Sensational Super Bowl Party Food (2024)

Delicately battered onion rings can be made at home without fuss; seltzer is the secret ingredient. A spider — a wide and shallow wire skimmer — is the best tool for removing onion rings and fried parsley from the hot oil; if you don't have one, use a big slotted spoon.

Recipe: Onion Rings

Caramelized onions and hot dogs are finger-food ready when wrapped in rich butter pastry.

Recipe: Pigs in a Blanket

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A sort-of potato chip-French fry hybrid, these oven-baked beauties harness the best of both worlds — crispy outside and all tender bite inside.

Recipe: Potato Chips with Malt Vinegar

Serve nachos straight from the oven so the corn chips remain crunchy and the cheese is nice and oozy.

Recipe: Veggie Nachos

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Celebrate football season with our fully loaded skins. They weigh in at just 120 calories per serving versus the classic's 350, and have one-fifth the saturated fat. Our secret: lighter ingredients (reduced-fat sour cream, Pecorino cheese) that packs a lot of flavor. Touchdown!

Recipe: Potato Skins

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One handful is never enough of this crunchy bar snack, which goes great with beer or soda.

Recipe: Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix

It's a bright idea to add citrus to classic party nuts.

Recipe: Chile-Lime Cashews

This make-at-home Chicago deep-dish pizza is as flavorful and fast as delivery — at a fraction of the cost.

Recipe: Chicago Deep-Dish-Style Veggie Pizza Recipe

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Meatballs coated in marinara sauce, smothered with cheese, and sandwiched in brioche rolls are a party-perfect nibble. For tender meatballs, combine the ingredients gently and don't pack the meat too tightly.

Recipe: Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

Roast the beef for these cheesesteaks in advance, then assemble with caramelized onions, peppers, and melted provolone just before your guests arrive.

Recipe: Cheesesteaks with Peppers and Onions

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Crush one or two tortilla chips over this chili for a little crunch and wash it down with an ice-cold beer.

Recipe: Kick-Butt Chili

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Hungry guests will fill up on these easier-than-ever barbecue pork sandwiches, a twist on the classic Southern pulled pork sandwich. The secret to this flavorful pork tenderloin lies in basting the meat with a 5-minute bbq sauce.

Recipe: Barbecue Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw

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The secret to an even coating: Pour the batter into a tall container, such as a Mason jar, and dip in each hot dog. Serving idea: Nothing pairs better with a corn dog than yellow mustard.

Recipe: Texas Corn Dogs

First coated in a spicy dry rub mixture before being basted with a tangy homemade sauce, these barbecue ribs are a surefire way to please a crowd.

Recipe: "St. Louis-Style" Baby-Back Ribs

In chef Kelly English's Southern twist on Canadian poutine, the fries are topped with spicy pimento cheese, andouille gravy, and crawfish, crab, or shrimp.

Recipe: Louisiana Cheese Fries with Crayfish and Gravy

Quesadillas are a quick but super satisfying meal option on a busy weeknight.

Recipe: Pork and Pepper Quesadillas

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You can never go wrong topping a batch of crunchy baked wings with a traditional, spicy buffalo sauce.

Recipe: Fiery Buffalo Wings

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