These delicious Game Day Appetizers are sure to please everyone coming to the big game party. With 50 appetizer recipes to choose from, there's a wide variety to choose from and something that everyone will enjoy.
This roundup of tasty game day appetizers includes wings, dips, nachos, and lots of meaty options including chicken, beef, seafood, and pork.
There are also Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb options for those on a special diet. There's a game day appetizer for everyone!
Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer, quick prep, and oven recipes included!
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Game Day Nachos Recipes
A staple at every Game Day Party - These delicious Game Day Nacho recipes are perfect to serve for the big game.
Tips for making nachos
- Use a sheet pan - line a sheet pan with parchment paper before making your nachos. It's super easy to clean up after they've been eaten!
- Pick the right chips - all tortilla chips are not equal so pick the right variety for the nachos. The heavier the nacho toppings, the stronger the chip should be.
- Keep it small - when it comes to meat, chop or dice it small to keep everything on the tortilla chip bite-sized. Same goes for veggies!
- Layer the toppings - For the most flavor, mingle the ingredients by layering the toppings and cheese over the chips.
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Carne Asada Nachos
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Carne asada steak makes the best nachos ever, loaded with pico de gallo, melted cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, lime crema and fresh cilantro - a total crowd pleaser!
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Loaded Beef Nachos
Incredibly simple Loaded Beef Nachos that are delicious and easy to make for your next football party.
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BBQ Chicken Nachos
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These BBQ chicken nachos are topped with flavorful shredded barbecue chicken and ooey gooey melted cheese, then loaded with your favorite toppings. They make a delicious dinner or a perfect gameday snack!
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Crispy Jalapeno Loaded Nachos Recipe Baked in the Oven
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These Crispy Jalapeno Loaded Nachos are made in the oven and are packed with flavor.
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Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos
Pressure cooked root beer pulled pork topped on tortilla chips, and smothered in cheese, salsa, and black beans. Delicious game day food!
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How to Make the Ultimate Nachos
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The ultimate nachos is made with ground beef, served with fresh Pico de Gallo, and drizzled with chipotle cream.
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Jalapeno Popper Nachos with Garlic Cream Sauce
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These oven baked Jalapeno Popper Nachos are perfect as a Game Day appetizer.
Game Day Party Dips
This list of delicious party dips is a must at your next Game Day party. The list includes cheesy dips and bean dips.
Tips for Party Dips
- Keep the right temperature - for hot dips, keep them hot by warming them in a small crockpot for easy serving. For presentation, add some extra toppings to the slow cooker before serving!
- Serve with the right dippers - Serve with baguettes, pretzels, tortilla chips, Fritos, and other dippers depending on the dip being served. Serve a variety of options for the guests!
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Is it even game day without hot, melty spinach artichoke dip? My version is next-level delicious with sauteed onions and garlic. It feeds a crowd!
This copycat Rojo's Black Bean and Cojita Cheese copycat dip makes a tasty party appetizer. Layered with black beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and Cojita cheese.
Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip
This quick and easy sausage jalapeno popper dip is a tasty party appetizer topped with Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. This delicious dip has the flavors of Jalapeno Poppers but is served with chips or crackers!
Bacon Cream Cheese Dip {Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb}
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Bacon Cream Cheese Dip for Game Day is creamy and flavorful.
Hot Mexican Bean Dip
This six ingredient Hot Mexican Bean Dip is a tasty party dip that is made with refried beans, a mixture of melted cheese, and jalapeno peppers. It's a fan favorite and perfect for Game Day.
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip is a quick and easy 5 ingredient appetizer. It’s cheesy and packed full of flavor. Great to serve for football games!
Million Dollar Dip (In just 5 minutes!)
This classic and easy Million Dollar Dip takes just 5 minutes to make and it's a delicious addition to the Big Game spread.
Skyline Chili Dip (Cincinnati-Style)
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Only three ingredients are used to make this dip and it can be made with either homemade Cincinnati-Style Chili or the canned skyline chili variety.
Easy Black Bean Dip Recipe
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This Easy Black Bean Dip Recipe is loaded with melty cheese, sweet corn, green onions, and tomatoes.
Instant Pot Game Day Appetizers
The Instant Pot is great for parties because there's not a lot of hands-on time when it comes to cooking in a pressure cooker.
Plus, the Instant Pot is a great way to keep food warm at parties. This Instant Pot Game Day Appetizers list includes dips, and classic appetizer recipes.
Tips for Instant Pot Game Day Recipes
- Keep it warm - the warm setting on the Instant Pot or pressure cooker is a great way to keep dips warm and ready for serving.
