Football Party Food Roundup: 45 Unique Recipe Ideas for the Big Game

Whether you plan to watch the game or just tune in to enjoy the commercials, there is always plenty of food to keep things interesting.

With more than 45 unique recipes, this Football Party Food Roundup brings party-worthy appetizers everyone will enjoy.

These football party dips and salsa, wings, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, veggie dippers, and desserts will make your game day festivities top-notch!

Dips & Salsa Football Party Food

Caramelized Onion Dip

Sweet yellow onions caramelized and mixed with Greek yogurt for a healthy dip upgrade.

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Black Bean Confetti Salsa

A hearty salsa for a party table or weeknight side dish — spicy, sweet, creamy, and fresh tasting. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

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Fresh Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salsa

This delicious twist on salsa brings a touch of sweet and savory as juicy fresh peaches and plump, flavorful heirloom tomatoes team up for the best salsa you’ll have all summer.

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Chunky peach and tomato salsa in a bowl with chips

Guacamole a.k.a. Squawk-a-mole

Earthy, creamy avocados mixed with tomatoes, onions, and garlic with a kiss of lime and cilantro.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Chicken dip with all the flavors of Buffalo Chicken Wings boasting distinct layers and textures like that first bite you get with just the right touch of dressing hugging the wing.

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Hot Artichoke Dip with Roasted Garlic and Crispy Bacon

Creamy, tangy, smoky flavors make this artichoke dip a party favorite.

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Artichoke dip in a white dish topped with green onions and bacon beside chips and veggies.

Jalapeno & Gouda Crab Dip

With tender, sweet crab, creamy Gouda, and heady peppers, this appetizer dip will complement any party feast—just make sure you get a few bites before it completely disappears.

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Keto Crab Rangoon Dip

Ready for something creamy, cheesy, and filled with luscious crab? Grab your favorite keto crackers and get ready for this amazing dip!

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Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

This bacon beer cheese dip is like pub style beer cheese on steroids. It’s a bowl of ooey-gooey goodness that tastes better when shared with friends.

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Artichoke Jalapeno Dip

Artichoke Jalapeno Dip; Cream Cheese, Parmesan, Sour Cream and Mayo combine with flavourful marinated Artichokes and spicy Jalapeno in this amazing dip. What’s not to like?

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Kamaboko Dip

Creamy with a hint of crunch, kamaboko dip makes for the perfect dip to pair with your favorite cracker or chip.

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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

This scrumptious Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is made with cream cheese, yogurt, artichokes, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, and mayo. Bake-and-serve in a bread bowl or baking dish.

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Vegan Loaded Queso Dip

A perfect appetizer for your party and potlucks! It’s a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!

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Guacamole Bacon Burger Dip

This dip has seven flavorful layers of ground beef, guacamole, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and bacon. Amazingly good!

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Wings & Poppers Football Party Food

Thai Chili Sesame Chicken Wings

Oven baked crisp wings sweetly-spiced with Thai flavors of chili and garlic accented with fresh lime and sesame seeds.

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Chicken wings with Thai Chili Sesame Sauce served on a white plate with lime wedges.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

Crispy chicken wings coated with homemade buffalo sauce to create a delicious spicy game day snack.

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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Wings

These Teriyaki Chicken Wings are cooked in a delicious sauce so they’re tender and juicy, then crisped up in the oven so they’re sticky and sweet. Serve them for the upcoming big game!

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Baked Margarita Glazed Chicken Wings

These wings are baked until they’re perfectly crisp before being slathered with a sticky, sweet, citrusy glaze. Since no margarita is complete without the salt, a sprinkle of crunchy sea salt is the perfect finishing touch.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Jalapeno Popper Appetizer

Savory bacon and chicken with a pop of spice for an easy party appetizer.

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Shrimp and Prosciutto with Smoky Honey Mustard Sauce

Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp seared in a skillet or broiled until crisp and served with smoky honey mustard sauce.

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Easiest, great tasting appetizer you'll find. Savory shrimp with smoky sweet mustard sauce.

Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

The spicy peanut sauce is rich and creamy with a pop of heat from the chile-garlic sauce. It’s perfect for dipping Thai satay… and for dipping your fingers.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites

Spicy jalapeno pieces topped with tender chicken, wrapped in smokey bacon and covered in a spiced up barbecue sauce, then baked until the bacon is crisp and the sauce is caramelized and sticky.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites

Keto Pigs in a Blanket

Talk about a childhood favorite comfort food — keto pigs in a blanket are sure to satisfy that hidden child in every adult! Super easy to make and will not disappoint!

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Hearty Crowd-Pleaser Football Party Food

Tri-Tip Steak Chili

Thick, hearty steak chili with a generous amount of tri-tip steak, three types of beans, fire-roasted tomatoes and green chiles to feed a crowd.

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The Ultimate Meatball Sandwich

Tender meatballs dressed in savory tomato sauce smothered in provolone cheese, and tucked into toasted whole wheat focaccia or French bread—oh, so good!

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Meatball sandwiches on a cutting board over a blue cloth.

Grilled Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches

Grilled pulled pork so tender and smoky, you won’t believe it came from a grill instead of a smoker.

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Grilled pulled pork that tastes close to classic barbecue. Get smoky flavor from a gas or charcoal grill.

BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Jalapenos

BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Jalapenos are a great party appetizer or snack!

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Jalapenos stuffed with BBQ pulled pork and topped with cheese for an amazingly easy and delicious appetizer.

Smoky BBQ Chicken Nachos

These nachos are a happy fusion of smoky barbecue and cheesy nachos. That’s right, you can have the best of both worlds in one amazing appetizer.

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Smoky BBQ Chicken Nachos is easy Super Bowl Party Food

Totchos – Tater Tot Nachos

Totchos are tater tot nachos made with a crispy potato base piled with classic Mexican ingredients but is totally customizable with endless topping options.

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Smoky barbecue sauce cradling grilled chicken, purple onion and cheese, topped with fresh cilantro.

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Tri Tip Hamburgers with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

A unique burger with simple flavors of beer caramelized onions, the delicious flavor of Black Forest bacon, and Swiss cheese served on brioche buns.

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Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks

Delicious homemade Philly Cheesesteaks are not only possible, but they are easy!

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Veggie Dippers Football Party Food

Parmesan & Herb Zucchini Sticks

Baked to crunchy perfection, Parmesan & Herb Zucchini Sticks are a healthy alternative to fried mozzarella sticks on your party table.

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Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerling potatoes dusted with rosemary and roasted on a cast iron pan for a crisp, yet slightly chewy texture to serve with dips, appetizers, or fondue.

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Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potato Recipe

Crispy Crunchy Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Crispy, crunchy, spicy, tangy, salty—these air fryer fried pickles are everything you want in a snack.

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Sweet Potato Fritters with Sweet & Spicy Sauce

These sweet potato fritters are lightly seasoned with ginger, cinnamon, and fennel then pan fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

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Keto Air Fryer Avocado Fries

Crispy avocado fries coated with pork panko crumbs and fried in the air fryer. This is a simple way to enjoy a keto “french fry” and reap the benefits of eating an avocado.

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Keto Air Fryer Jalapenos

Air fryer fried jalapeno chips have a crispy outer breading and a tamed jalapeno slice inside. They make excellent finger food at parties or to snack on while you are watching the big game.

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Mini Buffalo-Blue Potato Skins

These two-bite potato skins stuffed with blue cheese, hot sauce, and cheddar are the ultimate game-day snack!

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Blackstone Zucchini Fritters

When the zucchini is coming out of your ears, Blackstone Zucchini Fritters are the perfect solution. These hearty little patties are flash-fried on the gas griddle and served with a spicy ranch dipping sauce!

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Red Hot Cauliflower Wings

The dish is a vegetarian twist on the American classic game-day snack called Buffalo Wings (hot sauce-drenched, deep-fried chicken wings served with blue cheese dressing), but made with cauliflower florets instead of chicken. It’s spicy, crispy, and totally addictive.

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