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October 26, 2023

49+ Easy Game Day Recipes to Fuel Your Football Party

Easy Game Day Recipes – Here the best easy Game Day recipes to take to your tailgate! Dips, finger foods, appetizers, desserts and main dishes that are sure to make your party a hit!

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Are you ready for the football party season? If yes, here are the best Football Party recipes – dips, appetizers, finger foods, main dishes, and many other delicious Super Bowl recipes that will get the party started! Great and extremely delicious ideas for your Super Bowl menu planning! Whether you need last minute football party recipes or you’re planning your gathering in advance, these easy Game Day recipes will sure to please your guests.

This post is about the best easy Game Day recipes to fuel your football party.

49+ Favorite LAST MINUTE Game Day Recipes

BBQ CHICKEN DIP

This is the perfect Barbecue Chicken Dip that is great for entertaining at home, as a holiday appetizer, or to enjoy during the Game Day. Simple, cheesy and easy BBQ chicken dip for your next get-together. A warm, melted cheese dip with plenty of BBQ sauce, chicken and cream cheese.

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TACO CHILI

Everyone can choose their favorite taco toppings for this easy chili recipe that is sure to be a hit. The entire meal is super easy to make for everyone and is also budget-friendly. The perfect Game Day main dish recipe. 

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TACO SLIDERS

Whether you’re throwing a Game Day dinner or any special occasion, these easy cheesy Taco Sliders are going to be the star of the gathering! The perfect easy appetizers recipe, and a fun way to use leftover taco meat too.

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FRENCH ONION BURGERS

Flavorful, juicy and simple to make beef and caramelized onion burgers that taste heavenly! It’s a quick, weeknight dinner solution or the perfect Game Day main dish recipe that the entire family will love. Mix up your burger routine and make a beef burger!

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PIZZA POPPERS

These mini pizza bites, also known as Pizza Poppers, are the perfect easy appetizer for your next Game Day party! Cheesy, fun and easy Game Day recipes option that will serve the crowd for good. 

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HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are sweet, garlicky, and irresistible! The skin is crispy and sticky and the meat is tender and falls off the bone. The absolute best football party finger food recipe!

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LITTLE SMOKIES

There’s hardly any prep work, and less than 5 minutes on the stove are needed to enjoy these irresistible cocktail sausages, cocktail weenies, lil smokies, or whatever you call them. It’s a perfect recipe for any type of gathering, to munch on before a barbecue, for game day, movie night, or just because.

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CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

A great dip with a creamy texture and rich flavor, it’s an easy appetizer made with caramelized onions, sour cream, and a few other simple ingredients.

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FOOTBALL BROWNIES

Easy way to make a football party dessert! Premade or homemade brownies and a cookie cutter to make these easy treats. These Game Day brownies look super fun and will be a hit!

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CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

Easy and delicious Cheeseburger Sliders. Melty cheese along with a burger on a Hawaiian Roll and coated with a sweet and savory sauce. One of the best favorite football party recipes your guests will keep asking for more.

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SMOKED CHICKEN LEGS

Traeger Smoked Chicken Legs are perfect for tailgates, game days and backyard barbecues. They’re crispy outside and juicy inside with a delicious smoky flavor when made on a Traeger pellet grill!

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AIR FRYER POTATO WEDGES

These potatoes are made in under 30 minutes from start to finish. Made with Yukon potatoes, simple seasoning, and olive oil. We love this air fryer recipe because it requires little to no oil to make and is easy to serve for a large crowd. Yum!

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BBQ PULLED PORK NACHOS

Pulled Pork Nachos are the ultimate bar food! Made with layers of tortilla chips, shredded cheese, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions. The perfect party food!

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BEER BATTER ONION RINGS

Crispy, flavorful Beer Batter Onion Rings pack a ton of crunch with a savory batter that complements the natural sweetness of onion. These are so easy to make for a large crowd and everyone will love them during the Football party!

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CHEESY BREADSTICKS

Delicious garlic pizza crust breadsticks brushed in buttery garlic and layered with cheese. Melty, bubbly, cheesy perfection! One of the easiest Game Day recipes to serve for a large crowd! So yum!

