Check out this collection of more than 40ย Game Day Appetizers! From wings to sliders, no cook appetizers and everything else in between!
What Does This Post Include
- Tips For Creating Game Day Appetizers
- 43 Game Day Appetizer recipes
- Frequently Asked Questions About Appetizers
- More Recipe Collections
Tips For Creating Game Day Appetizers
- Plan a menu – Get organized and plan your menu in advance. Save or print all the recipes you plan to make for your big party.
- Shopping – Do as much shopping as you can in advance.
- Prepare in advance – If you are planning a bigger menu, get as much done as you can the a few days leading up to your party.
- Serve appetizers throughout the event – Most sporting events last a few hours. So, you could choose to serve all the food at once or you could serve nibbles throughout the evening.
Chicken Appetizers
Chicken is inexpensive, easy to cook and makes for great appetizers. Here, I’ve added some of our favourite wings, tenders and sliders!
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings
Make these fall off the bone Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings for your next dinner or gathering with friends. Tender wings smothered in a Homemade Barbecue Sauce and baked in the oven. A great prep ahead dish that can be enjoyed at all occasions.
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Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings
Theseย Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wingsย come together quickly using aย Homemade Cajun Seasoningย . They are full of flavour with a kick of spice and go great so many side dishes.
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Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Wings
Theseย Barbecue Buffalo Wingsย are essential for summer grilling. These with a hint of spice and a hint of sweetness are the perfect mix. Done in the oven or on the barbecue or even a bit of both! A great addition to any summer entertaining or pot lucks.
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Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
You don't need a deep fryer to get these Chicken Wings just right. Put together in no time at all and then baked in the oven for easy clean up, these wings are sure to be a summer hit.
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Sticky Honey Garlic Wings
A sure fire hit at any party, wings! Everyone always seem to love them now matter how you dress them up. And I have to say these Sticky Honey Garlic Wings would be no exception.
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Spicy Barbecue Chicken Strips
Put theseย Spicy Barbecue Chicken Stripsย on the dinner table this week! Chicken Tenders marinaded in aย Homemade Barbecue Sauceย and grilled to perfection.ย
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Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
Your family will love theseย Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders. Chicken tenders double breaded in a delicious seasoning and fried until golden brown and crisp. Put them on your dinner rotation soon!
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
Lightly seasoned and fried to perfection, you'll want to make these Crispy Chicken Tenders. The chicken is marinaded in buttermilk and then dredged in seasoned flour and fried for just minutes. A recipe the whole family can enjoy.
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Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenders
Crispy baked in the oven Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenders could be on your dinner table tonight.ย Quick prep and cooking time makes them a great weeknight dinner.ย Add a salad and you're all set for your Monday evening.ย Take a look!
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Barbecue Chicken Sliders
Here's your new summer sandwich! You're going to want to make these Barbecue Chicken Sliders all summer long. Tender pieces of shredded chicken in barbecue sauce topped with sharp cheddar cheese and sandwiched between a soft and sweet Hawaiian Dinner Roll.ย
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Seafood Appetizers
If you love seafood, add one of these nibbles to your big Game Night party. My personal favourite are the Sesame and Panko Crusted Shrimp!
Sesame and Panko Crusted Shrimp
I could have easily eaten every single one of these Sesame and Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp! Delicious & crispy bites of tender shrimp! A great appetizer, starter or even a lunch. Serve them with your favourite dipping sauces for the full on shrimp experience.
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Baked Cajun Shrimp
Theseย Baked Cajun Shrimpย come together quickly using aย Homemade Cajun Seasoning. This shrimp dish is baked not fried and full of flavour with a little heat. Great served with lemon wedges or your favourite dipping sauces.
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Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Add theseย Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Shrimpย to your nextย appetizerย night! Succulent and juicy jumbo shrimp wrapped in salty bacon, drizzled in melted butter and baked in the oven. A great addition to any appetizer platter.
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Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp
Theseย Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimpย have become an absolute favourite of mine. Large shrimp quickly cooked in garlic, butter, lemon, olive oil and a little salt. They cook in minutes and make a greatย appetizerย or starter to a bigger meal.
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Spicy Fried Shrimp with Minted Yogurt Dip
Crispy fried shrimp with a creamy minted dip. Your next appetizer.
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Crispy Fried Calamari Recipe
Here's a great Crispy Fried Calamari Recipe that you can make at home! By using frozen calamari rings and making a light flour coating, you can easily make these. They are tender, crisp and flavoursome. Just serve with fresh lemon wedges for the perfect bite every time.
