70 Easy Tailgate Food Ideas

This delicious Football Cheese Ball is quick and easy make ahead appetizer, packed with cream cheese, bacon, chicken, pecans and more. It is made with minimal hands on time and a perfect crowd feeding, football shaped dip for Super Bowl, game day tailgate, holidays and any family gathering.

This creamy cheese Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is an easy, minimal prep, crowd-pleasing savory dip. Just the thing to serve with chips, veggie sticks and bread during game day, potluck, dinner parties, and more. This will be a hit at your next tailgate!

Take all of your favorite Mexican dishes to the next level with this simple Homemade Adobo Guacamole that is easy to make with a few everyday ingredients. This dip will be great at your next tailgating event!

This no cook 6 ingredient St Patricks Day Dip is a fun and festive St Patty’s Day appetizer, dessert or snack. Change up the sprinkles (maybe to little footballs) to make this a great fit for your tailgate spread!

These Dill Pickle Pinwheels are a fun, tasty, and easy-to-make appetizer that everyone will love. Packed with the tangy flavor of dill pickles, creamy cheese, and savory ham, they are perfect for your gate day tailgating parties!

Crispy chicken wings slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce are the perfect game-day food! And these air fryer barbecue chicken wings come together with minimal prep and cook in less than 30 minutes.

As you know, I love quick, simple, and easy appetizers. Yes, I am a food-loving foodie but when it’s game day or family time I want all my focus time to be on my peeps. So, I love this easy dill pickle cheese ball as it's easy to make.

Italian Pinwheels are packed with delicious Italian flavors, all rolled up in a soft tortilla. They’re great for serving at any tailgating or game day or just for a tasty snack whenever you need one!

This warm Cream Cheese Dip is perfect for any party or gathering, especially your game day spread. Perfect to serve with your favourite tortilla, chips or crostini. This dish will be a unique hit at your tailgating event-- everyone will love it!

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this cheesy, melty pizza dip is the one everyone will be reaching for all Summer long. Perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties, or any time you have pizza lovers around!

Oven baked garlic parmesan wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and coated with a buttery garlic parmesan sauce. Parmesan garlic wings are perfect for wing lovers who can’t handle the spice of buffalo wings or just like to mix it up every now and then. These are a tailgating classic!

Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip delivers tons of fall flavor in an easy-to-make snack or dessert recipe that’s perfect for parties and potlucks. This snack is a great way to bring Fall to a tailgating party!

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to fried chicken with the same great taste and crunch this Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is it. These crispy chicken wings in the air fryer are so versatile and the perfect family-friendly meal for a snack at your tailgating party or game day spread.

Want to learn how to make canned refried beans better? It’s simple and only adds a few minutes of cooking time. This canned refried beans recipe will be perfect for serving with all of your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. This is so easy to bring to your tailgate and everyone will love it!

This Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe is one of the easiest you will ever make! Flavorful mini sandwiches come together fast and are perfect for game day, parties, snacking, or your tailgating events!

These veggie pinwheels are easily made with everyday ingredients like soft tortillas, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables. They can be made ahead as an easy appetizer, snack, football game day party food, and your tailgate when you need to feed a crowd.

Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our cranberry pecan cheese ball! Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s a festive must-have for your tailgating spread or Superbowl party!

Need a quick and simple dinner recipe for tonight? Try these easy Shrimp Tacos! Full of awesome Mexican flavor, they only take 15 minutes to put together and are easily customizable to suit everyone’s tastes! Your tailgating party guests will love these tacos!

Chocolate Hummus is a dreamy and sweet dessert hummus that’s actually healthy (but no one will know it). It is a great spread, appetizer, dip, dessert, snack and a treat that the whole tailgating party will love!

Ham Roll Ups will be your favorite back to school lunch solution! Super quick and easy to make, these tasty ranch ham and cream cheese roll ups are totally kid-approved. These will be a fun and easy dish for your tailgate!

This Ground Chicken Chili recipe is flavorful, satisfying, and quick and easy to make using everyday pantry staples. Perfect for busy game days or tailgates!

This festive Funfetti Cake Batter Dip is a creamy, sprinkle-studded delight that’s perfect for barbeques, tailgates, and other game day parties!

This quick, easy, no cook and healthy Rainbow Vegetable Tortilla Wrap is packed full of colorful veggies and that kiddoes, big and small, will love. It is perfect for snacks, appetizers, or tailgating events!

Learn how to make a Mezze Platter that’s perfect for serving with family and friends. Grab the biggest serving tray you have and I’ll teach you how to make an inviting mezze board that everyone will love at your next tailgate!

