35 Delicious Instant Pot Game Day Recipes
These Instant Pot Game Day recipes are quick and easy and sure to be a hit with your football-loving crowd. From hearty appetizers to main course ideas, this list has the perfect football food to make in your Instant Pot.
Why You’ll Love These Game Day Recipes
This collection of Game Day Instant Pot Recipes is great for prepping for Super Bowl Sunday. And what’s a football party without delicious food?
The really cool thing about parties in the 21st century is that you can make food with your Instant Pot! You don’t have to stand in the kitchen all day cooking. Most recipes let you put it in your pressure cooker and forget about it.
I think using an Instant Pot makes life so much easier in terms of cooking weeknight dinners, and in terms of hosting a football party, it gives you a whole new way to cook recipes or a way to make your kitchen even more efficient.
Some of the most popular recipes for football parties include wings (and this list has several different types) and dips (hello, queso!)!
But I am partial to the Taco Cups with Shredded Salsa Chicken that I make.
This year, put your Instant Pot to work and make some tasty dishes whether you’re inviting people over to watch football and tailgate or just hanging out with family.
If you have an Instant Pot, you can create all of these recipes!
Instant Pot Game Day Recipes
Gather your friends and turn on the TV! These delicious Game Day Instant Pot Recipes are just what you need to make sure your guests are well fed.
All the meatballs...
Everybody's favorite finger food is made quick and easy in the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot KETO Meatballs
These Instant Pot Keto Meatballs are a delicious snack and since everyone and their brother is on the Keto diet your guests will be pleased you have a low carb option. They’re moist from cooking in the Instant Pot and flavorful from the pork rinds!
Pressure Cooker Frozen Meatballs
Don’t want to make meatballs from scratch? Just use frozen! They’ll be ready in no time and taste just as delicious. This is such a good idea when you've got all kinds of other recipes you're trying to make.
Instant Pot Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Meatballs
Instant Pot Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Meatballs, an easy sweet and spicy cocktail meatball appetizer for holiday parties or game day.
Instant Pot Gluten Free Barbecue Turkey Meatballs
These Gluten Free Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs are a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for game day!
Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs
I haven’t heard the term Porcupine Meatballs in years and now I feel like I need to make these! I love that they have rice which gives them so much texture!
Instant Pot Little Smokies With Grape Jelly
Little Smokies are a classic party food. Not really a meatball, but pretty dang close! And you can make them super fast in the Instant Pot! I can’t wait to try these. These are always one of my favorite things to cram in my face when football is on.
Dips From the Instant Pot
A warm dip is always a great idea at a Super Bowl party!
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cheesy, creamy, hot and spicy. This easy Instant Pot dip comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time so you won’t miss a minute of the game!
Pressure Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip Recipe
Pressure Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is great for game day, movie night or any time. It pairs with crackers, tortilla chips, corn chips, and toasted bread.
Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Dip
I’ve never met an enchilada I didn’t like and this chicken enchilada dip would be a great addition to your buffet table!
3 Ingredient Instant Pot Sausage Dip
This creamy sausage dip is a great one to make on game day since you won’t heat up your house while it’s cooking! And the flavor is outrageous!
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Dip Recipe
Yum! This cajun chicken dip is full of flavor thanks to the multiple cheeses and seasoning mix! A dip that can be used with tortilla chips is right up my alley!
Instant Pot Queso - With Secret Ingredient!
QUESO! Hot cheese is never a bad idea. This easy recipe will have your football loving friends gathered around the table ignoring the game.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Wing Dip
A time-saving twist on a reader favorite! This Instant Pot Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Wing Dip has all the flavor of the OG recipe without the hassle of turning on your oven and using a food processor.
Football Finger Foods From the Instant Pot
This is hearty food to eat with your hands straight from the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Taco Cups Appetizer Recipe
These yummy taco cups have shredded salsa chicken, cheese and are crunchy and delicious. But this can also be used as a filling for tacos, salads, nachos and more!
Easy Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe
This Instant Pot shrimp includes potatoes and sausage to make it filling and hearty! It’s comfort food at its finest.
Buffalo Baby Back Ribs in the Instant Pot
Satisfy your cravings for buffalo wings and ribs all in one dish. These baby back ribs are loaded with buffalo flavor and cooked until tender in the instant pot.
Instant Pot Apple BBQ Ribs
A big batch of these three ingredient instant pot apple bbq ribs are a must for your football party. They’re super tender and cook up in just one hour! Your guests will love the sticky sweet taste!
Instant Pot Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Cheesy bread! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Pull apart cheesy bread in the Instant Pot is a great game day snacking idea!
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Bites
For those not a fan of eating chicken off the bone you can make these yummy Tikka Bites! Unique spices make these exciting and not your run of the mill game day appetizer!
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Buffalo Bites
They are super crispy and they’re totally kid-approved! Serve them at parties, game night, movie night, or snack time along with your favorite dipping sauce. They are irresistible!