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Dips
You can’t have any kind of party without your favourite Dips! Check out the fresh and creamy dips below and pick your favourite to add to your party soon!
Homemade Pico de Gallo
Homemade Pico de Gallo makes a great dip for tortilla chips, topping for tacos or even a salad. This Mexican dip is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime juice and cilantro.
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Nacho Cheese Dip
If you have 10 free minutes, you can make this super easy and delicious Nacho Cheese Dip. With just a few ingredients and little time, this makes a great addition to Taco night!
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French Onion Dip
You can't beat a great dip recipe! And this Caramelized Onion Dip is so full of flavour and downright delicious. Great with a big bowl of chips, to serve with crackers, on bagels, sandwiches or even as a dip for a vegetable platter.
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Roasted Tomato Salsa
Have you ever tired Roasted Tomato Salsa for a change to the fresh stuff? The flavour is milder and smoother and it goes great with quesadillas, tacos, fajitas, nachos and more.
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Sour Cream and Chive Dip
Make this classic Sour Cream and Chive Dip to serve at a party soon! Made using a base of sour cream with a little cream cheese, lemon juice with fresh and dried herbs. Goes great with a platter of crisp vegetables or chips!
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Homemade Spicy Salsa
You can't ever have a party without salsa! So go on and make this Spicy Homemade Salsa for your next Friday night in. Break out the nachos and you're all set!
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Creamy Homemade Ranch Dip
Using just a few simple ingredients and in under 10 minutes, you can have this Creamy Homemade Ranch Dip on your table.
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Mango Pico de Gallo
If you love fresh Pico de Gallo, you're gonna' want to try this Mango Pico de Gallo. Bursting with fresh flavours from ripe mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeรฑos and lime juice.
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Potatoes, Pizza Bites & More
Here, I’ve added some of our favourite appetizers that we feel would be great for your Game Day Snacks. You’re going to want to check out our all time favourite Garlic Cheese Fingers!
Parmesan & Garlic Wedges
You're going to want to try out theseย Parmesan and Garlic Potato Wedgesย this summer. Thick cut wedges seasoned in parsley, oregano, garlic and olive oil. Then they are topped off with fresh grated parmesan and baked to crispy perfection.
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Spiced Potato Wedges
These crispyย Paprika Spiced Potato Wedgesย make the best side dish or even snack food. Chunky potato wedges, coated in a paprika spice blend and baked in the oven to crispy perfection. A great side dish any day of the week.
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Crispy Garlic Potatoes with a Creamy Chive Dip
Make it! The perfect combination of crisp and creamy. Theseย Crispy Garlic Potatoes with a Creamy Chive Dipย can be served as a little snack food, a side dish or great to bring to a cook out! It's all about the dip.
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Cheese Garlic Fingers
If you've never triedย Cheesy Garlic Fingers, what are you waiting for? These are a classic East Coast Canadian treat.ย Great served as an appetizer, a side dish or a starter.ย Great however you choose to serve them.ย Take a look!
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Garlic Knots
A classic pizzeria favourite,ย Garlic Knots. I only recently learned how to make these and was so impressed with how they turned out. Everyone in the house loved them and we'll be making them again and again!
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Pizza Pocket Bites
These Pizza Pocket Bites are such a fun and tasty nibble. By using leftover Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce, you can put these together quickly. Think about these pizza bites the next time you are entertaining. They are sure to be a hit!
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Puff Pastry Pizza Bites
Easy to make Puff Pastry Pizza Bites are a great party food to enjoy all year. By using just four simple ingredients, these come together pretty quickly and can be enjoyed hot or even at room temperature!
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Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Pizza is great for weeknight dinners, weekend get togethers and even packed lunches. Thisย Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bitesย recipe is a take on myย Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizzaย and you'll love it!
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Roasted Red Pepper Quesadillas
Great as a lunch, snack or even dinner. Loaded with fresh roasted peppers, avocados & cheese!
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Loaded Veggie Nachos
Who doesn't love a big plate of nachos! These Loaded Veggie Nachos are full of fresh peppers, tomatoes, onions, jalapeรฑos, avocado and cheese. A great starter or even main!
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Panko Crusted Mozzarella Cheese
This Panko Crusted Mozzarella Cheese appetizer is a great little bite for entertaining. These Bocconcini mozzarella balls are crusted in a herbed panko coating and fried until crispy. Goes great with Homemade Marinara Sauce on the side
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Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Bites
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer to head into Friday night? Well, theseย Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Bitesย are not only quick, they're pretty darn tasty! Pour a drink, whip up a plate and serve with your favourite dipping sauces!