- Utilize the broiler - The Instant Pot is great for party appetizers but if you want that cheesy bubbling crust, transfer dips to an oven-safe dish and set it under the broiler for a few minutes. Or, if you have the Air Fryer lid combo, use that instead.
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Instant Pot Taco Dip
Instant Pot Taco Dip is a great party dip or snack and filled with refried beans, cheese, and other delicious flavors. Made in a matter of minutes using a pressure cooker.
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Instant Pot White Queso Dip
Creamy and cheesy Instant Pot White Queso Sausage Dip made with jalapenos, mild sausage, and White American cheese. This cheese dip is perfect with tortilla chips and pretzels!
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Instant Pot Chili Cheese Dip
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Canned chili with no beans, a blend of delicious spices, jalapenos, and Velveeta cheese is used to make this creamy and flavorful chili cheese dip made in the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Three ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make these Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs.
This classic party food is easily and quickly made in the Instant Pot and has the delicious flavors that the slow cooker creates after cooking for hours.
Air Fryer Game Day Appetizers
This list of Air Fryer Game Day Appetizer recipes includes pizza, chicken, and sausage. Making recipes in the Air Fryer are easy to make and takes less time than in the oven.
Tips for using the Air Fryer
- Prep for easy clean up - For easy grease clean up, add water to the grease drawer so it doesn't seize up and isn't hard to clean.
- Spray with oil - Spraying the food with oil while air frying will help the foods produce a golden color.
- Flip - For even cooking, flip the items that you are air frying halfway between cooking for even frying.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Crispy and Golden!)
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Delicious and extra crispy Air Fryer chicken wings from the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. It’s quick and easy appetizer to make. And, it’s gluten-free.
Simple Sausage Balls
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Simple Sausage Balls – Easy appetizer recipe with only 3 ingredients. These salty balls of sausage, Bisquick, and cheese go great with your favorite dips.
Air Fryer Personal Pizzas
Personal pizzas made with premade crust in the Air Fryer. Make these pizzas for game day and let your guests choose their own toppings!
Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings
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Crispy air fryer garlic parmesan wings are so easy to make in less than 30 minutes. They're tossed in an absolutely delicious garlic and parmesan sauce that is super buttery and delish,it's the perfect party appetizer for game day.
Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
Slice these Air Fryer French Bread Pizzas and serve in slices -It's a delicious recipe to serve for the big game.
Air Fryer Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Pigs in a Blanket
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Upgrade your game day snack game with these irresistible Air Fryer Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Pigs in a Blanket! These little bites of heaven are easy to make and cooked to perfection in an air fryer
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
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Crispy air fryer garlic parmesan wings are so easy to make in less than 30 minutes. They're tossed in an absolutely delicious garlic and parmesan sauce that is super buttery and delish,it's the perfect party appetizer for game day.
Crockpot Game Day Appetizers
A list of Crockpot (Slow Cooker) Game Day appetizers. Throw it in the slow cooker and let it cook! An easy and quick way to get prepared for the Big Game.
These crowd-pleasing recipes will make enough for everyone to enjoy.
Tips for Crockpot Appetizers
Use liners - for super easy cleanup use slow cooker liners. When the food is gone, simply pull the liner out of the slow cooker and discard it.
Use the right setting - Slow cooking can be done on HIGH or LO settings. If you have the time the LO setting cooks the dish low and slow.
If you need your appetizer earlier, put it on the HIGH setting and cook it for less time. Most recipes will give options for both slow cooker temperatures. Make sure to follow directions for food safety.
Slow Cooker Rotel Dip with Beef
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A classic recipe for rotel dip made in the crockpot! Just add chips and you are ready to go.
Slow Cooker Queso Fundido Recipe
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Slow Cooked Carnitas Loaded Potato Skins
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Loaded potato skins with shredded Mexican cheese, pinto beans, cilantro, and tender slow-cooked carnitas. Great party food!
The BEST Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip
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This crockpot chili cheese dip is perfect for a party! Let your crockpot do all the work with this easy recipe.
Crockpot Little Smokies
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Savory and sweet crockpot little smokies are a deliciously easy set-it-and-forget-it appetizer made with just 3 simple ingredients. You won't have to miss a minute of the game making these tasty bite-sized sausages.
Crockpot Rotel Dip
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A classic crowd pleaser - Cheesy Crockpot Rotel Dip is made using just five ingredients including Italian sausage and diced jalapenos for a spicier and more delicious and flavorful.
