The Best EASY Tailgating Recipes
The Best Tailgating Recipes for Game Day
There’s nothing quite like a good tailgate party. You’ve got your crew, your team gear, and hours to kill before kickoff.Which means it’s time to fire up the grill and break out the good stuff. But tailgating food is different from your usual backyard BBQ. You need tailgating recipes that can handle being packed in coolers, cooked on portable grills, and served to a bunch of people.
The best tailgating recipes are simple, travel well, and taste amazing without requiring a bunch of fancy ingredients or complicated prep work. We’re talking about food that gets people excited – the kind of stuff that has strangers walking over asking what you’re cooking and where they can get some.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect burger that won’t fall apart on a shaky tailgate table, wings that actually stay crispy, or appetizers that disappear as fast as you can make them, we’ve got you covered. These recipes have been tested in real parking lots with real portable grills, and they deliver every time.
The Best Tailgating Burger Recipes
Nothing beats a good burger at your tailgate party. These burger recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd and keeping things simple while you grill. From classic cheeseburgers to loaded bacon burgers with all the fixings, these recipes will have everyone coming back for more. They’re easy to make, travel well, and cook up fast so you can get back to the game.
Bacon Jam Smash Burgers
Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Cheeseburger Sliders W/ Queso
Smash Burgers with Baconnaise Sauce
Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders
The Oklahoma Onion SmashBurger
Ultimate Tailgating Chicken Wing Recipes
Wings are a tailgating must-have, and these recipes bring the heat and flavor your crew is craving. Whether you want classic Buffalo wings or sweet BBQ these wing recipes are made for grilling outdoors. They’re perfect for sharing and guaranteed to disappear before halftime.
Chili Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Smoked Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
The Best Smoked Hot Honey Chicken Wings
The Ultimate Smoked and Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings
Grilled and Fried Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings
Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
The Best Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Smoked and Grilled Creole Chicken Wings
Game Day Appetizers and Dip Recipes
These appetizers and dips are the real stars of any tailgate party. We’re talking jalapeño poppers, Loaded queso, and crispy egg rolls that’ll have people asking what you brought. These recipes are easy to make ahead, travel great in coolers, and always get devoured first. Perfect for keeping everyone happy while the main course is cooking.
Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
Grilled Steak Loaded Fries
Elote Jalapeño Poppers
Smoked Bologna Sliders
Easy Smoked Chorizo Queso
Honey Bourbon Steak Skewers
Smoked Queso with Steak Bites
Steak Bites with Mac N Cheese
Best Tailgating Taco and Quesadilla Recipes
Tacos are perfect tailgating food – they’re easy to eat, you can prep most of the stuff ahead of time, and everyone loves them. These taco recipes work great for feeding a crowd because you can set up a taco bar and let people build their own. From simple grilled chicken tacos to loaded beef tacos with all the fixings, these recipes travel well and cook up fast on any portable grill. Plus, you can’t go wrong with handheld food that doesn’t need a plate.
Grilled Steak Elote Tacos
Crispy Chicharrón Tacos
Surf N’ Turf Tacos with Chimichurri
Skirt Steak Tacos
BBQ Brisket Elote Tacos
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Chili Lime Steak Fajita Quesadillas
Steak Fajita Crunchwraps
Creole Steak and Shrimp Quesadillas
If you’re looking for more tailgating recipes or just something new to try at home, click the link! Check out all of our grilling recipes here for more steak, seafood, and BBQ favorites that are perfect for your next cookout.
COMMON ITEMS USED IN THESE RECIPES
Hasty Bake Charcoal Grill and Smoker
Knitted Gloves
Food Processor
Cast Iron Skillet
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