These 24 Spectacular Super Bowl Appetizers Will Score You Points From French onion sliders to blackened shrimp and lamb meatballs, these Super Bowl appetizers bring bold flavors and fresh ideas to your party spread. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines and Michelle Darrisaw Michelle Darrisaw Michelle Darrisaw is a developmental editor for People. She holds a master's degree in Journalism and has over 10 years of experience writing, editing, and fact-checking for publications like Oprah Daily, Southern Living, Cooking Light, The Spruce, MyRecipes.com, and Tidal. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 28, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Whether you tune in for with the pregame commentary, the halftime show, or mostly for the ads, kick off the biggest game of the football season with some atypical Super Bowl appetizers. From blackened shrimp to French onion sliders to lamb meatballs, these dips, chicken wings, and other impressive apps will ensure your Super Bowl party spread is as exciting as the action on the field. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 24 Loaded Pita Nachos with Lentil Chili and Feta Queso Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell For a new take on nachos, pita chips are drizzled with a feta queso and then laden with lentil chili, harissa-spiked pickled cabbage, and a dollop of creamy labneh. The tangy feta queso gets its smooth body from the addition of red lentils and is a tasty option for dipping, too. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 24 Cacio e Pepe Potato Croquettes Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Ward / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall Cacio e pepe takes the shape of crisp, golden croquettes in this playful appetizer reinterpretation. A blend of riced russet and Yukon Gold potatoes is seasoned with Pecorino Romano, plenty of black pepper, and a touch of garlic, then wrapped around a cube of Fontina cheese that melts into a gooey center as the croquettes fry. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 24 Blackened Shrimp Food & Wine / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Props Styling by Prissy Montiel Coat extra-large shrimp in a blend of 10 herbs and spices, then cook them in butter until they develop a blackened crust. Shower with parsley, then serve with lemon wedges, garlicky seasoned butter, and your favorite aioli for a flavor-packed appetizer. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 24 French Onion Roast Beef Sliders Chris Simpson / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Sweet caramelized onions are a perfect match for store-bought Hawaiian sweet rolls layered with deli-sliced roast beef and melted Gruyère. The rolls get nicely toasted in the oven for a perfectly crisp bite. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 24 Lemony White Bean Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle For this zingy dip, F&W recipe developer Julia Levy blends canned cannellini beans with tangy feta brine and lemon in the food processor, then stirs in additional beans and cheese crumbles for a pleasant textural contrast. Serve with crostini or crudités. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 24 Hogs in a Blanket Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Prepared with frozen puff pastry and served with store-bought chutney mixed with whole-grain mustard, this take on classic pigs in a blanket swaps out the usual hot dogs for smoky andouille sausage. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 24 Mushroom Flatbread with White Miso Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Top store-bought flatbread with a miso-cream sauce, oven-roasted mushrooms, and fresh arugula for an appetizer that’s fast, easy, and perfect for your Super Bowl spread. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 24 Honey Mustard Beer Cheese Fondue Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Keoshia McGhee Grab a bottle of your favorite pilsner to make this warm, creamy cheese dip that comes together in only 15 minutes. Pretzels, cubed bread, sliced summer sausage or salami, and roasted fingerling potatoes are all terrific dippers. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 24 Potato Crust Wraps Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Anna Theoktisto in the F&W Test Kitchen turns cheesy sliced Yukon Gold potatoes into delectable (and gluten-free) wraps that are filled with prosciutto, pear, and arugula. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 24 Chipotle Butter Steak Bites Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley For this 20-minute appetizer from F&W's Paige Grandjean, cubes of seared boneless rib eye or strip steak are coated in a smoky tequila-infused sauce made with canned chipotles in adobo. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 24 Spinach Dip Hot Bread Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley This beloved dip is even more fun nestled in a toasty sliced sourdough boule with buttery béchamel sauce, spinach, and the gentle heat of Calabrian chiles. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 24 Cornflake-Crusted Fried Chicken Drumettes Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Super-crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside, these meaty chicken wing drumettes are drizzled in mildly spicy hot honey to really make them sing. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 24 Queso Fundido with Mushrooms Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Chelesa Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Served gooey and stretchy straight from the oven, queso fundido is made with Oaxaca cheese and then pulled apart with tortillas rather than chips. Chef Iliana de la Vega adds tangy Gouda to the mix, as well as a traditional topping of sautéed mushrooms. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 24 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 Save 15 of 24 Poutine Carson Downing / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Gabriel Greco Fresh-cut fries are crowned with warm cheddar cheese curds and drizzled with rich red wine gravy for an irresistible snack that hits all the marks. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 24 Garlic Chive Ranch with Crudités Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver 2022 F&W Best New Chef Calvin Eng's creamy, herby, bright ranch employs Kewpie mayonnaise, pungent garlic chives, and a pinch of MSG. Serve it with Chinese long beans, multicolored carrots and radishes, baby bok choy, broccoli, and Chinese celery. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 24 Calamari with Pickled Peppers and Almond Romesco Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen In this recipe from Florida chef Michael Cooper, crisp, perfectly tender calamari is paired with smoky almond romesco and sprinkled with bright, crunchy pickled peppers for a knockout appetizer. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 24 Spinach Maria Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Take your Super Bowl spread to the next level with this hot and gooey dip loaded with spinach, cheese, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to kick things up a notch. Customize the sauce however you want by adding more garlic, chopped hot chiles, pickled peppers, herbs, or even crabmeat. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 24 Korean-Style Fried Cauliflower Food & Wine / Photo by Jacob Fox / Food Styling by Kelsey Moylan / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali Battered and fried cauliflower florets take on next-level flavor when tossed with a sweet, fiery gochujang-based sauce. To finish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 24 Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Goddess Dip Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Seasoned with cumin, garlic, and paprika, these plump meatballs make game day a bit more flavorful. Though the harissa — a vibrant North African chile paste — doesn't skimp on heat, it's balanced by a creamy herb dip. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 24 Cacio e Pepe Chickpea Cheese Crisps Food & Wine / Photo by Peyton Beckwith Use a can of chickpeas and a few ounces of finely grated Pecorino Romano to make this delightfully crunchy, cheesy snack that's easy to pair with all kinds of beverages. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 24 Cheesy Sausage Cocktail Toasts Jennifer Causey For these tasty toasts, cookbook author Andrea Slonecker borrows from the nostalgic flavors of her childhood and swaps creamy mascarpone and robust Taleggio for the Velveeta in her grandmother's original version. "The topping can be made a few days ahead, and it's as straightforward as browning some Italian sausage and melting in the cheeses," she writes. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 24 Caramelized Five-Onion Dip Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Onion dip is plenty delicious in its own right, and in this recipe from Justin Chapple, five types of caramelized onions bring loads of additional flavor to the party. Cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream provide the dip's creamy, luscious base. Get the Recipe Save 24 of 24 Lemon-Caper Potato Chips Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Dana Beninati Former F&W editor Chandra Ram dries capers in the oven, then grinds them in a food processor to form the dust that she sprinkles with lemon zest on kettle-cooked potato chips for this tart, tangy snack. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Holidays & Occasions Super Bowl Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit