27 Easy Game Day Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less
Hosting a game day party or a Superbowl gathering this year? Here are 27 quick and easy game day recipes that are made with 5 ingredients or less! Perfect for stress-free gatherings and last-minute dishes you can whip up in no time!
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I’ll admit – I’m not the biggest football fan. Sure, I like to put on the game and root for the Steelers, but that’s about it.
But what I do love is game day snacks. Oh my gosh, it’s like comfort food heaven! And let’s be real – my favorite part about the Superbowl is the ads and the snacks. YUM!
In this roundup, I’m sharing 27 easy game day appetizers and snacks that you can make with just 5 ingredients or less! I’ve also included some crockpot, no-cook, and dessert recipes too!
🥘 Need some more ideas? Check out these 25 insanely easy side dishes made with 5 ingredients or less!
My personal favorite game day appetizer is the buffalo chicken dip, but I seriously love every single one of the recipes in this roundup. Like I said, it’s comfort food galore!
Even though this roundup is meant mostly for game day gatherings, I think a lot of these recipes are also perfect for tailgate parties, potlucks, and really any other casual get-together!
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Fun Game Day Serving Ware
Here are some fun and festive plates, platters, and serving ware to kick your party up a notch!
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Easy Game Day Wings Recipes
1. Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
A crazy simple recipe that you can make with just 2 ingredients! This is perfect as a last-minute game day recipe that you can just throw together before guests arrive.
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2. Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Wings
Yum – this is a sweet & spicy chicken wings recipe made with just 5 ingredients! You can make these in the oven, grill them, or pop them in the air fryer for a game day appetizer the whole crowd will love!
Recipe source + credit: Two Kooks in the Kitchen
3. Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
A simple yet delicious recipe that you can whip up with just 2 ingredients! Just pop them in the air fryer and they’re ready in just 20 minutes!
Recipe source + credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes
4. Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
An Asian-inspired wing recipe that’s sticky, garlicky, and delicious. I love that the marinade is super simple to make with just 5 ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: Casually Peckish
5. Lemon Pepper Wings
Lemon pepper wings are a classic! Just 4 ingredients are all you’ll need for these yummy wings. Plus, they’re baked for the perfect crispy wings the whole crowd will love.
Recipe source + credit: Wholesome Yum
6. BBQ Baked Chicken Wings
I’m not the biggest fan of BBQ wings, but looking at this recipe makes me want to give them another shot! Plus, these are so easy to make with just a few pantry staples and ready in just 45 minutes!
Recipe source + credit: Sweetly Splendid
Easy Game Day Dip Recipes
7. Greek Yogurt Buffalo Chicken Dip
Make a lighter version of the game day classic! The Greek Yogurt makes the dip super creamy, slightly tangy, adds protein, and it still tastes incredibly delicious.
8. Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
If you don’t have a crockpot but still want to make a 5-ingredient buffalo chicken dip for your next game day or Superbowl party, here’s the perfect dip for you!
Recipe source + credit: Dinner Then Dessert
9. Rotel Dip
Careful – this recipe is dangerously addictive! You just need 3 ingredients to make this delish dip that the whole party is going to love. There’s instructions for stovetop and crockpot versions of this recipe.
Recipe source + credit: All Things Mama
10. Chili Cheese Dip
If you want chili in a dip format, here’s the perfect recipe for you! Made with just 3 ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes for a last-minute game day appetizer you can bring to game day parties and potlucks.
Recipe source + credit: Crayons & Cravings
11. Creamy Spinach Dip
Yum, spinach dip is one of my favorite dips in the world. You can make this simple creamy spinach dip with just 5 ingredients! Perfect for serving with crackers or baguette bites.
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
12. Loaded Baked Potato Dip
This dip is comfort in a bowl. Made with just 5 ingredients with no baking or cooking involved! Kids and adults are both going to love this delish dip that you can serve with chips, baguette pieces, or even some veggies!
Recipe source + credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
13. Creamy Taco Dip
You guys know how much I love my cheesy taco pasta. So naturally, I love this yummy, creamy, and hearty taco dip that you can serve with tortilla chips!
Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken
14. Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Okay so this isn’t a formal dip, but it is a casserole and almost like a dip, so I’m gonna put it in this section! You can eat it by itself or make a potato-chicken-cheesy dip for tortilla chips or crackers!
Easy Game Day Finger Food Recipes
15. Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Growing up, one of my favorite game day snack and holiday appetizer were these pigs in a blanket. Oh my gosh, if you haven’t had a pack of lil’ smokies, you are missing out. This recipe makes pigs in a blanket out of croissant dough and they taste absolutely delish! They also look fancy with minimal effort, so win win.
Recipe source + credit: Mom Cooking For Three
16. Greek Yogurt Bagel Bites
This is a super easy game day snack that you’re going to wanna make a triple batch of! They’re so incredibly easy to make and are perfect as a game day snack everyone will love.
17. Caesar Salad Wraps
Make these high protein chicken caesar salad wraps for the big game! They only take 10 minutes to make and they’re a super filling finger food your guests will love.
18. Air Fryer Breaded Zucchini Sticks
Crispy, crunchy, healthy, and made with just 5 simple ingredients! Pair this with some ranch for the most delicious game day snack!
19. Ham & Havarti Cheese Sliders
Skip the hamburgers and make these super easy ham & cheese sliders for your next game day party! Be sure to make extras because they will be gone in a heartbeat!
Recipe source + credit: Mighty Mrs.
20. Loaded Potato Skins
This is a game day classic that’s super simple to make with just 5 ingredients and a few pantry staples!
Recipe source + credit: Dinner at the Zoo
21. Low Carb Cheese Chips
You guys know that this is one of my favorite recipes on this blog – because it is so darn simple and the perfect way to use up leftover cheese in your fridge! Just 1 ingredient is all you’re going to need for this super easy cheese crisps that you can substitute for chips for a low-carb option.
22. Baked Mac & Cheese Cups
These little mac and cheese cups are a delicious, bite-sized comfort food that the whole crowd will love. This recipe is also great for kids and picky eaters!
Recipe source + credit: Chocolate Covered Katie
23. Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers
No game day party is complete without these spicy jalapeno poppers! These ones are made with just 5 ingredients and are super easy to make. Perfect for your guests who love spicy snacks!
Recipe source + credit: Midwest Foodie Blog
24. Enchilada Taquitos
I love simple and easy recipes like this one, so I had to include it in this roundup! It’s a delicious, filling game day snack that can be made with just 3 ingredients, and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Recipe source + credit: Beeyond Cereal
Easy Game Day Desserts
25. Football Oreo Truffles
This section is my favorite because football-themed desserts are absolutely adorable! Like these simple 4-ingredient oreo truffles that require no cooking or baking!
Recipe source + credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen
26. Football Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispies are so easy to make and you can decorate them for any season or holiday. These super easy, cute, and festive football-themed rice krispie treats are sure to be a hit at any game day bash!
Recipe source + credit: That’s What Che Said
27. Football Chocolate Pretzel Rods
Pretzel rods are one of my favorite desserts to make because they are so simple, and so easy to jazz up for any holiday! Check out this super easy recipe that’s perfect for beginners and needs just a few ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Lifestyled By Sam
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 27 easy game day appetizers and found some inspiration for your next game day bash! Don’t forget to check out all of my easy appetizer & snack recipes and grab my FREE list of 101 snacks!
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