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AIR FRYER PIZZA ROLLS

Look no further than this Air Fryer Pizza Rolls recipe for a super quick and easy game day or holiday party appetizer. It couldn’t be simpler than opening a bag, tossing pizza rolls in an air fryer, and setting a timer.

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OLD FASHIONED SLOPPY JOES

You’ll love this quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It uses simple ingredients to make classic sloppy joes your party guests will crave!

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CROCKPOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Let your Crockpot do the work for you with this creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. Spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing and shredded chicken combine to form the best game day or Super Bowl party appetizer.

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FOOTBALL CHARCUTERIE BOARD

This football charcuterie board is the ultimate game day appetizer! You’ll be the star of the tailgate or Super Bowl party with this one!

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SHEET PAN LOADED NACHOS

These Sheet Pan Nachos will be a hit at your next game day party or quick weeknight meal. Tortilla chips are loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, and melty cheese for a quick and easy appetizer or dinner. Take Super Bowl snacks to a whole new level with this delicious recipe.

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FOOTBALL DESSERT DIP

Dreamy Cookies and Cream Dip is the ultimate super bowl recipe to serve to your friends and family because it tastes so amazing and it’s super easy to make for a sweet football game day snack.

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BAKED SPINACH DIP

Gooey baked spinach dip is cheesy and the perfect appetizer for parties, the holidays or movie night. Warm and creamy, this dip is a mix of three kinds of cheeses melted together into a delicious appetizer you’ll want to keep dipping in!

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CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS

When it comes to Game Day eats, you can’t do better than these Chicken Parm Meatballs! Easy, delicious Game Day appetizers recipe your guests will keep asking for more! Score!

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HOT CORN DIP

This super flavorful Hot Corn Dip recipe is a tasty delight, with the perfect blend of cheesy, creamy, smoky, tangy, and spicy! Serve this dip for game day, parties, and get-togethers, and watch it vanish in no time.

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MANGO HABANERO CHICKEN WINGS

With a handful of ingredients and spices, these Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings will steal the show at your next get-together. No frying required for these crispy, sweet and spicy chicken wings.

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DILL DIP

This easy dill dip is creamy and flavorful, and ready in minutes! Dill dip is great served with your favorite fresh chopped vegetables, chips, crackers, and toasted bread. Super delicious.

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GAME DAY VEGGIE CUPS

Game Day Veggie Dip Cups are individual cups layered with ranch dressing and slices of fresh vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, peppers, celery and tomatoes. Super fun and easy to serve for a large crowd. These veggie cups are also perfect for kiddos. 

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BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE BITES

These Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites are easy appetizers for parties, tailgating, or to eat as snacks. Add in some smoked paprika to take the flavors of Hawaiian pizza to the next level! Make this easy, three ingredient appetizer for your next football watching party.

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GREEK FRIES

These crispy greek fries are tender on the inside and extra crispy on the outside and are coated with dried herbs, lemon zest, garlic, and olive oil. Then they are topped with fresh herbs and crumbled feta cheese.

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FOOTBALL COOKIES

These fun and colorful football cookies are a game day must, no matter which team you are rooting for. Decorated to resemble a football stadium filled with thousands of cheering fans, these cookies are not only delicious, but they are something any aspiring cookie decorator can make.

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7 LAYER TACO DIP

Deliciously creamy and topped with layers of flavor, this taco dip with ground beef is perfect for parties. Whether you’re having a potluck or tailgating, this easy taco dip recipe makes a great appetizer, is a crowd pleaser and could be a meal by itself!

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HONEY LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS

These honey lemon pepper wings are made with a sweet and savory glaze, baked in the oven or in an air fryer, extra easy to make, and taste absolutely incredible.

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BAKED JALAPENO POPPERS

These jalapeno poppers make an easy and delicious appetizer that will go down very well at your next party and the best part is they are baked in the oven. Baked jalapeno poppers still have that crispy coating, but no frying needed.

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BACON CREAM CHEESE CRESCENT ROLLS

With only three ingredients, my Bacon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are the easy, delicious and budget-friendly crescent roll appetizers everyone wants on their game day menu.