Game Day Wing Appetizer Recipes
A game day staple - Chicken wing appetizers with a variety of flavors for the biggest game of the year. The list includes sweet, sticky, and also parmesan garlic flavors.
Tips for Game Day Wing Appetizers
Keep them warm - Keep the wings warm for the game day party by placing the cooked chicken wings on a baking sheet and placing them in the oven on the warm setting.
Marinate - If you have the time, marinate the wings ahead of cooking for either a few hours or overnight. The flavors will develop and be absolutely delicious.
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Grilled Honey Sriracha Hot Wings
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Ditch the plates and dive right into a sweet and spicy snack perfect for the whole party with these Grilled Honey Sriracha Hot Wings.
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Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken Wings
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These Oven baked crispy chicken wings are coated with Parmesan and Garlic and are delicious finger food!
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Sweet & Sticky Chicken Wings made with a homemade sweet and sticky sauce, cooked in the Instant Pot, and made crispy in the oven.
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Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings
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These Asian Chicken Wings are sticky, crispy, and delicious. Great party food for the big game!
Easy Game Day Appetizers
This list of Game Day Appetizer recipes are easy to make and there's a recipe something that everyone will enjoy during the Big Game. Includes fried and baked recipes
This list of recipes includes chicken, beef, pork, and seafood recipes as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
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Simple Sausage Balls
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Simple Sausage Balls – Easy appetizer recipe with only 3 ingredients. These salty balls of sausage, Bisquick, and cheese go great with your favorite dips.
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Cheesy Fried Pickles
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Craving something savory and crunchy? Look no further than our Cheesy Fried Pickles recipe! These delicious pickles are coated in a crispy wonton shell and loaded with gooey cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these fried pickles are sure to be ahit with everyone.
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Football Cheese Ball
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This crowd pleasing football cheese ball is loaded with cheddar and bacon for the ultimate in flavor!
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Homemade Ranch
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These buttermilk fried chicken tenders are super crispy and crunchy on the outside while still being juicy and tender on the inside. The perfect game day appetizer!
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Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers
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Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers are the perfect low carb snack, appetizer or light meal! This healthy recipe takes just 30 minutes to make and is the perfect finger food!
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Roast Beef, Cheddar, & Caramelized Onion Sliders
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Game days are made for handheld food that is cheesy or meaty and this one is both. Sliced beef steak, cheddar cheese, & sweet caramelized onions combine for an easy slider sandwich recipe that will get cheers from the crowd.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (Viral Recipe)
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These buffalo cauliflower wings are yummy, strong in flavor, and easy to make. A perfect healthy snack for buffalo sauce lovers! Vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Lazy Hot Dog Pull Apart
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A slow cooker hot dog pull-apart is a fun and easy crockpot creation that will be the life of the party anywhere you take it. Mini hot dog pieces are nestled together in puff pastry for a can't-lose combo!
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Sausage and Cheese Turnovers
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Store-bought biscuit dough is stuffed with a delicious mix of sausage, cream cheese, onion and shredded cheese. These savory turnovers can easily be frozen and re-heated for last minute entertaining!
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Zesty Potato Bombs
These zesty potato bombs are made with mashed potatoes, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and chives. These tasty party appetizers are rolled in panko parmesan breading and fried until crispy golden.
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Loaded Chili Cheese Fries
Loaded Chili Cheese Fries made with french fries, homemade chili, cheddar cheese sauce, and topped with green onions, red peppers, and diced tomatoes. It's a fun party appetizer.
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Easy Philly Steak and Cheese Fries
Philly Steak and Cheese Fries made with Waffle Cut Fries, sliced steak, peppers, and cheese. It's a cheesy appetizer for your next game.
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Cheesy Bacon Twice Baked Potato Bites Recipe
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Cheesy Bacon Twice Baked Potato Bites are a delicious addition to your Game Day spread.
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Classic Dorito Taco Salad
This Classic Dorito Taco Salad is a family favorite dish that is perfect addition to your Game Day spread.
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Easy Corn Salad Recipe
This easy and quick cowboy caviar is easy to throw together and serve for the next football party.
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Jalapeno Popper Football Cheese Ball
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This Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ballis a great cheese ball to add to your Game Day!
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili
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Creamy chicken and spices create this creamy buffalo chicken chili made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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Ultimate Crescent Roll Taco Ring
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This Ultimate Crescent Roll Taco Ring is filled with corn chips, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes.
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Quick and Easy Fried Crab Claws
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These seafood superstars are the perfect appetizer to serve at a game day bash!
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