27 Gluten-Free Game Day Recipes, Appetizers, and Ideas

(1) Game Day Snack Board with Black Bean Dip

My spin on a game day snack board includes a spicy homemade black bean dip, crunchy crackers, and chocolate-covered strawberry footballs.

(2) Sweet and Sour Meatballs

No game day party is complete without tasty gluten-free sweet and sour meatballs, which you could make with ground turkey or beef. Double the recipe to feed a large crowd, and keep the meatballs warm inside your slow cooker.

(3) Spinach Artichoke Dip

A classic spinach artichoke dip is always in high demand during football season, and my gluten-free spinach artichoke dip is a tried and true recipe everyone loves.

It’s filled with hearty spinach, artichokes, and caramelized onions. It’s also loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise and topped with more bubbling cheese to ensure a cheesy flavor explosion in every bite. No one claims this is a healthy dip, but it sure is a big hit!

(4) Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks

Get ready to enjoy these heavenly gluten-free mozzarella sticks, which you can fry in the air fryer or bake in the oven. I serve them with my roasted red pepper marinara sauce, but you could also use a jar of marinara sauce instead and call it a day.

If you don’t feel like making mozzarella sticks, you can buy frozen gluten-free mozzarella sticks from Feel Good Foods. These frozen treats are tasty but much too expensive to share.

(5) Spicy 7-Layer Mexican Dip

This cheesy seven-layer Mexican dip is made with refried beans, guacamole, taco meat, jarred salsa, shredded Mexican cheese, fresh tomatoes, and chopped green onions.

This warm dip feeds a crowd and tastes incredible! Serve it with tortilla chips or Crunchmaster’s Avocado Toast crackers, which add a delicious tang to each bite.

(6) Chunky Pico de Gallo with Avocado

There’s no better way to enjoy nature’s bounty than with fresh and homemade pico de gallo served with chunks of avocado. Serve it with crackers or tortilla chips to help your guests transport this delicious dip from plate to mouth.

(7) Gluten-Free Chili

Get ready to cozy up to a bowl of hearty, gluten-free, beer-infused chili made with ground turkey, canned beans, and a slew of fresh spices. This recipe will feed and fuel all your hungry guests. Get my classic gluten-free chili recipe.

(8) Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza

Unfortunately, none of the big pizza restaurants offer safe, gluten-free pizza (Read: Pizza Restaurants that Don’t Recommend their Gluten-Free Pizza for People with Celiac Disease), but you can buy frozen gluten-free pizza or make your own using my homemade gluten-free pizza crust recipe, pictured below.

If you decide to buy frozen pizza, there are many to choose from, and I rank them all in my article, Best Gluten-Free Frozen Pizza: Ranked and Tested.

One of my favorite gluten-free pizza brands, Freschetta, is easy to find in most grocery stores across the U.S., and you can also order it online.

(9) Gluten-Free Pasta Salad

Cook up your favorite gluten-free pasta and combine it with chopped vegetables and a delicious homemade Italian dressing. This delightful gluten-free pasta salad will feed a crowd and offer a lighter alternative to fried finger foods. I recommend serving this pasta salad slightly warm for the best results.

(10) Quinoa Pasta Salad

Another filling pasta salad that could work well for any Super Bowl party is this delicious Quinoa Pasta Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette. This pasta salad offers plenty of plant-based protein to fuel your guests for the whole nine yards.

(11) Air Fryer Crispy Onion Rings

Fried food is a must at any football party, and these gluten-free crispy onion rings fit the bill. My onion rings are air-fried, so they’re ultra crispy. They can also be baked in the oven.

(12) Gluten-Free Toasted Ravioli

I first discovered toasted ravioli in St. Louis before I knew I had celiac disease and had to eat gluten-free. I’ve since created my own gluten-free toasted ravioli recipe using Trader Joe’s gluten-free ravioli, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and my air fryer. Serve it with jarred marinara sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.

(13) Spicy Hummus with Crunchy Chickpeas

Your health-conscious guests will appreciate this ultra-tasty and spicy homemade hummus recipe, which pairs well with crackers. For added texture, air-fry chickpeas and add them on top.

(14) Lemon Dill Hummus

If you don’t want to serve spicy hummus, consider making my favorite homemade dip, Lemon Dill Hummus. This cold dip tastes light and fresh and is always a hit with my health-conscious guests.