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to fried chicken with the same great taste and crunch this Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is it. These crispy chicken wings in the air fryer are so versatile and the perfect family-friendly meal for your tailgate!

Need a quick and easy for your tailgate, then try these tasty Jerk Pork Sliders. Since Pork Tenderloin is a fairly economical cut of meat, you can easily whip up this delicious meal without blowing your budget.

Fans of chicken parmesan are going to devour these delicious chicken parmesan sliders. Get ready for your game day party guests to swoon over this tasty meal. It’s a winner!

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy and simple appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion! Great for entertaining during the Superbowl and for tailgates!

Grape Jelly Meatballs in the crockpot are a flavor explosion in every bite and are not only a family favorite but also the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Make these for your next cookout tailgate!

Celebrate game day differently this year with these fun, festive and super flavourful Salmon Black Bean Nachos. With a recipe this simple and totally fuss-free, your kids will can easily make it themselves! Perfect for tailgating parties!

These Peanut Butter Banana Brownies are healthy vegan brownies that don’t taste ‘healthy’ at all. Use up your ripe bananas in this easy-to-make recipe. These brownies will be a hit at your tailgate and for game day!

It's so easy to make this zesty Mexican Cheese Dip in the air fryer, you'll want to serve this at all your parties, potlucks, and tailgates!

Baked turkey meatballs are so easy and flavorful! This ground turkey meatballs recipe is perfect for meal prep and when you need a quick dish to bring for a busy game day!

This crab rangoons air fryer recipe is an incredible appetizer or party food! It’s quick and easy to make restaurant-quality air fryer crab rangoons for your next tailgate!

Foodies, meet these delicious Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Turkey, juicy bell pepper and fresh herbs all mixed up and air fried to perfection. Tailgates have never tasted sooooo good.

This easy air fryer falafel recipe gives you deliciously crunchy falafels on the outside and soft on the inside. Healthier than the deep-fried version, these air-fried falafels are perfect for a unique tailgating dish!

These Buffalo chicken pinwheels are an easy-to-eat and easy-to-make way to indulge in spicy buffalo chicken flavor without the mess of traditional wings. These are a super simple and clean dish to make for your game day event!

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls are the ultimate comfort food! And just 3 ingredients are all that’s needed to whip up this totally crave-worthy appetizer, snack, or side. These will be so fun to serve at your next tailgating party!

Experience the Ultimate Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Feast with Zero Hassle! This foolproof family favorite bursts with flavor, adapts to any palate and keeps your budget in check. This is a great cheap dish to bring along for your game day party!

You will love these crave-worthy crispy Air Fryer Fried Pickles that are sooooo easy and quick to make! Fried Pickles Air Fryer style are perfect for serving up as a fast snack, party appetizers, and are just the thing for game day gatherings.

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food delight, the Walking Taco Casserole. With layers of flavorful ground beef, gooey cheese, and the satisfying crunch of Fritos, this dish is a guaranteed winner for both game day tailgates and lively gatherings alike.

Greek Fries are crispy, salty, and cheesy and loaded with Mediterranean and Greek flavors. This unexpected twist on traditional fries will become a new family favorite. These will be a hit at your tailgate for being unique!

These juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers are quick and easy to prepare with simple ingredients and cook in less than 10 minutes. Loved by everyone, they can be customised with various toppings for any taste palette.

This Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich recipe is full of authentic New Orleans flavor! Mouth-watering fried shrimp served on crusty French bread and smothered with homemade remoulade sauce. You’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to make this classic southern style dish for your next tailgate!

These Magic Cookie Bars are easy to make and will disappear from the plate in a flash! Buttery graham cracker crumbs are layered with chocolate, nuts, coconut, and creamy sweetened condensed milk to create an irresistible dessert bar that will quickly become a tailgate party favorite!

Experience the quick delight of a frozen pretzel in the air fryer, ready in under 5 minutes. It’s the best choice for game day, and tailgates, or Oktoberfest—discover the effortless way to enjoy crispy air fryer snacks.

Tacos are good with salsa chicken or seasoned ground beef, but there is something special about a fish taco. With elevated flavors, these air fryer fish tacos are sure to be a hit at your tailgate!

Fans of the infamous Cracker Barrel fried chicken tenders are going to love this easy copycat recipe! These Sunday homestyle chicken tenders are golden brown, crispy, and crunchy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside.

You will ♡ this gorgeous pink, creamy and over the top delicious Beet Hummus. It is extremely easy to make with pantry staples and in a blender. Double or triple this colorful hummus recipe and serve as a starter at your tailgate party!

These Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and easy kid-approved meal. So easy in fact, the kids can make them on their own! They're a fun way to incorporate kids into your tailgate party!

