Ahead of the big game, Instacart trends expert Laurentia Romaniuk predicted the top-scoring snacks according to data from last year’s game-day spreads. Traditional snacks like wings and popcorn obviously made the list, but Romaniuk says Instacart’s also “seeing a stronger desire for incorporating big, bold flavors—like vinegar and dill pickle—into the mix.” So even if it’s just you and your significant other at your gathering this year, here are some of the top snacks (and maybe a few new ideas) to plan on adding to your spread as you watch the game.
Spice Up Your Wing Sauce
Chicken wings are practically a necessity for any game-day celebration. Once you have your basic wings, what kind of sauce will you choose? Here’s where the wing sauces land in order of popularity:
Go Bold with Your Chips and Dips
It wouldn’t be a Super Bowl viewing without chips and popcorn to munch on. When raiding the snack aisle, it looks like shoppers are looking beyond the traditional salted potato chip flavors and going for tangier options such as dill pickle or BBQ. And since chips can’t go without a delicious dip, these are the trending dips to serve this year. In addition to chips, Instacart reveals you’ll also be opting for flavored popcorn (kettle corn, white cheddar, and cheddar cheese). For the more unconventional route, it looks like healthier snack options such as banana chips are also raking in the likes.
Game-Winning Finger Foods
Poppable snacks such as mozzarella sticks or french fries seem like obvious choices. But Instacart is also seeing a rise in frozen finger foods such as potstickers ($8, Target) and corn dogs, too! Here’s how they rank: To make sure you get all the items on your watch party shopping list, Romaniuk recommends shopping on Tuesday or Wednesday morning before Sunday’s Big Game. If you can, she says to plan on ordering the items the night before you want your groceries delivered so you can select the earliest delivery slot the next morning. Save some room for homemade appetizers, too. These football-shaped foods are sure to score big on game day.
