From Snack Stadiums to Mama Kelce's Cookies: 4 Food Trends Worth Trying for the Big Game (2024)

The Super Bowl is a very exciting day for sports fans (and this year, Taylor Swift fans too). But for many of us, it's not about who wins and loses, which pop stars attend, or even which ads surprise us with our favorite actors. No, the Super Bowl is all about the snack table. And this year, there are plenty of viral food trends centered around the big game to try.

Before jumping into the must-try snacks and appetizers, remember that some ingredients might be a bit pricier this Super Bowl Sunday: The cost of food at home has risen 1.3% in the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And food at bars and restaurants has risen by 5.2%. Don’t be shocked if—or when—your grocery bill is higher than you remember.

All Things Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are always a game day classic. As the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, Americans are expected to devour 1.45 billion pounds of wings, according to the National Chicken Council.

This year, TikTok creators are putting their own spins on the classic appetizer. Instead of just slathering the chicken in buffalo sauce (although there's nothing wrong with that), get some fresh ideas from your For You Page.

Spice up your wings with this creamy cajun garlic sauce created by @cookwithnitha: Melt together a stick of butter, garlic paste, salt, pepper, paprika, heavy cream, and parsley, and be prepared for guests to ask for the recipe. For a fun fusion take, you can't go wrong with @southernvibin's smoked pizza wings, a twist easily accomplished by layering on pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni on top of your wings while they cook.

Quick tip for any kind of baked wing from @chef.erinmorley, which she shared in this video that's gotten over 109,000 likes: Sprinkle on some baking power. This gets them crispy without frying. Also try out her viral sauce by mixing up Frank's Hot Sauce, butter, mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, blue cheese, fresh garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and salt and pepper.

Stacked Snack Stadiums

This year, a search for Super Bowl recipe ideas likely turns up results for snack stadiums: a replica of a football stadium packed with all the usual players, like chips, sliders, dips, wings, and more.

To make your own, first decide which green food item you want to take up the largest portion of your stadium (the football field). Cover a sheet cake with green frosting, fill a tray with green grapes, add a dish with guacamole, or spread out green jello shots. From there, just pack the stands with your game-day snack favorites, and feel free to put as much effort into the details as you wish. You can even create different levels for the stands, like @athomewithshannon did, using plastic cups and bowls.

Freshly-Made Dips

Let's be real: Super Bowl snacks would be nothing without dips. This year, there's no need to spend money on the store-bought stuff—you can find plenty of homemade recipe inspo on social media.

This creamy, cheesy, southwest-style cowgirl dip from @broccyourbody comes together in minutes, with fresh ingredients like salsa, fire roasted corn, sour cream, black beans, and chopped green onion. For an easy slow cooker option, @jaycietanner's hot corn dip only requires corn, diced jalapeño, paprika, shredded Colby Jack cheese, and cream cheese. And you can't go wrong with a classic onion cheese dip: @bostonburgerco makes theirs with shredded Jarlsberg cheese, chopped onions, and mayonnaise. Just bake it in the oven for 30 minutes and top with chives.

Mama Kelce's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whether you're pulling for the Kansas City Chiefs or not, you're going to want to add Travis Kelce's mom's chocolate chip cookies to your dessert table on Sunday. They distinguish themselves from the traditional CCC with their sweet cream butter, white chocolate chips, and pecans.

Kelce told us that her two best tips for perfecting this recipe include refrigerating the dough overnight and adding in a hint of cinnamon. Letting it sit in the fridge "melds all the flavors all together—it just seems to be a better cookie," she says.

"When you take the dough out of the refrigerator, remember to warm it up because it’s really hard to cook them when the dough is freezing cold,” she adds.

The recipe is starting to pop up on TikTok—so bring them to your party to get ahead of the game.