These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are your next favourite supper! Made from pantry staples, they’re fresh, flavourful and so easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot. These are so fun for a game day party!

With this recipe for Deep Fried Chicken Wings, you can cook up delicious restaurant-style chicken wings in just minutes! Paired with your favorite sauce, they’re the perfect appetizer or snack for parties, game days, and especially tailgates!

With this Apple Chips Air Fryer Recipe, it’s quick and easy to whip up a delicious, healthy, and totally addictive snack. Made with just 2 ingredients and absolutely no sugar or oil, you can indulge in these crispy air fryer apple chips treat guilt-free.

This light refreshing and creamy Zucchini Dip with Mint is completed with coconut yoghurt and mint. It is perfect for a quick and healthy snack and the excuse to use up your zucchini / courgette bounty. It's a delicious dip option for your next tailgate!

These Easy Mexican Vegan Tacos / Mexican Lentil Tacos are sooooo good even carnivores won’t notice they’re meat-free. These are a delicious vegetarian/vegan option for your tailgate.

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are so quick and easy to make! Freshly baked cookies are a beloved snack and dessert, and it takes less than 10 minutes to whip up these delicious air fryer cookies. These will be so fun for your tailgate party!

You will ♡ these easy baked vegan falafels made with quinoa. These gluten-free falafels are extremely easy to make. Double or triple this recipe and serve as a starter at your foodie gatherings. Your tail gate party guests will absolutely love these!

Instant Pot Chicken Nachos are a totally crave-worthy combo of Mexican and BBQ flavors. This easy shredded chicken nachos recipe is great for simple dinners, game day appetizers, and anytime snacking.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are an easy-to-make yet impressive and elegant appetizer. The perfect finger food for serving at tailgates, game days, and Superbowl parties!

This Cauliflower Wings Air Fryer recipe is a delicious, easy, and healthy side dish or snack that delivers tons of great buffalo wings flavor! Just 4 ingredients and less than 30 minutes are all that’s needed to make these zesty air fryer cauliflower wings.

Don’t you just love biting into a big stuffed, sloppy, messy, overflowing Chili Cheese Dog???? It’s always the best when the bun’s a little toasted and the chili is nice, warm, tangy and the cheese is all bubbly and melted.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe is a warming, filling, and comforting meal. Plus it is so easy to make entirely from pantry staples and great for weekly meal prep. Serve it for your tailgate and use the leftovers for work lunches!

This Bacon Wrapped Dates Air Fryer recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining or any occasion. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to make this elegant and delicious 3-ingredient appetizer. These are so easy for your next tailgate!

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are addictive and incredibly easy to make with just 2 essential ingredients. They are a must for snacking, tailgates, cookouts, game days, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and more.

Delicious Air Fryer Chili Nachos is a comforting cheesy meal that cooks in about 5 minutes, making it a great tailgate dish or game day snack that your friends and family will love.

Instant Pot Pulled Chicken is amazingly juicy and full of great BBQ flavor! So quick and easy to make, Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken sandwiches are perfect for lunch or as a fun tailgate dish.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe is a warming, filling, and comforting meal. Plus it is so easy to make entirely from pantry staples and great for weekly meal prep. This will also be a hit for your tailgate as chili is a classic!

Want to make the BEST Instant Pot Chicken Wings? Let me show you how in this post with 3 delicious flavours: honey chilli, buffalo and teriyaki. This will be delicious at your next tailgate!

These easy Salmon Tacos are a great make-ahead family meal! Full of flavor, they only take 15 minutes to put together and are easily customizable to suit everyone’s tastes! Your tailgating guests will love these!

These Air Fryer Wontons with a warm cream cheese filling are air fried to crispy perfection. Cream cheese wontons like you get in a Chinese restaurant are easy to make at home for a delicious snack or tasty start to your meal.

This Hearty Venison Chili is a comforting, warming filling chili. Made with venison, it’s lower in fat than traditional beef chili. Instant Pot version and a Slow Cooker version included! Your tailgate guests will love these no matter how you cook it!

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are loaded with seasoned juicy chicken breast with smoky veggies and ready to serve in less than 20 minutes! These are so yummy and just a bit healthy for your next tailgate!

Make the Best Instant Pot Hummus with this no soak chickpeas recipe! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can easily make a classic hummus that is super smooth and silky. Serve it up as an appetizer, dip, or snack at your next game day!

Make the Best Instant Pot Hummus with this no soak chickpeas recipe! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can easily make a classic hummus that is super smooth and silky. Serve it up as an appetizer, dip, or snack for your next tailgate!