Food Holidays & Occasions Super Bowl 50 Irresistible Super Bowl Snacks Host or attend a game day gathering with the ultimate, irresistible snack food. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 13, 2024 Trending Videos Photo: Jen Causey Whether you're hosting a fun football or halftime show watch party or looking for the perfect dish to bring to one, we have super flavorful snacks to choose from. Starting with simple nuts and trail mix and progressing to popcorn, chips and dips, french fries, and pretzel sticks, there's something salty and protein-packed for every fan. Go more hearty and filling with quintessential chicken wings, playful Frito pie, and classic hush puppies. Get game day ready with these and more craveable Super Bowl snacks. 01 of 50 French Onion Dip Jordan Provost / Food Styling by Thu Buser Caramelized onions, Worcestershire sauce, and a beef bouillon cube mixed with sour cream and cream cheese make the perfect creamy, tangy dip for game days and parties. Get the Recipe 02 of 50 Suya-Spiced Mixed Nuts Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Coat mixed nuts with butter and suya spice for a Nigerian-inspired riff on a popular bar snack that’s hot, sweet, and salty. Get the Recipe 03 of 50 Buffalo and Blue Cheese Popcorn Sarah Crowder Get the spicy, buttery, cheesy flavor of Buffalo wings in this quick and easy popcorn recipe perfect for game day parties. Get the Recipe 04 of 50 Spicy Cashew-Lemongrass Snack Mix Aubrie Pick Lime leaves and lemongrass bring citrusy flavor to the buttery cashews, toasted coconut, and crispy garlic. Frying each element individually ensures crunchy components. Get the Recipe 05 of 50 Three-Cheese Queso Nachos Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Layer homemade pickled red onions, jalapeños, chorizo refried beans, and creamy queso made with Monterey Jack, white American, and goat cheese for this colorful loaded snack tray. Get the Recipe 06 of 50 Buffalo Wings Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Amelia Rampe There’s no substitute for a classic Buffalo wing when it comes to snacking while watching a game. These wings are fried, then tossed in a buttery hot sauce and served with blue cheese dipping sauce and celery. Get the Recipe 07 of 50 Soft Pretzels Julia Hartbeck 2002 F&W Best New Chef Grant Achatz's tender German soft pretzel sticks have a dark golden salt-crusted exterior and chewy centers. Get the Recipe 08 of 50 Cacio e Pepe Potato Chips Jordan Provost / Food Styling by Thu Buser A little cheese and pepper turn plain kettle-cooked potato chips into a standout snack. Get the Recipe 09 of 50 Sweet Potato Oven Fries Matt Taylor-Gross You can play around with the seasonings for these fries very easily. Sprinkle pimentón (smoked paprika) or Urfa chili powder for a little smokiness to balance the sweet. Get the Recipe 10 of 50 Adobo Chicken Wings Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Kay E. Clarke This modern take on classic Filipino chicken adobo brings its umami-rich flavor to oven-roasted chicken wings. Get the Recipe 11 of 50 Frito Pie Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Brockman Frito Pie is a glorious mess of corn chips, chili, cheese and other toppings piled together — often right in the chip bag. Get the Recipe 12 of 50 Nacho Snack Dinner with Sweet Potato Queso Antonis Achilleos Try recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman's mashup of a cheese board (but with less cheese), a charcuterie board (but with less meat), and a crudité platter (but with more heft), built around a central dip or spread, with lots of fresh vegetables. Get the Recipe 13 of 50 Vegan Pimiento Cheese Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Pimiento cheese is an iconic snack in the South, and beloved all over. For this vegan version, sweet pimientos stud a creamy and savory base made with extra-firm tofu. The pickle brine and apple cider vinegar lend an acidic brightness to the mixture, while nutritional yeast and miso provide deep umami. Get the Recipe 14 of 50 Hush Puppies Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Serve these fluffy hush puppies with a lacy, crisp crust alongside an