80 Winning Super Bowl Appetizers for the Ultimate Game Day Spread (2024)

Master basic air fryer wings, then switch them up with buffalo or spicy-sweet habanero sauce for a game-day-ready app.

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Need a little halftime pick-me-up? Try scooping up some bright, citrusy cilantro dip with one of these twice-fried green plantains chips.

Get the Air Fryer Tostones with Cilantro Dip recipe.

These crispy little mushroom sliders have a million layers of flavor and texture. Serve them with extra sauce on the side.

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In our minds, hand-held savory pies are the unsung heroes of game day: they’re filling, portable and relatively mess-free. These are loaded with savory, briny flavor from olives, tomato paste and lean ground beef.

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Cauliflower’s nooks and crannies equal maximum crispy, golden brown surface area. Plus, they’re even better than chicken wings for holding on to sauce.

Get the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe.

These jalapeño poppers are baked instead of fried, so they’re just a tad lighter. But don’t worry: they’re still loaded with bacon and cheese.

Get the Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers recipe.

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We love a bit of healthy competition on game day, but that doesn’t have to apply to the food. Serve these fresh, flavorful apple and sausage rolls alongside, not instead of, your favorite pigs-in- blankets.

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Make this cheesy app in your Instant Pot!

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This vegan dip is light but super hearty, thanks to zucchini pureed with olive oil and tahini. Go ahead and grill up some pita to serve on the side.

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We love a frozen potsticker, but these juicy, shrimp-stuffed bad boys are a step above. Your guests can choose to eat them either with chopsticks or their fingers.

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Get the grill fired up for this switched-up shrimp co*cktail — whether or not your home team smokes the competition.

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On Super Bowl Sunday, it's all about the presentation. These wreath-shaped piggies won't disappoint.

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These nutty, cheesy homemade crackers are endlessly snackable on their own, but they’d be straight up addictive with a bowl of spinach artichoke dip.

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These crispy-crunchy nests are kind of like kale chips, but with enough heft and structure to make them infinitely more grabbable.

Get the Cheesy Kale Nests recipe.

Cashews are the secret to this plant-based party dip. They're so creamy!

Get the Vegan Queso recipe.

These tangy co*cktail meatballs star cranberry sauce, rice wine vinegar and a pinch of brown sugar. Use any tart jam in place of cranberry sauce.

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What do you get when you combine tater tots with nacho toppings? Totchos!

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These roasted cauliflower tacos with homemade slaw make for a light but substantial game day appetizer. You can also easily make a few extra and call it a meal.

Get the Roasted Cauliflower Tacos recipe.

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Making chili already? Set out hot dogs to go with it.

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Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect day to turn everyone's favorite meal into a creamy dip.

Get the Pizza Dip recipe.