40+ Super Bowl Recipes for the Big Game

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It’s time for Super Bowl recipes that put a refreshing spin on classic game-day foods! From the best party dips and crispy chicken wings to bite-sized snacks and more, there’s something to satisfy every hungry fan.

A large baking dish of 7 layer dip

Plan Your Super Bowl Food Ideas

While game day is all about football, we can’t deny that food is just as important. This selection of finger-licking snacks, appetizers, and meals will help you bring your “A” game to the party! But first, here’s a quick guide to planning your Super Bowl menu:

  • Select the best appetizers. Super Bowl is all about finger foods! Make sure you have a solid selection of appetizers spread across your table for everyone to enjoy throughout the game. Have fun experimenting with different flavors, textures, and colors.
  • Plan communal meals for bigger parties: Hosting a larger crowd? You’ll need heartier options to keep everyone satisfied. Think build-your-own tacos or a big pot of chili!
  • Get organized ahead of time: Arrange your servingware the day before to map out your food table. Also, prepare what you can in advance, such as slow-cooked meats or easy dips like hummus. This will make your morning much less stressful.

Classic Super Bowl Dips

Get the party started with flavorful dips! Choose from ultra creamy classics like guacamole, or fun twists like avocado salsa. Just don’t forget the tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.

The Best Ever Guacamole: It’s not a Super Bowl party without a big bowl of guacamole! And this version gets rave reviews every single time.

A baking dish with 7 layer dip

7 Layer Dip: This is always a crowd favorite and the best combination of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, green onion, and cilantro.

A baking dish with crab dip and crackers.

Crab Dip: If your team loves cheese, this is the dip you’ll want to make. It’s the most delicious combination of sweet tender crab, fresh herbs, and cheesy goodness.

Pico de gallo in a bowl with chips.

Pico De Gallo: This classic chunky salsa is perfect for a refreshing bite, layered with tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and cilantro. If you like a smoother salsa, make this restaurant-style red salsa instead!

A bowl of salsa verde

Salsa Verde: If your team is a fan of green salsa, this is one you’ll want to make. It’s super easy and can also be used to make Crockpot salsa verde chicken for delicious chicken tacos!

Spinach artichoke dip in a white casserole dish.

Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip: This dip is a classic for a reason—warm, chunky, and cheesy (but secretly dairy-free!).

French onion dip with a potato chip scooping it up.

French Onion Dip: This has to be one of my personal favorites! Between the sweet caramelized onions and creamy base, it’s the perfect flavor combination for an ultra-flavorful dip.

Party Dips With a Mediterranean Flair

Bring some variations to your dips by adding a bowl of Mediterranean classics! These taste great with freshly chopped vegetables like celery, cucumber, or sliced bell peppers.

A bowl of whipped feta with roasted tomatoes.

Whipped Feta Dip: This whipped feta dip with Italian-seasoned and roasted tomatoes is the Super Bowl appetizer you didn’t know you needed. Scoop it with crackers or slather it onto crostinis and flatbreads!

A bowl of homemade hummus next to a napkin

Classic Hummus: You can never go wrong with a mezze platter that features a classic hummus in the center of it.

A bowl of roasted red pepper hummus.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: This version is creamy, smoky, and extra flavorful thanks to the roasted red peppers. My friends and family love this one!

Tzatziki in a bowl surrounded by sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

Tzatziki: Tangy and cooling, this cucumber yogurt sauce is the perfect pairing with crisp vegetables. And for a dairy-free version, you can make this vegan tzatziki.

Baba ganoush in a bowl.

Baba Ganoush: The ultimate smoky and savory eggplant dip that will have your Mediterranean lovers swooning.

Best Super Bowl Appetizers

Now that you’ve got your dips covered, it’s time to focus on finger foods. Prepare a variety of appetizers to keep the table exciting and the options plentiful throughout the game.

Soy garlic ginger chicken wings on a plate.

Soy Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings: Can’t do game day without sticky sweet wings! And this Asian twist is probably my favorite. 

Honey mustard chicken wings on a plate with sauce.

Honey Mustard Chicken Wings: For another wing flavor, you can’t go wrong with classic honey mustard. 

Lemon pepper air fryer chicken wings on a plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper): If you have an air fryer — this is the easiest way to make super crispy wings. Plus, the lemon pepper sauce is a chef’s kiss.

A tray filled with nachos and toppings.

Ultimate Nachos: You can never go wrong with a giant sheet pan of nachos for a crowd. Plus, you can get extra creative with the toppings.

Zucchini fries on a platter.

Baked Zucchini Fries: Crispy zucchini fries coated with grated parmesan and an Italian spice blend—need I say more? And if you have sweet potato lovers, they’ll love these curly sweet potato fries dipped in my garlic aioli.

A bowl of ceviche

Ceviche: For a light and fresh appetizer, ceviche is always a hit. This version is vibrant and tangy and can be used with shrimp or white fish.

Unique Super Bowl Appetizers

Along with the classics, add some excitement to your appetizer table with these unique game-day ideas!

A table filled with bacon goat cheese stuffed peppers.

Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers: Think of these as a version of jalapeno poppers, using sweet mini bell peppers to pack in creamy goat cheese dotted with bacon and red onions.

Baked meatballs in marinara sauce in a pan

Meatballs: Serve these Italian-inspired meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and a bowl of this homemade marinara sauce. These will get devoured fast!

Several bacon deviled eggs on a marble counter.

Bacon Deviled Eggs: Amp up your classic deviled eggs with this bacon version!

A plate filled with guacamole bacon burger bites

Guacamole Bacon Burger Bites: Burgers in bite-sized form taste even more delicious.

Communal Meals For a Large Super Bowl Party

If you’re expecting a large crowd, consider communal meals where guests can build, grab, and go! This could include build-your-own tacos (with some of the dips above as condiments), plates with crispy chicken and coleslaw, or even homemade pizza that’s easy to grab by the slice.

A pot of beef chili.

Best Ever Chili: A big pot of this beefy chili is one of the best ways to feed a crowd! If you want to use a different meat, give my my turkey chili or vegetarian chili a try.

Two cooked cauliflower pizzas.

Cauliflower Pizza: While this one takes a bit more work, the results are worth it for the best low-carb, gluten-free pizza. Plus, I’ll show you how to make two different flavor bases.

Crispy baked chicken thighs on a plate.

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs: If you’re not making chicken wings, these baked chicken thighs are runner up for one of the best Super Bowl foods.

A casserole dish filled with honey mustard chicken thighs

Honey Mustard Chicken: This is for all the honey mustard lovers at your party! The chicken is juicy, crispy, and coated in the best honey mustard sauce.

A platter of twice baked potatoes.

Twice Baked Potatoes: These creamy, cheesy potatoes dotted with bacon and chives are the perfect potato dish for game day.

A bowl of creamy coleslaw.

Coleslaw or Vinegar Coleslaw: A batch of coleslaw is great for cleansing the palette in between all the hefty bites. And for those who don’t like mayo, the vinegar version is a winner. 

A skillet of chicken fajitas.

Chicken Fajitas: All you need is 30 minutes to whip up a big batch, then serve with tortillas and salsas. Alternatively, you could also make shrimp fajitas!

Sliced carne asada on a cutting board

Carne Asada: Make sure to marinate your steak earlier in the day. This will give it time to soak up all those delicious Mexican flavors. 

Carnitas on a plate.

Carnitas: This is a recipe I make often for big parties with how easy it is to make in the slow cooker! Just season the pork and let the slow cooker do the work.

Slow cooker pulled pork is juicy, flavorful and delicious. The best slow cooker recipe!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: For a classic American pulled pork, this recipe will have everyone going back for seconds.

Shrimp tacos on a plate next to avocado

Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro Lime Bacon Slaw: Make a batch of garlic butter shrimp and cilantro lime slaw to assemble these delicious shrimp tacos. 

If you make any of these Super Bowl recipes, I’d love to hear how they turn out in the comment box below! Your review will help other readers in the community. And if you’re hungry for more food inspiration (and exclusive content), join my free newsletter.

Cauliflower pizza and chicken wings for Super Bowl food ideas.

40+ Super Bowl Recipes for the Big Game

5 from 11 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Description

Healthy Super Bowl recipes that put a refreshing spin on classic game day foods! Today I'm sharing my soy garlic chicken wings I know you'll love!

Ingredients 
 

  • ½ cup honey
  • cup soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely diced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and drumettes separated (24-26 wings)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Then use a paper towel to remove any moisture from the chicken wings.
  • In a large bowl, toss the wings with the oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet then place a wire rack on top. Spread out the wings on a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until they're crispy.
  • As the wings are baking, make the sauce. Add the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and water to a small pot. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to low letting it simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool.
  • Remove wings from the oven, toss them in the sauce and place them back in the oven on the baking sheet. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy super bowl food, healthy super bowl recipes, super bowl food ideas
Did you make this recipe?Mention @downshiftology or tag #downshiftology!

This roundup was originally published January 2020, but updated to include new recipes, photos, and information for your benefit!

About the author

Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

5 from 11 votes

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31 Comments

  1. Hi, this might be a silly question, but for the ginger garlic wings, is the recipe calling for thawed chicken wings or did you cook from frozen? Thank you! I’m a fellow celiac, and these look like they’ll be delicious!

      1. One of the best recipes I’ve made! I loved the flavor and so did my family. Will be adding this recipe to my meal rotation.5 stars

  2. This is the first time I visited your website. Just wondering if everything you make, not just the Healthy Super Bowl recipes are all on the healthy side? As I need that badly.

    1. Generally yes, most recipes on Downshiftology are healthy :) Everything is also gluten-free as I have celiac, which you can read more about in the “About Me” section.

  3. All of your recipes look absolutely YUMMY and exactly what I am looking for in healthy alternatives. Thank you and can’t wait to try.5 stars

  4. My Dr said I have to make drastic changes to my diet before damage is irreparable. I think I can actually do this Mediterranean meals and enjoy it plus get healthier5 stars

  5. Its really yummy ,,,,,, am so happy to read it and tried it last night ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    Its really supper cool ,,,,,,,, thank you so much for this5 stars

    1. It sounds like you may have needed to just reduce the sauce a bit more to get it to thicken up. The type of honey shouldn’t matter. Hope your next try comes out even better!

  6. Watching the Super Bowl is a great place to fall off of your diet! :) Thanks for these recipes that can help us eat healthy while watching the game and enjoying the food!5 stars

  7. Wow so many delicious recipes. I dont watch the games that much but I think that this is such a good collection I could use all the time.5 stars

    1. Hi Emily – Those homemade carne asada fries are the best – especially since they use fresh ingredients :)