Recipes Holidays + Events Super Bowl 18 Essential Super Bowl Appetizers By Megan Soll Megan Soll Megan Soll is an Associate Editorial Director for Food & Wine Commerce. She joined Dotdash Meredith in 2015 and has over 11 years of experience writing and editing food, entertainment, and lifestyle content. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 26, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Douglas Friedman No matter which teams are playing or which artists appear at the halftime show, we'd argue that the biggest star of the Big Game is the appetizers. Every Super Bowl party is an opportunity to make a full meal out of little bites, and often the best varieties of bites out there: think pigs in a blanket, vegetable dips and crudité platters, and spicy, saucy chicken wings. Get inspired and set up the best Super Bowl appetizer spread ever. 01 of 18 Fried Cheese Curds with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce © CHRISTINA HOLMES White Cheddar cheese curds are battered and deep-fried until they're golden brown for an irresistible appetizer or snack perfect for game days. Get the Recipe 02 of 18 Bacon-Wrapped Dates Abby Hocking Another classic at any big gathering, these poppable appetizers are fast to make and even easier to devour. Add in a drizzle of honey if you want a pop of sweetness with the bacon. Get the Recipe 03 of 18 Stuffed Jalapeños Abby Hocking / Food & Wine Cheesy, perfect with a cold beer, and vegetarian friendly, these jalapenos belong at all game day parties. Get the Recipe 04 of 18 Rosemary and Sea Salt Popcorn © Todd Porter & Diane Cu A little fresh rosemary and sea salt make freshly popped popcorn the ultimate snack between drives (or commercials, depending on your priorities). Get the Recipe 05 of 18 Grilled Rockamole Douglas Friedman Shake up your usual guac routine with grilled avocados. (You can also make it ahead and store it overnight). Get the Recipe 06 of 18 Muffuletta Calzone Christina Holmes Sure, a giant sub sandwich might hit the spot but why not upgrade to this toasty muffaletta calzone? Slice it into sections for the perfect finger food for a hungry crowd. Get the Recipe 07 of 18 Tropical Snack Mix Greg DuPree This irresistible mix of soy-and-honey-glazed peanuts, bacon, and chewy pineapple is a savory pleasure to munch on. Get the Recipe 08 of 18 Bayless's Queso Fundido al Tequila © Frances Janisch This simple, 20-minute dip of melted cheese flavored with tomatoes, chiles, onion, and a hit of tequila will delight any dip fanatics at the party. Get the Recipe 09 of 18 Tater Tot Casserole © Abby Hocking The secret to this casserole is the layer of creamed spinach in the middle. We don’t know of anyone who would turn down a Tater Tot. Get the Recipe 10 of 18 Buttermilk Cornbread Victor Protasio Easy to snack on and perfect for add-ins like herbs, cheese or even meat, this classic cornbread is a perfect addition to a big appetizer smorgasbord. Get the Recipe 11 of 18 Classic Deviled Eggs José Mandojana These silky deviled eggs are enriched with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and dill. This is an ideal recipe for snacking or your next gathering. Get the Recipe 12 of 18 Spring Onion and Salami Sheet-Pan Pizza Greg DuPree Another crowd-pleaser, pizza is easy to section into bite-sized sticks or square slices for easy access. Get the Recipe 13 of 18 Jalapeño Chicken Wings © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Spicy and habit-forming, these chicken wings have an extra kick, thanks to pickled jalapeños and a healthy dose of hot sauce. Get the Recipe 14 of 18 Philly Cheesesteak Queso Abby Hocking F&W’s Justin Chapple combines combines provolone and white American cheeses to form a gooey base for sautéed peppers, onions, and thinly sliced rib-eye steak. Justin recommends serving this dip with toasted slices of hoagie rolls. Get the Recipe 15 of 18 German Soft Pretzel Sticks © Lucy Schaeffer Eat these slightly sweet, chewy, dark pretzel sticks plain, with mustard, or as chef Grant Achatz suggests: ranch dressing. Get the Recipe 16 of 18 Crisp and Lacy Onion Rings © John Kernick These are some of the laciest, crunchiest onion rings you’ll ever taste, and the batter is equally good on all kinds of fried foods. Get the Recipe 17 of 18 Chicken Wings with Angry Sauce © Con Poulos This Korean-inspired recipe is fiery and a little bit sweet. Co-owner Lisa Shin of Wing Wings in San Francisco also uses the versatile sauce as a marinade for pork and as a dip for cucumber spears. Get the Recipe 18 of 18 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit