Super Bowl Game Day Appetizer Ideas To Impress the Crowd

Key Takeaways

• Chicken wings, nachos, sliders, and chicken bites are Super Bowl finger foods that always score big.
• Snack boards with beef jerky, cheese, chips, and candies are perfect if you don't feel like cooking. 
• Maximize the flavors of your Super Bowl meats with the seasoning blends and salsas at Don Peter’s Carniceria.

What to Cook for the Super Bowl

It’s not game day without a table full of appetizers! Impress the crowd and, dare we say, upstage the game, with these Super Bowl finger food ideas from Don Peter’s Carniceria.

Keep it Classic with Baked Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are a classic for a reason. They’re mouthwateringly good and a universal crowd-pleaser. 

For your best wings yet, pat your chicken dry and coat it with a generous amount of our flavor-packed meat seasonings and a bit of baking powder. Baking powder helps raise the pH level of the chicken skin, creating tiny air bubbles that become crispy when baked at high temperatures.

Make Game-Day Nachos

Wondering what to cook for the Super Bowl without doing much cooking? We recommend nachos! This game day appetizer is super simple and endlessly versatile, working well with a variety of meats. 

Load your nachos with sliced USDA Prime beef, shredded chicken, or even gourmet sausages (chorizo), along with cheese, refried beans, pickled jalapeños, and more of your favorites.

Feed the Crowd with Shredded Chicken or Pork Sliders

Sliders are everything game day appetizers should be: easy to make, easy to eat, and delicious. Best of all, these Super Bowl finger foods can be customized with any meats you like. 

Put your fresh-cut chicken or premium pork meat (like pork back ribs) in a slow cooker and add your go-to BBQ or Buffalo sauce for hands-off cooking. Or, you could bake BBQ brisket for a crowd-pleasing mix of sweet and smoky flavors.

Create a Snack Board

While it doesn’t require any cooking per se, snack boards are still guaranteed to impress your crew. Not only are they tasty, but they also allow everyone to mingle and graze without missing game action (or commercials!). They can also be prepared ahead of time for hosts to enjoy the party, too. 

There aren’t any rules for these game day appetizers. However, we suggest mixing sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy elements on your snack board. These contrasts prevent flavor boredom and create a more satisfying taste experience. 

Snack board ideas include:

• Brisket jerky
• Mexican candies
• Aged cheddar cheese
• Grapes
• Nuts and crackers
• Dried fruit
• Chips

Fry Up the Perfect Chicken Bites

Crispy and perfectly seasoned chicken bites will be an instant hit on game day. All you’ll do is dice fresh chicken breast into 1-inch pieces, toss them in a breading made from cornstarch and a seasoning blend, and fry the bites in a skillet over medium-high heat. You can also substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs.

Eat these Super Bowl finger foods as-is, or enjoy them with your favorite specialty salsa to elevate their flavors!

Get Game Day Eats and Treats

No matter who you’re cheering for this year, these appetizers will kick game day off the right way and keep the crowd happy until the last play. 

Need help getting started? Don Peter’s Carniceria has everything you need for your game day eats and treats, from premium beef cuts to seasonings and salsas. Come visit our Los Angeles butcher shop, or explore online to get your must-haves delivered.