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HAM AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

These delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are so easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll make this delicious appetizer in no time. All you need is puffy pastry, deli ham, cheese and a simple seasoned butter.

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CROCKPOT CHICKEN NACHOS

Loaded, creamy Crockpot Chicken Nachos are about to be your new favorite dinner! Slow cook shredded chicken, black beans, and corn in a zesty sauce, then ladled over tortilla chips for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. 

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CHEESEBURGER DUMPLINGS

These Cheeseburger dumplings are fantastic for the kids, fast and easy to make with them and cooked in the Air fryer or the pan (the potsticker way), a fun merge of kids’ favorite dishes or for fun game day snacks option. 

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FROZEN CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER

These crispy and tender Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer may be the best chicken wing recipe to exist. The air fryer makes such juicy and flavorful buffalo wings, it will only leave you wanting more and more. While these tasty wings are great as a game day appetizer, you’ll find they make a delicious weeknight dinner as well.

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HOT HONEY CHICKEN SLIDERS

Packed with the most delicious hot honey sauce, these chicken sliders layer sweet Hawaiian rolls, gooey cheese, and a smokey sweet and spicy sauce! Finish them off with a creamy coleslaw for the best bite-sized sandwich around. Made with rotisserie chicken they make the perfect dinner or easy party food!

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PULLED PORK STUFFED POTATO SKINS

Craving a really hearty potato skins recipe? These pulled pork potato skins are off the charts good! They’re seasoned with Kansas City rub, then you layer them with BBQ pulled pork and top with plenty of melty cheddar. These stuffed potato skins are easy to make and perfect for game day celebrations.

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YOGURT DILL SAUCE

This easy yogurt dill sauce comes together in 5 minutes, it is made with chopped dill, olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.

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AIR FRYER BUFFALO SHRIMP

This Air Fryer Brown Sugar Buffalo Shrimp recipe is the perfect appetizer for the Big Game! Coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and slathered in a sweet and spicy buffalo sauce, you will be licking your fingers clean in UNDER 15 MINUTES!

GAME DAY APPETIZERS

STUFFED MUSHROOMS WITHOUT CREAM CHEESE

Are you looking for a way to make stuffed mushrooms without cream cheese in your air fryer? You found the right recipe. These stuffed mushrooms are made in an air fryer in under 30 minutes, but you can easily make them also in the oven. Super fun easy game day recipes option to make for those who want something without the meat!

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RANCH PRETZELS

Ranch pretzels are a crunchy easy to make delicious snack or appetizer, that everyone will love.  The pretzels are a delicious snack you can fix from pantry items in just minutes. Prep time is literally less than 5 minutes, then just bake 15 minutes in the oven. Fast and yummy, perfect for football watching party!

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AIR FRYER EGG PUFFS

Air Fryer egg puffs are easy, delicious and popular tea-time or football watching snacks made with hard-boiled eggs and onion-tomato filling. Store-bought puff pastry sheets make the entire process very easy to make at home.

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BBQ PULLED CHICKEN

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is a tender, delicious chicken recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or to feed a crowd. Just add seasoned chicken thighs to the slow cooker with the barbecue sauce mixture, slow cook, then enjoy in a sandwich, slider, taco, salad, and more.

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PEPPERONI DIP

This incredibly tasty pepperoni dip recipe is perfect for your next get-together. Whether it’s for game day, a party appetizer, or just a fun movie night, this cheesy, warm and gooey dip that tastes like pizza will steal the show!

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BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WINGS

These crispy cauliflower wings can be made in an air fryer or in your oven, and make the perfect flavorful appetizer or game day snack when you want something meat-free.

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TURKEY CHILI

Instant Pot Turkey Chili is a protein packed, healthy chili. This cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is great for game day or family meals. It also freezes nicely for later. Garnish with your favorite chili toppings! 

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HONEY SRIRACHA MEATBALLS

Sweet and spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs are here to shake up your game day menu! With the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and savory flavor, this easy meal idea is sure to please. Serve it over rice or transform it into a crowd-pleasing appetizer for a party—any way you serve these tender, saucy meatballs, they’re going to be a hit!

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