How many wings per person for a Super Bowl party?

Plan on 6 to 8 wing pieces per person if wings are the main dish, or about 4 if there is plenty of other food.

How do I keep food warm during the game?

Use slow cookers on the warm setting for chili, queso and pulled pork, and keep them above 140 degrees F.

What are the best Super Bowl foods?

Wings, chili, nachos, sliders and dips such as buffalo chicken dip, seven-layer dip, queso and guacamole.

Super Bowl Party

Game day food should be easy to eat standing up and able to sit out through four quarters. Here is a full Super Bowl spread from our recipes: wings three ways, chili and nachos, sliders, and a table of dips, with how much to make and how to keep it all safe and hot until the final whistle.

Wings

Classic Buffalo Wings2 hr total | 4 to 6 servings
Extra-crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a classic hot sauce and butter Buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots. Serves 4 to 6.
Garlic Parmesan Wings2 hr total | 4 to 6 servings
Extra-crispy baked chicken wings tossed in garlic butter with grated Parmesan, parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serves 4 to 6.
Sticky Chicken Wings1 hr 50 min total
Chicken wings marinated in Italian dressing, soy sauce and brown sugar and slow-baked at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours, turning often, until sticky and glazed.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings30 min total | 4 servings
Extra-crispy chicken wings with a simple garlic, paprika and pepper rub, air-fried in about 25 minutes with no oil. Serve plain or tossed in any sauce. Serves 4.

Chili, nachos and sliders

Texas Chili (Chili con Carne)3 hr 30 min total | 8 servings
True Texas red: cubes of beef chuck simmered for hours in a sauce of toasted dried chiles, garlic, cumin and oregano, thickened with masa. No beans. Serves 8.
Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili6 hr 20 min total | 8 servings
A thick, hearty chili of browned ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, onion and peppers, slow-cooked with chili powder and cumin. Serves 8.
Cheeseburger Sliders45 min total | 12 sliders
A whole pan of mini cheeseburgers baked on Hawaiian-style rolls with seasoned beef, onion and melted Cheddar, brushed with garlic butter and sesame seeds. Makes 12.
Loaded Beef Nachos35 min total | 6 servings
Sheet-pan nachos layered with tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, black beans and two cheeses, baked bubbly and loaded with pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole and sour cream. Serves 6.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork10 hr 15 min total | 10 servings
Pork shoulder rubbed with brown sugar and smoked paprika, slow cooked with onions and cider vinegar until it falls apart, then tossed with barbecue sauce. Serves 10.

Dips

Buffalo Chicken Dip35 min total | About 4 cups
Hot, creamy dip of shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo hot sauce, ranch and Cheddar, baked until bubbly and served with chips and celery. Serves 10.
Seven-Layer Dip20 min total | 12 servings
A party favorite layered in a clear dish: seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, Cheddar, black olives and green onions. Serves 12.
Texas Queso Dip20 min total | About 3 cups
Smooth, velvety Tex-Mex cheese dip made from scratch with Cheddar and Monterey Jack melted into evaporated milk with green chiles, tomatoes and jalapeño. Serves 8.
Spinach Dip3 hr 15 min total | About 4 1/2 cups
Classic spinach dip of sour cream and mayonnaise with chopped spinach, Knorr Swiss leek soup mix, scallions, dill and Italian dressing mix, chilled several hours. Makes about 4 1/2 cups.
Guacamole10 min total | About 2 1/2 cups
Chunky, fresh guacamole of ripe avocados mashed with lime juice, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and salt, with a little tomato. Ready in 10 minutes; serves 6.
Pico de Gallo30 min total | About 3 cups
Fresh, chunky salsa of chopped tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño and cilantro with lime and salt. The bright topping for tacos, fajitas and carne asada. Makes about 3 cups.

More bites

Mini Hot Dogs in Crescent Dough30 min total
Cocktail franks wrapped in strips of Pillsbury crescent roll dough and baked at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden. Serve with mustard.

How much to make

Food	Plan on, per guest
Chicken wings	6 to 8 pieces if wings are the main event, 4 if there is a lot else
Chili	about 1 cup
Sliders	2
Dips	about 1/4 cup of each, with plenty of chips and vegetables

Keeping food safe all game

Keep hot food at 140°F or above: chili, queso and pulled pork can stay in a slow cooker on the warm setting.
Put out cold dips in small bowls and refill from the refrigerator; replace anything that has sat out for 2 hours.
Cook wings to at least 165°F; they are crispier and more tender at 175 to 180°F.

Frequently asked questions

How many wings per person for a Super Bowl party?: Plan on 6 to 8 wing pieces per person if wings are the main dish, or about 4 if there is plenty of other food.
How do I keep food warm during the game?: Use slow cookers on the warm setting for chili, queso and pulled pork, and keep them above 140 degrees F.
What are the best Super Bowl foods?: Wings, chili, nachos, sliders and dips such as buffalo chicken dip, seven-layer dip, queso and guacamole.