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in spicy yogurt-based sauce that is pressure cooked for moist and fall off the bone delicious Tandoori Chicken.
Main Dishes From the Instant Pot
Skip the snacks serve something a little more hearty like these pulled meats that can be made into sandwiches, sliders and so much more.
Easy and Delicious Hawaiian Chicken Sliders
These quick and easy Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches are a perfect game day recipe! The sweet pineapple with the tangy barbecue sauce is a match made in heaven.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
I love making a protein and letting people put their own plates together. This yummy pulled pork can be used for sandwiches, tacos, or on its own.
Crispy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Recipe
Tender, crispy and juicy! This delicious pork can be made in about an hour and will have your football party guests lining up!
4-Ingredient Easy Instant Pot Italian Beef
Add a little Italian flair to the table with this 4-ingredient instant pot beef!
Instant Pot Roast Beef Recipe
Instant Pot Roast Beef is a great meal idea for a night of watching football at home. The potatoes and a few veggies cook at the same time meaning you get a bigger bang for your buck!
Easy Smoky Lentil Sloppy Joes
Need a meatless option? These juicy lentil Sloppy Joe’s are a great dish to make for those vegetarian guests that you want to please.
Ain't Nothin' But Chicken Wing
Chicken wings are a must for any game day get together.
All Star Buffalo Chicken Wings
Who doesn’t want Buffalo Chicken Wings on game day? These are done quickly and are moist and delicious!
Ranch Instant Pot Chicken Wings
These chicken wings have the classic ranch flavor that nobody can ignore! These wings are finger licking good!
Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Wings
You had me at white wine! This easy Mediterranean Chicken Wings recipe is flavorful and moist and something different from the standard spicy flavors usually found on wings.
Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Wings
Instant Pot Teriyaki Wings make a finger-licking-good appetizer, and are perfect for a party. This easy Instant Pot chicken wing recipe has delicious Asian flavors and the best part is the sauce is made from scratch.
Honey Garlic Wings
Sticky, saucy, finger-licking-good, fall-off-the-bone sweet and spicy Honey Garlic Wings – in other words, the best wings ever! This recipe feeds a crowd and is perfect for game day.
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Perfectly seasoned and juicy Chili Lime Chicken Wings. Make these Instant Pot Chicken Wings for an easy game day dish or simply enjoy as an appetizer anytime!
Delicious Instant Pot Sides
Make a few of these easy recipes to serve alongside wings or pulled pork above!
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Corn is always a crowd-pleaser. This Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe is a really easy way to make a favorite side dish with ease.
Instant Pot Loaded Baked Beans Perfect For Tailgating!
The ground beef and bacon take these baked beans from ho-hum to a hearty side dish perfect for a day of watching football.
Save Time with the Instant Pot
Here are some ways you can save time when using this amazing electric pressure cooker.
Cooking Time – I think one of the important things to realize is that when you use it, you are going to save a lot of time. Cooking time is sometimes cut in half.
Leaves the Oven Free – If there is something you need to cook in your stove or oven, you can do so! The Instant Pot isn’t going to take up time or space with your stove. It’s also not going to heat up your kitchen!
Use Over and Over – In my experience, the Instant Pot is super easy to wash, so once you have cooked one recipe, you can move onto another.
These Instant Pot Recipes for Game Day are going to help you save time, which means more time you’ll have to share with friends and family.
Or watch football. If you’re into that kind of thing.
Why the Instant Pot is Great for Parties!
Not only can you cook foods that usually take a long time (like ribs) really quickly, but the Instant Pot is also very versatile.
It can also be used as a slow cooker and even a warmer. If you buy the tempered glass lid, you can use it for serving things like warm dips and chilis.
You can also use it as a steamer which makes preparing vegetables really simple.
And while all of these recipes in this post focus on food, an Instant Pot is also great for making things like hot chocolate and other drinks.
Planning Your Game Day Menu
After you see all these amazing recipes, how do you choose which game day Instant Pot Game Day food to make?
Simple. I choose 3 main recipes that I think my guests will enjoy. Then I round that out with football snacks and other easy things that I just have to buy.
Sometimes I’ll do 1 or 2 other small sides.
As with any party, you want to have a nice spread at your gathering, but you don’t want to overwhelm yourself with cooking.
Each recipe on this list will help you achieve the ultimate Game Day status! When everyone comes to your home and you tell them that you made all of this with the Instant Pot, they are going to be impressed.
Instant Pot Game Day Recipes are going to help this day go much smoother for you! You’ll be able to whip up some delicious eats for your guests on this much anticipated day.
All of these recipes will work awesome for Game Day. The big question is, which recipes are you going to choose?
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- Printable Football Banner for easy decorating.
- The cutest and easiest Football Cookies!
- Tailgate Dips to make for your football party.
- Healthier Snack Ideas for Game Day