bagwell

You can keep the queso blanco warm in a fondue pot or 1-qt. slow cooker. These are hearty and would be a winner for a tailgate too.

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Chili-Roasted Black Eyed Peas

Chili-Roasted Black Eyed Peas — Southern Living

Turn canned chickpeas or black-eyed peas into a unique and affordable party snack. Simply toss them in olive oil with a few seasonings and roast until crisp. The key is to bake the beans as long as possible without letting them burn. This will dry them out, making them extra-crunchy like nuts. Enjoy by the handful or sprinkle over a salad.

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Super Quick Chili

Super Quick Chili — Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Slice tops from hearty round dinner rolls, and then let guests hollow out centers and spoon Super Quick Chili into them. Keep the chili warm in a slow cooker during the game.

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese

Easy Summer Appetizer Board — Photo: Hector Sanchez

Here's the secret to nice pimiento-cheese texture: Grate the cheese by hand, half on the large holes of a box grater and half on the small holes. Choose an aged sharp Cheddar cheese for extra bite. Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add piquant punch in place of grated onion.

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Chicks in a Blanket

Chicks in a Blanket — Hector Sanchez

Dough-wrapped chicken-apple sausages are best fresh from the oven, so bake one batch at a time and serve warm. Serve these with spicy mustard.

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Creamy Crab Dip

Creamy Crab Dip Recipe — Hector Manuel Sanchez

Ditch the cream cheese in favor of a sour cream and mayo combo in this freshened-up Crab Dip recipe. Old Bay replaces cocktail sauce, still giving plenty of Lowcountry taste.

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Cheese Dreams

Cheese Dreams — Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These melt-in-your-mouth cheese bites are likely to disappear before either team even gets the chance to make a touchdown. These can be made ahead and frozen and baked right from the freezer.

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Cheddar Cheese Straws

Southern Living Cheese Straws on a platter to serve — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

When it comes to the Super Bowl appetizer spread, we follow one simple rule: The more cheese the better. Stick to the classic or kick it up a notch with Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws. Either way, you can't go wrong.

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Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

Bring some greens to the Super Bowl spread with this warm spinach dip that features sweet onions and country ham. Just pair it with crudité, chips, or pretzels for dipping.

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Fire Crackers

Alabama Fire Cracker Saltines — Kate Robertson

We have found an appetizer that requires the least amount of effort (hint: you don't even need to turn on the oven) but yields the maximum reward (big, fiery flavor). You won’t believe how easy—and addictive—these crackers are.

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner

You can assemble these snacks in less than 30 minutes with a rotisserie chicken and puff pastry. Cream cheese, blue cheese, and hot sauce create a decadent creamy spiced chicken mixture that’s so good, you may not even want chicken wings. Serve the rolls with blue cheese dressing.

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Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese

Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

These quick and easy sliders pack a lot of flavor between two miniature-sized buns. Make the pimiento cheese in advance, then assemble the sandwiches on game day.

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Smoky Snack Mix

Smoky Snack Mix — Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Spiced crackers, pretzels, nuts, and crispy cereal make this mix addicting. This snack is perfect to satisfy that crunch craving beyond halftime. Make a big batch—this recipe doubles and even triples well.

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Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn

Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Popcorn is a super easy snack to have on hand throughout the game, but guests have never had popcorn like this. Bacon takes it to the next level. You can also take the flavor even further with other combinations like Jalapeño-Parmesan and Smoky-Chile Garlic.

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Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip

Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip — Jennifer Davick

Spinach dip just got an upgrade. Adding sausage and beans to this reliable party dip makes it almost substantial enough to be a meal. Serve it with corn chips, pretzel rods, and pepper strips.

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Austin Diner-Style Queso

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Make your favorite restaurant queso at home. American cheese or brick-style processed cheese is the key to this creamy dip. Transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm during the game.

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Corn and Jalapeño Dip

Corn and JalapeÃ±o Dip — Hector Manuel Sanchez

Your guests will be fans of this creamy dip. The slow cooker works its magic to cook the dip and keep it warm during the game. Double the recipe for a larger crowd.

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Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix — Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs

This snack mix satisfies sweet and salty cravings. Marshmallows, cereal, pretzels, and candy-coated peanut butter pieces are coated with a buttery sweet glaze. Fill a large bowl so guests can help themselves, or serve the mix in waffle cones that double as serving ware.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders — Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Prop Styling: Christine Keely

These messy sliders have all the components of a good game-day snack. They’re cheesy, spicy, and meaty. Top with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, and dill pickles to cool the heat.

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Queso-Filled Mini Peppers

Queso-Filled Mini Peppers — Antonis Achilleos

Guests can enjoy their favorite queso in these petite bites. This jalapeño poppers variation takes sweet mini peppers and fills them with the beloved party dip. Make them a day ahead and warm up just before kickoff.

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Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce — Hector Manuel Sanchez

Meatballs cooked in a slow-simmered sauce are the star of these delicious sliders. Broil the sliders to melt the cheese before serving.

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