What's Game Day without a good selection of finger foods? Try these 47 Asian Super Bowl Snack Ideas which cater from all diets: from vegan to carnivorous to sugar-free!
Vegan
Easy Spicy Popcorn, no chilli powder/ flakes necessary
Great way to use up the last bit of that Lee Kum Kee Chilli Oil Bottle! (Don't use LaoGanMa if you want vegan popcorn, as it's not 100% clear whether their chilli crisp is vegan or not)
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If you've never popped corn on the stove before, it's super easy (and fun!), click the link for a Healthy Stovetop Popcorn Guide.
Vegan curry puff, karipap or epok epok
A popular street snack in South East Asia, curry puffs are the perfect finger food. They're also great for parties because they can be batch made in advance, taste good at room temperature and can have a variety of fillings in them so it's a bit of fun for people not knowing what they'll pick! Best of all, this dough is super easy to make- no messy kneading for ages!
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Vegan Thai Corn Fritters
Corn fritters are a thing in Asia- I often make an Indonesian/ Malay version called bakwan jagung but they call for eggs. Try these if you're vegan as they use flax eggs instead!
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Vegan egg rolls or lumpia
Egg rolls sans the egg. Sounds a bit like an oxymoron, but why should vegans miss out on this delicious snack? Just looking at those well-fried golden rolls makes me hungry and it's almost bedtime!
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Vegan Lumpia
Yes I just shared one vegan egg roll recipe above- but those were fried and these are baked or air fried, so 2 totally different things!
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Shishito peppers (Air Fryer)
These delicious green peppers can cost a lot if you have them in a restaurant, but they're actually super easy to make at home. One of the 1st dishes I learnt to make actually! Check out this 5-star recipe by a Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach!
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Meat
Baked Vietnamese Wings
Inspired by the popular Pok Pok Wings, this is a healthier take as they're baked and not fried. With the citrus, sugar and fish sauce in the marinade, the sauce is so good you want to lick your fingers!
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Chicken wings are a perfect Superbowl recipe so here are 11 more Asian chicken wing ideas! (If u need them to be gluten-free, check out my GF Super Bowl round-up, which includes some wing recipes.)
Indian Chicken Pakoras
These fried treats are so delicious that have nearly 30 5-star recipes. Not to mention, they're nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free!
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Chicken Satay with peanut sauce
Chicken satay is super popular in Singapore- it's actually served as an appetiser on Singapore Airlines- regularly voted 1 of the best airlines in the world-Business Class Section! It's so good I once saw a fellow passenger go into a real strop because he didn't get his satay- he called all the airline staff up to the top-ranked steward to complain! Anyway, now you can make your own! The only change I'd make to this recipe is to use chicken leg meat instead of chicken breast as the latter can get really dry if overcooked.
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Korean Popcorn Chicken
Made in the air-fryer, and done in under 20 minutes, what's not to like about these chicken appetisers?
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Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
What can be easier to eat with your hands then kebab on sticks? The recipe even shows you how to make it in several ways: in a pan, air fryer, oven and grill! No wonder it has 5-star reviews from nearly 50 recipes.
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Red Curry Pork Bao Bun
Baos have become very popular in the last few years. Traditionally made with pork belly braised in soya sauce, the best thing about baos is that they're so flexible- they work perfectly with this red curry pork for 1!
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Seafood
Salmon and avocado canape
A 5-minute to put together yet looks impressive and tastes good finger food perfect for your Superbowl Gathering!
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Golden Crab Rangoons
Make these look-so-good-you-really-want-to-pick-them-up-and-eat crab rangoons for your next party! Party food can have a rep for being unhealthy but these are made in the air fryer! Who can tell?
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Peranakan sambal tuna dip
This spicy, salty and sweet dip is made from canned tuna, and perfect for scooping up with nachos! Inspired by the recipe of a famous Singaporean Peranakan (Nyonya or, the fusion of Malays and Chinese) chef.
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Dynamite Shrimp
This recipe cleverly calls for beer to make the batter - you won't believe how crispy the shrimp gets! If you don't have beer sub with carbonated water or plain as a last resort.
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Vegetables
Fusion Wontons with Cream cheese & avocado filling
I love traditional pork-shrimp wontons, but am also a fan of fusion flavours. Try this 5-starred East meets West wantons!
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Korean BBQ Sliders made using young jackfruit
Sliders make the perfect finger food and, they're delicious too! If you've never cooked with young jackfruit before, it's often used in vegan stews as a replacement for pulled pork- try this recipe to introduce yourself to this vegan "meat"!
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Note: the above recipe is not vegan because it uses LKK sauce- you could always use Chinese mushroom sauce instead if you are on a plant-based diet!
Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Crispy Topping
These East-meets-West reinterpretation of crab rangoon is healthier (baked) but still delicious!
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Vietnamese Vegetarian spring rolls
This recipe has thoughtfully included 3 different dipping sauces- no wonder it has over 50 5-star reviews! Vietnamese fresh spring rolls can be messy to eat as is so slice them before serving
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Vegan Indian Onion Bhajis
Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Plant-Based, Vegan AND Vegetarian, these Indian bhajis are also friendly on the wallet and have 27 5-star recipes!
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Gluten Free
There are already 2 gluten free Super Bowl appetiser recipes on this list (including the onion bhajis above) but here are more:
Others
Chilli Paneer Snack
This delicious snack is easy to make and done in 15 minutes! Creamy, spicy and sweet, it'll leave you wanting more!
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Soy sauce butter popcorn
An easy and delicious, 4-ingredient popcorn recipe for soy butter popcorn.
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Sweets
Kueh Dadar without Egg
These pandan coconut rolls are filled with fragrant gula melaka and are a very popular snack in Singapore. Usually made with eggs, this is a vegan version I make for my friend who's allergic to eggs and dairy!
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Vegan Lychee Konnyaku Jelly with Champagne
Inspired by the lychee bellini cocktail, make your Game Day extra decadent by splurging on some champagne for these sweet treats. Just don't serve them to the young or old as they're choking hazards (more details in the post)
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Sugar free sweet treats
If you've over-indulged in the savoury Asian snacks above, these desserts which don't use any sugar will make sure your Superbowl isn't ruined by guilt!
Japanese Jelly with fruits (Vegan) (Sugar free)
The fruits taste extra sweet as the jellies have no sugar in them. These jellies are also low calorie and high in fibre but don't give them to the young or old as make choke (more details in the post) Since it's a party, not everyone will want a sugar-free dessert, so those who don't can pour syrup over the dish!
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Coconut agar agar jelly with no sugar
Coconut water provides a natural sweetness to this vegan jelly
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For more gluten free Super Bowl desserts that go beyond jelly, check out this list of over 70 GF recipes for football season.
Skip the unhealthy soft drinks and try some of these no-caffeine Asian teas. After these 46 Asian Super Bowl Snack Recipes, you may want some Chinese plum tea to improve digestion!
Jamie says
Thanks for including my recipe! These all look delicious, and I love how there's so many to choose from!
Zen says
Aw thanks for stopping by Jamie! I love your recipes and am always happy to include them in my round-ups. They all look so good, I get hungry even when it's late at night!