21 Best Game Day Chips and Fries for Dipping and Snacking
No game day spread is complete without a big bowl of chips and plenty of dips to go with them. Whether you’re hosting a football party or setting up snacks for a cozy watch night, the right chips make all the difference.
This roundup of 21 best game day chip recipes features crunchy, flavorful options that are perfect for dipping, snacking, and sharing with a crowd.
Tortilla Chips
It’s movie night, and you have everything you need, except for chips. Well, if you have some corn tortillas, there is no need to leave the comfort of your home! Just run to the kitchen and make your chips in less than 15 minutes. Get the Recipe: Healthy Tortilla Chips.
Chicken Nachos
Make these super easy Chicken Nachos in a skillet or a sheet pan for Cinco de Mayo parties, in less than 30 minutes! With fresh chicken! Let everyone choose their own toppings with a toppings bar.
Get The Recipe: Chicken Nachos.
Club Crackers
Just 5 ingredients and you are going to be asked to make these for every potluck, family meal, holiday event you go to. Heck you may get asked to make them on a random Thursday because these Club Crackers are that craveable.
Get The Recipe: Club Crackers.
Sweet Potato Nachos
These sweet potato nachos feature air fried sweet potato slices topped with melted cheese, fresh guacamole and zesty pico de gallo, offering a deliciously healthy twist on a classic favorite!
Get The Recipe: Sweet Potato Nachos.
Steak Nachos Appetizer or Entree
Loaded with tender steak, gooey cheese, and colorful peppers, Steak Nachos are a delicious and satisfying dish that takes snacking to the next level. Perfect for a fun family dinner or a lively gathering with friends, these nachos are sure to please everyone with their bold flavors and delightful textures!
Get the Recipe: Steak Nachos Appetizer or Entree.
Loaded Bell Pepper Nachos
These Loaded Bell Pepper Nachos are piled high with savory taco meat, gooey cheddar, and the bold Tex-Mex flavors everyone craves. This low carb nacho recipe skips the chips but keeps every bite cheesy, colorful, and totally irresistible.
Get The Recipe: Loaded Bell Pepper Nachos.
Air Fryer Halloumi Fries
These easy Air Fryer Halloumi Fries are delicious to enjoy with drinks before dinner, or as an easy appetiser to enjoy in front of the TV!
Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Halloumi Fries.
Loaded Cheese Fries
These Loaded Cheese Fries are oven-baked until golden and crispy, then topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions for a classic comfort-food appetizer. They’re easy to make at home and deliver the same indulgent flavor you’d expect from restaurant-style loaded fries.
Get The Recipe: Loaded Cheese Fries
Crispy Beer Battered Onion Ring
Make the crispiest onion rings at home with this easy beer battered onion ring recipe! Perfectly golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor, they’re ideal for parties, BBQs, or a fun snack.
Get The Recipe: Crispy Beer Battered Onion Ring.
BBQ Chicken Nachos
Doctored-up BBQ sauce takes these BBQ Chicken Nachos to a whole new level. They’re crispy, crunchy, cheesy, sweet, spicy, and 100% fan-favorite comfort food.
Get The Recipe: BBQ Chicken Nachos.
Air fryer bacon wrapped onion rings
Did you know you can make crispy, delicious air fryer bacon wrapped onion rings at home? This easy recipe teaches you how to wrap onions in bacon for a perfect appetizer or side. The fun part is that it’s easy to make, requires just two main ingredients and gets ready in less than 15 mins
Get The Recipe: Air fryer bacon wrapped onion rings.
Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
These homemade cheese sticks are surprisingly easy to make, with our little shortcut. And they taste just as good or better than what you’d get in a restaurant! (I think most restaurants probably just serve the frozen cheese sticks anyway!)
Get The Recipe: Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks.
Tater Tot Nachos Totchos
Tater Tot Nachos Totchos swap tortilla chips for crispy baked tater tots and are loaded with all your favorite toppings.
Get The Recipe: Tater Tot Nachos Totchos.
Chili Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Fries combines tasty fries, savory chili and creamy melted cheese all in one fun entree or snack. Serve it for Game Day, a fun dinner or the Cub Scout Meeting!
Get the Recipe: Chili Cheese Fries.
Carne Asada Nachos
Carne asada nachos are the perfect summer meal or appetizer with complex flavors and textures in the spices, meat and toppings.
Get The Recipe: Carne Asada Nachos.
Steak Fajita Nachos
Loaded with steak, cheese, and peppers, these Steak Nachos are a tasty and satisfying treat. Liven up your snacking—or have an enjoyable dinner!
Get The Recipe: Steak Fajita Nachos.
Bacon Crackers
Sweet Bacon Crackers are an easy appetizer made with buttery crackers wrapped in bacon, with a sprinkle of brown sugar. They bake up crispy and caramelized, making them perfect for tailgates, parties, or holiday gatherings. Serve them hot, and watch them disappear fast!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Bacon Crackers.
Super Nachos
These sheet pan Super Nachos are loaded with ground beef, black beans, homemade nacho cheese sauce, and plenty of freshly shredded cheese. Just pile on your favorite toppings and dig in!
Get The Recipe: Super Nachos.
Totchos
These Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos) are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tater tots, seasoned beef, and 2 different types of cheese.
Get The Recipe: Totchos.
Sheet Pan Nachos
Sheet pan nachos are the easiest way to make nachos for a crowd! This 6-ingredient dinner recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Get The Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos.
Healthy Baked Avocado Fries
French fries are almost universally a hit with kids. But let’s face it, they’re not exactly the healthiest food option. That’s why we love these Baked Avocado Fries as a more nutritious alternative to a junk food favorite!
Get The Recipe: Healthy Baked Avocado Fries.
Paleo Nachos with Sweet Potato Chips
These paleo nachos are made with sweet potato chips, chili beef, guacamole and dairy-free cheese making them a healthier alternative to regular nachos.
Get The Recipe: Paleo Nachos with Sweet Potato Chips.
