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The Super Bowl has become more than a championship showdown — it is also one of the largest food-focused events of the year in the United States.
As millions of viewers tune in to watch the game, many are also turning to the internet in search of the ideal snacks to serve at their Super Bowl gatherings.
Methodology:
To determine what Americans are craving on game day, Coffeeness analyzed Google search data to identify the most searched Super Bowl snacks across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
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The findings highlight clear regional trends, unexpected favorites, and a continued push-and-pull between indulgent comfort foods and healthier options during what has become America’s unofficial food holiday.
Top Super Bowl snack searches by state
Dig deeper:
Buffalo chicken dip emerged as the clear favorite, ranking as the most-searched Super Bowl snack in 31 states.
The creamy, spicy staple has become a fixture at Super Bowl parties nationwide, with particularly strong popularity across the South and the East Coast.
Chocolate chip cookies ranked as the most popular Super Bowl snack in eight states, with the strongest interest concentrated in the Northwest and Mountain regions.
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Quesadillas followed closely, topping search results in six states and showing notable popularity across the Southwest and the South.
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Beyond the top three snacks, several others claimed the top search spot in individual states, underscoring distinct regional tastes.
Crab rangoon — the crispy, cream cheese–filled wonton popularized by Chinese-American cuisine — emerged as the most searched Super Bowl snack in both Arkansas and neighboring Kansas. Its popularity highlights how fusion foods have become a staple of modern game-day spreads, even in traditionally classic snack lineups.
What is the top snack search in your state?
Super Bowl food safety tips
Why you should care:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging hosts to keep food safety top of mind to prevent foodborne illness.
Many popular Super Bowl foods — including pizza, chicken wings, hamburger sliders and chili — should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours, according to the USDA.
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The agency warns that foods kept in the "Danger Zone," between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, can allow bacteria to multiply to unsafe levels and increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Other tips include:
Handle takeout and delivery safely
- Use insulated bags if travel time is over an hour.
- Serve food promptly or refrigerate until reheating.
- Keep hot foods at 140°F or above.
- Reheat meat and poultry to 165°F; bring soups and sauces to a boil.
- When microwaving, stir and check for cold spots.
Keep food out of the Danger Zone
- Serve food in small batches so it’s not left out more than two hours.
- Discard perishable food left out longer than two hours.
- Keep cold foods at 40°F or below and hot foods at 140°F or above.
Use a food thermometer
- Cook whole meats to 145°F (with rest), ground meats to 160°F, poultry to 165°F, eggs to 160°F, fish to 145°F, and leftovers to 165°F.
- Check multiple items, such as chicken wings, to ensure safe temperatures.
Follow the four steps to food safety
- Clean: Wash hands and sanitize surfaces.
- Separate: Avoid cross-contamination.
- Cook: Use a thermometer to confirm safe temperatures.
- Chill: Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
What you can do:
Consumers with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov. The hotline is available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Source: The information in this story comes from an analysis conducted by Coffeeness, which examined Google search data to identify the most-searched Super Bowl snacks across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., revealing national and regional food trends tied to the game. Additional guidance and public safety information was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which offered food safety recommendations to help prevent foodborne illness during Super Bowl gatherings. This story was reported from Los Angeles.