35 Best Tailgate Food Ideas for the Ultimate Game Day Party
Kick off football season with burgers, hot dogs and more tasty bites!

Tired of your usual tailgate menu routine? No more settling for boring burgers and store-bought snacks: These hearty meals and stackable tailgate finger foods are tried and true game day favorites that will make your celebration the tastiest yet.
No matter your tailgating set up, whether that includes an outdoor grill, an air fryer or a slow cooker, there are so many dishes to make in the parking lot of the stadium on game day. If you’d rather prep cold tailgate finger food the day before (be sure to equip yourself with a great cooler), or need some easy make-ahead options that you don’t have to cook at the party, we have the best bites for you. With plenty of make-ahead options (sausage rolls, anyone?) to grilling recipes, these tailgate food ideas will have you game-day ready in no time so you don’t miss out on any of the action.
So what makes a great tailgate? From drinks to easy party dips, chili recipes, easy appetizers and sweet desserts, these game-day foods and new delicious ideas will seriously spice up your tailgating menu.
Whoever your crew, these tailgate recipes can satisfy a few people up to an entire parking lot (with recipes this good, both sides might be coming over for a taste). Easily doubled (or tripled!), these dishes are nothing if not shareable. So put your game-face on — it’s time to feast!


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