Nachos Crowned Best Super Bowl Snack, Beating Out Wings

Delish readers voted nachos as the ultimate game day food, in a surprise upset over the classic Buffalo wings.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:15pm

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In a Delish reader poll, nachos were voted the best Super Bowl snack, beating out other contenders like Buffalo wings, chili, and pizza. The bracket-style tournament saw nachos advance through the rounds, ultimately defeating pizza in the final round. Delish readers praised nachos' customizability and ability to be enjoyed all game long as key factors in the upset victory over the traditional football favorite, Buffalo wings.

Why it matters

This poll result challenges the long-held assumption that Buffalo wings are the quintessential Super Bowl snack. It shows that tastes and preferences are evolving, with more fans gravitating towards the versatility and shareability of nachos. The win for nachos also highlights how food trends can shift, even for an event as established as the Super Bowl.

The details

The Delish reader poll started with eight contenders: Buffalo wings, pulled pork sliders, nachos, chili, Buffalo chicken dip, spinach artichoke dip, pizza, and subs. In the first round, nachos beat out chili, and in the second round, nachos defeated the reigning favorite, Buffalo wings. In the final round, nachos topped pizza to claim the title of best Super Bowl snack.

  • The Delish reader poll was conducted in early 2026, ahead of that year's Super Bowl.

The players

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What they’re saying

“The best thing about nachos is that you can make them however you want—you want to throw some pepperjack on there? Go ahead. A little pulled pork? Do it. Add some heat with sliced jalapeños? I recommend it. There are endless ways to make a plate of nachos your own, and experimentation is the name of the game.”

— Alison Dominguez

What’s next

Delish plans to share the poll results widely on social media and encourage readers to share their own favorite Super Bowl snack ideas and recipes.

The takeaway

The upset victory of nachos over Buffalo wings as the best Super Bowl snack shows that food trends and preferences can evolve, even for an event as established as the Super Bowl. This poll result challenges long-held assumptions and highlights the appeal of versatile, customizable snacks that can be enjoyed throughout the game.