9 Game Day Appetizers You’ll Love So Much That You’ll Serve Them Even When Football Season is Over

ByLeah Ingram

It’s the time of year when everyone is obsessed with the big game. And if you’re having people over to watch and cheer on your team, you’re probably wondering what you’re going to serve. Don’t worry — I’ve got you. With these 9 game day appetizers, you’re going to love them so much that you’ll want to eat them even when football season is over.

A bowl of spinach artichoke dip is surrounded by round crackers on a white plate, placed on a marble surface near a white cloth.
No Mayo Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Three of grandma's deviled eggs rest on a green plate, garnished with paprika. Nearby, pink and orange flowers adorn the marble surface.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I love this recipe because it tastes delicious. However, it’s also really easy to make for your game day appetizer line up. I mean, you cannot boil eggs wrong. Don’t want to bother with boiling? You can always made hard boiled eggs in the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls

Hand pulling apart a cheesy arancini ball on an orange plate, with a bowl of marinara sauce in the background.
Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Arancini are cheese-filled fried risotto balls. They make great appetizers for a game day party or as a hearty side for a meat or poultry dish.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls

Easy Tomato Focaccia

Close-up of baked focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, melted cheese, and herbs.
Easy Tomato Focaccia. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I love focaccia and I love pizza. So what could be better than tuning my focaccia into a puffy, delectable pizza-like creation with this Easy Tomato Focaccia Bread recipe. It feels like a gourmet version of the cafeteria pizza of my childhood. It’s nostalgic, but tastes so much better.
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Goat Cheese Focaccia with Dates

Close-up of a homemade focaccia topped with caramelized onions, rosemary, and chunks of cheese in a baking dish.
Goat Cheese Focaccia with Dates. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Focaccia bread with goat cheese and dates makes a great brunch dish or hors d’oeuvre course. This is our go-to recipe for a potluck when we want to bring something more than just a cheese platter or vegetables and dip.
Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Focaccia with Dates

Homemade Focaccia Bread

Golden-brown rosemary focaccia in a decorative green baking dish, resting on a striped tablecloth, with a tiled backsplash in the background.
Homemade Focaccia Bread. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Homemade Focaccia is the go-to bread for anyone who loves olive oil. Topped with rosemary, cheese, veggies or meat, it’s simple to make and great as a side, appetizer or main dish.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Focaccia Bread

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

A hand dips a cracker into a rich, slow cooker spinach artichoke dip, unveiling layers of creamy goodness.
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Whenever our family goes out to eat at a restaurant like Applebee’s, we love to order their spinach artichoke dip. I always assumed it was a difficult recipe to make at home. But when I discovered this slow cooker spinach artichoke dip I can make in my Crock Pot, I was psyched. Now it’s a staple for party menus.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer

A bowl of sesame-coated cauliflower topped with sliced green onions.
Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

One of the reasons that Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings recipe has such a nice bite to it is panko breadcrumbs. I love using them to get a crisp outer layer on anything baked or fried in the air fryer as this dish is. Plus, if you’ve invited vegetarians over for a party, they can enjoy this appetizer guilt free.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer

Taco Bar with Homemade Cheese Sauce

A creative spread of nachos featuring avocado, lime, salsa, onion, and parsley is laid out on a dark surface. This display offers delicious nacho bar ideas with an array of sauces and crispy tortilla chips.
Taco Bar with Homemade Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

Setting up a nacho bar is perfect for any party or get-together. They’re fun, relatively no-fuss to prepare and allow everyone to make their own plate exactly how they like. Learn how to set up the ultimate nacho bar that’ll be the hit of your next event, whether it is watching football with friends or celebrating Cinco de Mayo or another reason entirely.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bar with Homemade Cheese Sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Close-up of a seasoned air fryer chicken wing garnished with herbs, held by a fork.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

The process for making these Air Fryer Chicken Wings is so simple. It has very few ingredients, takes very little time to cook and you end up with delicious, crispy chicken wings. What could be more perfect for a game day party than these?
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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