Kick Game Day up a Notch with Crowd-Pleasing Finger Foods

With NFL season in full swing, September is undoubtedly snacky season. Some prefer to go to a tailgate party or gastropub, whereas others prefer to nestle in on their own with game-day grub. Either way, be sure to get some finger food to graze on when the munchies creep in. Regardless of which team you're rooting for, there's one thing that's universal amongst all football fans. Looking for delectable and crave-worthy restaurant fare, but can't be bothered to snag reservations and deal with the crowd? Check out this curated list of crowd-pleasing finger foods that get delivered straight to your door. What makes up the best food delivery option? The one that's as delicious on arrival as you thought it'd be when ordering in the first place. There's nothing more exciting than when the doorbell is rung, and you know there's delicious game day appetizers awaiting you! From crispy tater tots and barbecue wings with hickory-smoke flavor to Nashville Hot Chicken with a major kick, you can kick your game day up a notch with those delicious snacks for the NFL season.

Pit-Smoked Wings

Nothing's quite like chicken wings that check all the marks for satisfying the munchies. It's time to dig your teeth into those succulent barbecue wings made by Wing Boss. Known as the brainchild of Dickey's Barbecue Pit culinary team, Wing Boss slow-smoke their wings with hardwoods then flash-fry them to order at 350 degrees. The wings soaked up the hickory-smoke flavor before being smothered in a plethora of dips and sauces—Buffalo, Mango Habanero, crazy Cajun, Lemmon Pepper Rub, you name it. Expand your palate this NFL season with delicious pit-smoked wings!

Nashville Hot Chicken

Speaking of chicken, we must mention our favorite spin on the classic Southern food presented by Trailer Birds, namely Nashville Hot Chicken! On top of NFL season, September also happens to be National Chicken Month. Fried chicken is the top searched comfort food after all! Nashville Hot Chicken is basically blistering chicken that's deep fried and seasoned with a mixture of cayenne pepper, hot sauce and other spices. Watching football can increase your heart rate to levels like those associated with vigorous exercise. Our brain gets thrown into this excitatory state that comes from the hormone adrenaline. Speaking of adrenaline, spicy food can also make your heart pump faster and induce adrenaline. If you're an adrenaline junkie like me, then be sure to chow down on Nashville Hot Chicken while cheering on your favorite team!

Tater Tots

Gimme my tots! Remember that phrase from Napolean Dynamite? Tater tots have come a long way from being just an iconic Southern dish. Sometimes we just need some indulgent and comforting snacks to nibble on. Crunchy on the outside, pillow-y on the inside—tater tots are the the most crave-worthy game-day grub. Perfectly paired with a cold beer, those bite-sized and crispy golden treats are delicate enough to bring to a tailgate party. Available for pickup and catering, Trailer Birds offers a variety of crowd-pleasing tater tots like Cajun, Jalapeno Cheese and Nashville Hot Chicken tots. Instead of settling for the stale potato fries, consider savoring those Trailer Birds tater tots for your next adrenaline-pumping game.

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