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Beer Battered Onion Rings
Put down the take out menu and get these Beer Battered Onion Rings at home. Perfectly fried and crispy bites of deliciousness. Made with thick slices of onions, dredged in a beer batter and fried to perfection.
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Mascarpone and Dill Stuffed Mini Peppers
It doesn't get a whole lot easier than these Mascarpone and Dill Stuffed Mini Peppers. Fresh and crisp sweet peppers stuffed with creamy mascarpone cheese, fresh dill and lemon zest. Great for patio season!
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Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers
Make use out of summer's produce with these delicious Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers. Using only three ingredients and prepped in 5 minutes! These make a great appetizer or side dish to grilled chicken or fish.
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Feta & Spinach Stuffed Mini Peppers
These Feta & Spinach Stuffed Mini Peppers are a must make summer appetizer. Sweet peppers stuffed with a creamy spinach and feta filling and topped off with fresh Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of goodness.
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Easy Sausage Rolls
One of the easiest party appetizers you will ever make! Using just three ingredients and put together in no time at all, they are sure to be a party hit for all ages.
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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Why not kick off your next get together at home with theseย Italian Stuffed Mushrooms. Mushrooms stuffed with peppers, onions, herbs and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. A great appetizer to prepare in advance and then just pop in the oven before serving!
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
This Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery is the easiest appetizer you'll make this week. Crisp celery filled with herb cream cheese for a simple tasty bite. Make the filling before hand and put them together before serving for easy entertaining.
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Marinated Cheese & Olives
Make this easy and tasty Marinated Cheese & Olives appetizer for your next get together. A mix of olives, sharp cheddar cheese, red peppers and peperoncino peppers wrapped up in a spicy marinade!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular food to serve at a Superbowl party?
Although many snacks and appetizers make appearances at game day parties, there are two winners. Chicken wings and pizza come out on top as the most popular Superbowl foods to serve!
What is a good dessert to serve at a Superbowl party?
Any fuss free desserts that you can pick up with your fingers like brownies, cupcakes or cookies. You can easily make themed cut out cookies to make your desserts more festive.
No Cook Appetizers
The holidays are just around the corner and no get together is complete without some delicious appetizers. Here, I've put together a collection of some great dips and No Cook Appetizers that will make entertaining effortless!
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Best Mushroom Recipes
Mushrooms make a great addition to many dishes and they can even be the star of the show. Here you will find some of our Best Mushroom Recipes from main courses to appetizers with a few tips along the way!
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Easy Recipes Using Cherry Tomatoes
This season we've had an abundance of ripe cherry tomatoes. So, here I've put together a collection of our best Easy Recipes Using Cherry Tomatoes that you might enjoy as well. Here you will find quick and easy Appetizers as well as cooked dinners using seasonal cherry tomatoes.
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Game Day Appetizers
Check out this collection of more than 40 Game Day Appetizers! From wings to sliders, no cook appetizers and everything else.
Servings: 43 Appetizer Recipes
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
Find the links to all the recipes in the post next to the pictures.
Recipes included in this post are the following:
- Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings
- Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings
- Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
- Sticky Honey Garlic Wings
- Spicy Barbecue Chicken Strips
- Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
- Crispy Chicken Tenders
- Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenders
- Barbecue Chicken Sliders
- Sesame and Panko Crusted Shrimp
- Baked Cajun Shrimp
- Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp
- Spicy Fried Shrimp
- Crispy Fried Calamari Recipe
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Nacho Cheese Dip
- French Onion Dip
- Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Sour Cream and Chive Dip
- Homemade Spicy Salsa
- Creamy Homemade Ranch Dip
- Mango Pico de Gallo
- Parmesan and Garlic Wedges
- Spiced Potato Wedges
- Crispy Garlic Potatoes
- Cheese Garlic Fingers
- Garlic Knots
- Pizza Pocket Bites
- Puff Pastry Pizza Bites
- Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites
- Roasted Red Pepper Quesadillas
- Loaded Veggie Nachos
- Panko Crusted Mozzarella Cheese
- Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Bites
- Beer Battered Onion Rings
- Mascarpone & Dill Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers
- Feta & Spinach Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Easy Sausage Rolls
- Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
- Marinated Cheese and Olives
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