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Game Day Recipes

Looking for some amazing game day recipes? From wings to dips, these recipes are always crowd favorites.

A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.

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These smoked chicken wings are always a favorite, with over 180K visits!

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Game Day Appetizers

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  • Smoked queso dip in an aluminum pan, on a cooling rack, with tortilla chips beside the pan on the table.
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  • Crispy smoked shotgun shells stacked in a pyramid style on a wooden cutting board.
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  • Smoked shrimp on a white serving platter, with a side of lemon wedges and seafood sauce.
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Smoked Game Day Favorites

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  • Shredded smoked pork butt on a large sheet pan.
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  • Smoked pineapple stand chicken on a serving platter with pineapple salsa and a pineapple crown on top.
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Air Fryer Game Day Favorites

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  • Air fryer armadillo eggs on a white serving platter, with one cut open in the middle.
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Game Day Dips and Sides

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  • Layered gluten-free taco dip in a serving dish, showing layers of cream cheese, lettuce, peppers, onion, tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
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Game Day Ribs

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  • Perfectly sliced 2-2-1 smoked ribs arranged on a baking sheet, glistening with a rich glaze, ready to serve.
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  • Chili lime chicken smoked to perfection served with slices of fresh lime.
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  • Smoked brisket chili topped with avocado, shredded cheese, and onions in a white bowl with a spoon lifting a hearty bite.
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  • Two smoked brisket tacos topped with avocado slices, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro on a white plate with lime wedges.
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  • Crispy chicken wings on parchment paper on a white table with buffalo sauce in a container in the background.
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  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
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  • Smoked pulled ham shredded on a tray with crispy bark and juicy pieces.
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  • Smoked steak kabobs with top sirloin, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion on metal skewers.
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  • Two seared Wagyu steak tacos in corn tortillas topped with pickled red onions, shredded lettuce, and avocado lime crema, served on a white plate with lime wedges.
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  • Crispy turkey wings in the air fryer basket garnished with parsley.
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  • A photo of a smoked burger, smoked beef short ribs, smoked tomahawk steak, and sliced beef tenderloin with chimichurri sauce spooned on top.
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  • An overhead picture of smoked corn on the cob on a baking sheet.
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  • Waffle fries on parchment paper with dipping sauces.
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  • Carnitas street tacos with tender pulled pork, jalapeño slices, red onions, and avocado lime crema on corn tortillas.
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  • Air fryer pork tonkatsu sliced over white rice with broccoli and drizzled with tangy tonkatsu sauce.
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  • Homemade sourdough discard crackers baked until golden and crispy on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  • Sliced hot and fast smoked brisket with a dark bark and visible smoke ring resting on a wooden cutting board.
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  • Spoon lifting creamy baked brisket mac and cheese from a casserole dish.
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  • Pulled pork loin in an aluminum pan, pulled apart, with meat hooks sitting on the edge.
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  • Serving platter of smoked pulled chicken with maple BBQ glaze showing perfect texture and smoke ring.
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  • Baked bbq pulled pork fries on a baking sheet.
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  • Collage of six assorted Super Bowl recipes made in an air fryer, highlighting tempura shrimp, crispy wings, sweet potato fries, savory pork belly bites, tortilla pizza, and spicy armadillo eggs, demonstrating the air fryer's ability to deliver a variety of delicious game day treats.
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  • Sliced no knead jalapeño cheddar sourdough bread showing an airy crumb with melted cheddar and diced jalapeños throughout.
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  • BBQ braised Dutch oven pulled pork, shredded and tossed in rich barbecue sauce inside a cast iron pot.
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  • Crispy air fryer frozen sweet potato fries arranged on a plate next to small dish of creamy homemade dill dip, showing golden-brown exterior.
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  • A baking sheet with three Big Mac smash burger tacos with lettuce, pickles, onions, and sauce.
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  • Crispy 0-400 chicken wings on a serving platter, garnished with fresh parsley, served with buffalo sauce for dipping.
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  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
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  • A smoked turkey breast cut into thin slices and placed on a white serving platter.
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  • A crispy copycat Taco Bell crunchwrap cut in half and placed on a serving board with a side of homemade salsa for dipping.
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Meet Jeri

I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Winding Creek Ranch. With over 40 years of hands-on cooking experience, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that actually work. From pellet grill and air fryer dishes to everyday meals, each recipe is tested to ensure it turns out perfectly every time.

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Smoker Favorites

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  • A smoked brisket on a wooden cutting board.
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  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
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  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
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