(15) Pigs in a Blanket

My gluten-free pigs in a blanket are made with store-bought puff pastry and all-beef cocktail-sized hot dogs. These small bites of delicious dogs and puff pastry dough are the stuff dreams are made of!

GeeFree makes frozen gluten-free pigs in a blanket, but truth be told, I haven’t seen these in any grocery stores near me.

(16) Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

This creamy whipped lemon feta dip is perfect for the big game. , the perfect summer dip. This creamy concoction features whipped feta cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt blended together with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, fresh dill, and salt. It’s garnished with more fresh and fragrant dill.

(17) Gluten-Free Queso

Spice up your game day snack boards with this delicious gluten-free queso recipe, which pairs perfectly with salty crackers or tortilla chips. Your guests will love this creamy and cheesy addition to the party food lineup.

(18) Hot Caprese Dip

This hot caprese dip is warm, cheesy, and a true crowd-pleaser. It can also be made ahead, making it ideal for potlucks, office parties, and entertaining.

(19) Gluten-Free Falafels

Make gluten-free falafel for a tasty Middle Eastern spin at your game-day parties. My homemade falafels are packed with fresh herbs and delicious spices and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. These crispy balls of chickpeas taste amazing when dipped in my lemon dill hummus.

(20) Quinoa-Salmon Cakes

While not a traditional Super Bowl food, you might consider offering a fish alternative for your non-meat-eating guests. These gluten-free salmon cakes fit the bill and are always a big hit.

Fry them up and serve with hot sauce or mayo dip. If you want them to be enjoyed as finger food, make them smaller than pictured.

(21) Classic Guacamole

No Super Bowl party is complete without a bowl of classic guacamole. My guacamole recipe includes roasted jalapenos, chopped onions, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Don’t buy guacamole at the store – homemade is always better and takes minimal skill and time.

(22) Nachos

Everyone loves digging into a platter of cheesy nachos on Super Bowl Sunday. While I don’t have a specific nacho recipe, I recommend you pick your favorite corn tortillas and top them with refried or black beans, salsa, and shredded cheese. Bake it until the cheese is bubbly, then top with sour cream, cubed avocados, diced tomatoes, black olives, and/or jalapenos.

When you’re feeding a party crowd, consider baking the nachos on a large baking sheet, in a 9×13″ baking pan, or in a glass casserole dish. Grease the pan well so the nachos don’t stick to it.

(23) Chicken Wings

Unfortunately, most chicken wing restaurants don’t offer gluten-free options, so if you want to enjoy chicken wings, you’ll have to make them yourself.

I don’t have a recipe on Good For You Gluten Free for chicken wings yet, but I always make them. Here’s how I do it:

Grease a foil-lined baking sheet with lots of Pam cooking spray. Place the wingette and drumette pieces on the baking sheet. Do not overcrowd.

Bake them in a 425º F preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until they’re browned and crispy on the outside, turning them 1-2 times throughout.

Remove them from the oven and toss them with San-J’s gluten-free Korean BBQ sauce, regular barbecue sauce, buffalo sauce, or a mixture of hot sauce, butter, and honey.

Sprinkle the wings with green onions, parsley, and/or sesame seeds, and serve immediately. Some people serve wings with ranch dressing or blue cheese dipping sauce.

(24) Gluten-Free Jalapeno Poppers

While I don’t have a gluten-free jalapeno popper recipe to share, these frozen Crispy Jalapeno Bites from Feel Good Foods will work. They’re stuffed with real cream cheese and chopped jalapeno peppers and coated in a crispy rice-flour breading. Pop them in the air fryer and serve them warm.

(25) Gluten-Free Raspberry Bars

While Super Bowl Sunday is all about savory foods, your guests will appreciate a few sweet treats you put out during the halftime show.

One of my favorite gluten-free desserts to make and eat are these gluten-free raspberry bars. They’re colorful and always a hit.

(26) Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Also, try making these delicious and bright gluten-free lemon bars. You’ll find they have a generous custardy lemon filling set on top of a flaky shortbread cookie. Delicious!

(27) Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bake up a batch of these classic gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. The recipe makes several dozen cookies and will be enjoyed as a sweet treat by all. Please note that I slightly underbake my cookies to ensure they’re soft and chewy. You should, too!