# Most Popular Tailgate Foods by State

> Wings lead national tailgate food rankings with 26 states, followed by chili and dip.
- Title: Most Popular Tailgate Foods by State · Taste of Home
- Summary: Wings lead national tailgate food rankings with 26 states, followed by chili and dip. Wings are the most popular tailgate food in 26 states, with chili…
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- Source: Taste of Home — https://tasteofhome.com/article/most-popular-tailgate-foods-by-state
- Author: Hayley Schueneman
- Published: 2026-10-02T21:27:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wings, chili, dip, tailgate, game day, state food, taste of home
## Tailgate Food Trends
Wings are the most popular tailgating food in 26 states, with the majority of fans in the Northeast and South.
## Chili Takes Second Place
Chili ranks second with 18 states and Washington D.C. loving it with all their favorite fixings.
## Dip in Top Three
Dip takes third place with five states, a significant drop from second to third.
## Top 10 Tailgate Foods
The top 10 tailgate foods include wings, chili, dip, chips, mac and cheese, meatballs, brisket, queso, hot dogs, and pulled pork.
## State-Specific Favorites
Wings are popular in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
## Chili States
Chili is loved in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.
## Key takeaway

Wings are the most popular tailgate food in 26 states, with chili second and dip third.