Super Bowl LXI kicks off on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. That’s right: this year, the big game lands on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re hosting a full watch party or keeping it small on the couch, the food is half the fun.
These 24 easy game day and Super Bowl appetizers cover every craving. You’ll find crispy air fryer chicken wings, warm and bubbly dips, mini sliders that disappear by the pan, bacon-wrapped bites, and a low-carb snack board for anyone sticking to their New Year goals. Most cook in the air fryer in 30 minutes or less, which keeps your oven free and gets you back to the game faster.
Pick a few from each section, prep what you can the day before, and you’ll have a spread that rivals any sports bar.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
No Super Bowl party is complete without wings. The air fryer gets them crispy without a pot of hot oil, and you can keep batches coming all game long.
1. Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
Extra crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and tossed in a sticky-sweet honey BBQ glaze that caramelizes right onto the skin. 400°F is the sweet spot, and you can even start them from frozen.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
2. Copycat Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings
Crispy wings tossed in garlic butter and plenty of grated Parmesan, just like the restaurant. The secret to crackly skin in the air fryer is a little baking powder, and the recipe includes both air fryer and fried methods.
Get the recipe: Copycat Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings
3. Air Fryer Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings
No sauce, no mess, all flavor. A simple dry rub turns these into the perfect hands-on wing, and they’re keto-friendly, low-carb, Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free, so everyone at the party can dig in.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings
4. Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Sweet, tangy, and a nice change from buffalo. The wings air fry at 380°F for about 25 minutes, then get tossed in a homemade honey mustard sauce.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
5. Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings
A savory soy-garlic-ginger marinade, shatteringly crispy skin, and an optional sweet-spicy hoisin glaze. They taste better than takeout, no deep fryer needed.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings
6. Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
Forgot to thaw? No problem. Raw frozen wings go straight into the air fryer at 400°F and are crispy in about 22 to 25 minutes total. Toss with your favorite sauce and serve.
Get the recipe: Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
Crowd-Pleasing Warm Dips
Set out a bubbling dip with chips, crackers, and veggies, and watch the crowd gather around it.
7. Hooters Buffalo Chicken Dip (Copycat)
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bold, spicy wing flavor in every scoop. Shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, wing sauce, and cheddar bake at 350°F in the air fryer until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
Get the recipe: Hooters Buffalo Chicken Dip
8. Air Fryer Artichoke Dip
Creamy, golden, and ready in about 20 minutes. The air fryer gives it a bubbly top that’s even better than the oven. Stir in thawed, squeezed-dry spinach for a classic spinach artichoke dip.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Artichoke Dip
9. Easy Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
All the fiery kick of Nashville hot chicken in a creamy, scoopable dip. Cream cheese, buttermilk, honey, cayenne, Frank’s RedHot, and crispy popcorn chicken make this one disappear fast. Adjust the heat to your crowd.
Get the recipe: Easy Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
10. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
A lighter twist on classic buffalo dip. Cauliflower florets get tossed in buffalo sauce and air fried, then folded into a creamy, cheesy dip. Great for guests who want buffalo flavor without the chicken.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Mini Slider Variations
Sliders feed a crowd by the pan. Offer one classic, one saucy option, and one wildcard for the perfect slider lineup.
11. Air Fryer Black Currant Smashburger Sliders
Crispy-edged, juicy mini burgers with a sweet-smoky crust from McCormick’s Sweet & Smoky Black Currant Seasoning. They’re done in under 20 minutes with almost no cleanup. Serve them right away while the edges are crisp.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Black Currant Smashburger Sliders
12. Air Fryer King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
The ultimate 10-minute crowd-pleaser. Buttery, gooey, and topped with poppy seeds. Assemble them up to 24 hours ahead (without the butter glaze), then air fry when guests arrive.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
13. Air Fryer Italian Beef Sliders
Tender Italian beef or thinly sliced roast beef, melted cheese, and a swipe of mayo on soft slider rolls with a buttery, garlicky top. The air fryer crisps the outside while keeping the beef juicy.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Italian Beef Sliders
14. Air Fryer Cheesy BBQ Pork Sliders
Tender pulled pork tossed in smoky BBQ sauce, topped with provolone on Hawaiian buns, brushed with butter, and crisped in the air fryer. Add a scoop of coleslaw for pulled pork ‘n slaw sliders.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cheesy BBQ Pork Sliders
15. Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Sliders
The wildcard slider. Rotisserie chicken, vibrant basil pesto, and melted mozzarella on toasted, buttery rolls. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken makes these one of the fastest sliders on the list.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Sliders
16. Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders
The hands-off option. Meatballs simmer in the slow cooker, which keeps them warm for the whole game. Pile them onto slider buns as guests arrive, or try the spicy BBQ or teriyaki variations.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders
Bacon-Wrapped Bites
If it’s wrapped in bacon, it’s gone by halftime.
17. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
Sweet, tender dates stuffed with creamy cheese and wrapped in smoky bacon. They’re a make-ahead appetizer that looks fancy but takes very little effort.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
18. Bacon Wrapped Pickles in the Air Fryer
Crunchy dill pickles wrapped in smoky bacon and crisped in under 15 minutes, with no grease splattering all over your kitchen. Salty, tangy, and dangerously snackable.
Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Pickles
19. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak Bites
Juicy, tender steak bites wrapped in crispy bacon and served on toothpicks. Hearty enough to double as dinner for the folks who skipped lunch.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak Bites
Low-Carb Snack Board
Still going strong on your New Year goals? Build a low-carb board with these recipes, plus the Dry Rubbed Wings from above, and nobody will feel left out.
20. Air Fryer Cheese Crisps (Keto Cheese Chips)
The easiest keto snack there is: one ingredient, about five minutes, and under 1 gram of carbs per serving. Use them as “chips” for dips or crumble them over salads.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cheese Crisps
21. Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Zucchini
Fresh zucchini wrapped in smoky bacon, air fried at 380°F for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp. A low-carb, keto-friendly bite that pulls double duty as a bacon-wrapped appetizer.
Get the recipe: Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Zucchini
22. Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Chips
A crunchy, protein-packed snack made from cottage cheese seasoned with garlic, chili flakes, and Italian herbs. They’re a great swap for potato chips on a low-carb board.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Chips
23. Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Dip
Warm, creamy, and high in protein, with chives and a little bacon. Ready in about 10 minutes and perfect with celery, cucumber, and bell pepper strips.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Dip
24. Build the Rest of the Board
Fill in the gaps with no-cook, low-carb favorites: sliced salami and pepperoni, cubed cheddar and pepper jack, olives, pickles, deviled eggs, nuts, and plenty of crunchy vegetables. Add the cheese crisps and bacon-wrapped zucchini as the warm centerpiece.
Super Bowl Party Game Plan
The day before:
- Assemble the ham and cheese sliders (skip the butter glaze until baking).
- Mix the dips and refrigerate them in their baking dishes.
- Wrap the dates, pickles, and zucchini in bacon and refrigerate.
- Mix any wing dry rubs and sauces.
Two hours before kickoff:
- Start the slow cooker meatballs so they stay warm all game.
- Set out the low-carb board and cold snacks.
As guests arrive:
- Air fry the first round of wings and the bacon-wrapped bites.
- Bake the dips and sliders back to back.
At halftime:
- Air fry a fresh batch of wings so they’re hot for the second half.
Tips for an Easy Game Day Spread
- Plan for variety. Aim for one wing, one dip, one slider, one bacon-wrapped bite, and one low-carb option.
- Cook in batches. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, so everything gets crispy instead of steaming.
- Keep dips warm. Reheat dips in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes to bring back the bubbly top.
- Use toothpicks. Bacon-wrapped bites and steak bites are easier to grab, and cleanup is simpler.
- Label the low-carb picks. Guests sticking to their goals will appreciate knowing what fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Super Bowl LXI? Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
How many appetizers do I need for a Super Bowl party? For a game-long party where appetizers are the main meal, plan on several different options and enough for each guest to have multiple pieces of each. Wings, sliders, and dips go fastest.
What appetizers can I make ahead? Sliders, dips, and bacon-wrapped bites can be assembled the day before and refrigerated. Wait to brush butter on sliders until just before cooking so the rolls don’t get soggy.
How do I keep wings crispy for a party? Cook them in small batches with space between each wing, and toss with sauce right before serving. A quick 2 to 3 minute reheat in the air fryer brings back the crunch.
What are good low-carb Super Bowl snacks? Dry rubbed wings, cheese crisps, bacon-wrapped zucchini, cottage cheese chips, deviled eggs, and a meat and cheese board all keep carbs low without sacrificing flavor.
Get Ready for Kickoff
Whether you’re cheering for a team, the commercials, or just the snacks, these easy appetizers will make your Super Bowl party a win. Pin this list now so it’s ready for game day, and tag @forktospoon when you make one. I want to see your spread.