irresistible sweet and spicy yuzu kosho–honey butter. Get the Recipe 15 of 50 Barbecue-Spiced Potato Chips Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Ultra crispy homemade chips are within your reach, and it just requires a simple soak in vinegar water. Get the Recipe 16 of 50 Caramelized Five-Onion Dip Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Upgrade classic caramelized onion dip with layers of flavor from shallots, scallions, and sweet, yellow, and red onions. Yellow and red onions give it bite, while Vidalia onion and shallots lend a pleasant sweetness. Get the Recipe 17 of 50 Sweet Potato Tater Tots Carson Downing / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Gabriel Greco Dip this crispy, gently spiced snack in mustard or aïoli. Be sure to scale the recipe up for a crowd. Get the Recipe 18 of 50 Ham and Cheese Sliders Jordan Provost / Food Styling by Thu Buser Butter, Dijon mustard, and melty Swiss cheese make these 30-minute sliders an easy win. Get the Recipe 19 of 50 Loaded Pita Nachos with Lentil Chili and Feta Queso Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Serve plant-based nachos, by drizzling pita chips with a feta queso and then layering lentil chili, harissa-spiked pickled cabbage, and a dollop of creamy labneh. Make the chips, queso, and cabbage ahead of time and use store-bought pita chips to keep this easy. Get the Recipe 20 of 50 Fried Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce Photo by Frederick Hardy II / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Brockman These boudin balls boast pork, rice, liver, and seasonings. They are fried for a crispy exterior and a light, almost creamy interior. Get the Recipe 21 of 50 Quesadizzas Greg DuPree This mash-up of a quesadilla and pizza gets a spicy kick from jalapeño-laced pepper jack cheese and garlicky Portuguese linguiça. Get the Recipe 22 of 50 Tuna-Avocado Ceviche with Salsa Macha Jen Causey Salsa macha tastes amazing on pretty much anything. Add a couple spoonfuls to cubed raw fish to transform an everyday ceviche into an extraordinary snack. Serve like poke or with tostadas. Get the Recipe 23 of 50 Pepperoni Rolls with Garlic-Anchovy Marinara Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Spicy pepperoni and provolone cheese are baked inside a soft yeasted bread roll for this irresistible snack. Get the Recipe 24 of 50 Classic Cheese Ball with Spiced Pecans Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Kay Clarke This iconic Southern party starter is a classic for good reason. It’s easy to put together, looks polished on a platter, and boasts an irresistible savory flavor. Get the Recipe 25 of 50 Black Pepper Jerky Maxwell Cozzi This classic jerky gets a double dose of peppery flavor from both cracked peppercorns in the marinade and coarsely ground peppercorns on top. Get the Recipe 26 of 50 Chicken Samosas Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Micah Morton / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Tender, flaky dough is folded into triangular pockets around a savory chicken filling and fried until golden and crisp in this easy-to-love chicken samosa. Get the Recipe 27 of 50 Chile Crisp-Glazed Bacon Bites Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen For this party snack, meaty bites of slow-roasted slab bacon are tossed with a homemade chile crisp that's studded with freshly toasted chunks of dried chiles, fresh ginger, and garlic. Get the Recipe 28 of 50 Flaky Andouille and Callaloo Hand Pies with Red Pepper Sambal Angie Mosier Marcus Samuelsson's delicious hand pies are filled with callaloo and andouille, but you can fill them with anything you have on hand, including sausage, fish, ham, vegetables, or even fresh crab. Get the Recipe 29 of 50 Tropical Snack Mix Greg DuPree This irresistible mix of soy-and-honey-glazed peanuts, bacon, and chewy pineapple is a wonderful complement to just about any drink. Get the Recipe 30 of 50 Nachos in a Bag © W&P Design Top Chef host Kristen Kish fills individual bags of chips with cheddar, taco meat, sour cream, chopped onion, pickled jalapeño, canned black olives, tomatoes, and more. Get the Recipe 31 of 50 Buffalo Chicken Dip © Abby Hocking This crowd-pleasing dip from F&W’s Justin Chapple has all the punchy flavors of Buffalo chicken wings with a creamy texture from cream cheese and sour cream. Get the Recipe 32 of 50 French Fries with Bulgogi and Caramelized Kimchi © Con Poulos Top hot french fries with caramelized kimchi, grilled Korean-style beef, and a mayonnaise spiked with Sriracha. Get the Recipe 33 of 50 Hogs in a Blanket © Chris Court This fun take on pigs in a blanket swaps spicy andouille sausage for the hot dogs, with sweet mustard chutney as a condiment. Get the Recipe 34 of 50 Bacon Candy John Kernick Crispy, sweet, and salty, this three-ingredient snack is the ultimate cocktail party hors d'oeuvre. Get the Recipe 35 of 50 Best Nachos of All Time © W&P Design Chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern assures us, "These super-sophisticated nachos are built with several components, all made from scratch and delicious on their own. When served together, they will blow your mind." Get the Recipe 36 of 50 Pigs in a Blanket © Abby Hocking Use frozen packaged puff pastry to make this an easy snack to pull together, and brush the puff pastry with a glaze made with butter, brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard, to upgrade the nostalgic standby. Get the Recipe 37 of 50 Crudités and Fermented Soybean Dip Greg DuPree Pair just-picked vegetables with a thick, tangy soy dip to show off whatever fresh vegetables you can get your hands on. Get the Recipe 38 of 50 Sugar and Spice Nuts © John Kernick These spicy nuts are flavored with a simple blend of sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne, along with a full tablespoon of chile powder. Get the Recipe 39 of 50 Holy Guacamole Nachos © W&P Design Top tortilla chips with a deconstructed guacamole recipe: tomato, red onion, avocado, cilantro, lime, and pureed chipotle peppers in adobo, which lend a smokiness to the snack. Get the Recipe 40 of 50 Sticky Baked Chicken Wings © Marcus Nilsson Toss chicken wings in a spicy glaze made with gochujang, the Korean red pepper paste, to bake in the oven instead of deep-frying. Get the Recipe 41 of 50 Buffalo Chicken Calzones David Cicconi Toss rotisserie chicken with a buttery Buffalo sauce, then bake it into a calzone with Monterey Jack cheese for a hearty handheld snack in 45 minutes. Get the Recipe 42 of 50 Philly Cheesesteak Queso Abby Hocking Justin Chapple combines Tex-Mex queso and Philly cheesesteak flavors for this crowd-pleasing dip with provolone and white American cheeses, sautéed peppers, onions, and thinly sliced rib-eye steak. Get the Recipe 43 of 50 Taco Dip Abby Hocking / Food & Wine Justin Chapple's riff on seven-layer dip starts with a layer of super–flavorful ground beef that’s spiced with homemade taco seasoning. Get the Recipe 44 of 50 Bacon-Wrapped Cherry Peppers © Lucas Allen These genius hors d'oeuvres from 2005 F&W Best New Chef Colby Garrelts call for just three ingredients and can be made ahead of time, so it's great for parties. Get the Recipe 45 of 50 Chips in Salsa © Lucas Allen In this best possible version of flavored tortilla chips, 1995 F&W Best New Chef Traci Des Jardins tosses the just-fried chips with homemade salsa, then sprinkles them with a little Mexican cotija cheese. Get the Recipe 46 of 50 Chunky Guacamole with Cumin © Tina Rupp This guac's a winner because of its subtle tartness, nicely balanced heat, and creamy-chunky texture. Get the Recipe 47 of 50 Mac and Cheese Bites © Abby Hocking Use store-bought boxes of your favorite mac and cheese to make these crispy bites. Get the Recipe 48 of 50 Easy Hummus with Tahini © Tina Rupp Add nutty flavor to your vegetables of choice with recipe developer Grace Parisi's sublime hummus. Get the Recipe 49 of 50 Queso Fundido © Frances Janisch 1988 F&W Best New Chef Rick Bayless' quick dip of melted cheese is flavored with tomatoes, chiles, onions, and a hint of tequila. Get the Recipe 50 of 50 Roasted Edamame Snacks © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Edamame roasted in a spiced soy sauce mixture makes a fantastic snack and is also incredibly easy to make. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit