The Most Popular Finger Foods in Every State

BetMGM Aug 13, 2024, 11:27 AM
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Craving something crunchy, creamy, or downright delicious? America has a serious finger food obsession, and we’re here to settle the ultimate snack showdown: which finger food is the most craved in every state? From classic sliders to posh caviar blinis, we’ve delved deep into Google Trends search data to uncover the most popular finger foods across the country. Find out which bite-sized hors d’oeuvres are making their way onto cocktail party trays, state by state!

America’s Favorite Finger Foods: A Bite-Sized Breakdown

The most popular finger foods in the U.S. according to Google Trends data are:

  • Bang Bang shrimp – 4 states
  • Buffalo cauliflower wings – 4 states
  • Bacon-wrapped dates 2 states
  • Chicken wings 2 states
  • Deviled eggs – 2 states
  • Mac and cheese bites – 2 states
  • Meatballs – 2 states
  • Mini tartlets – 2 states
  • Pigs in a blanket – 2 states
  • Pinwheel sandwiches – 2 states
  • Popcorn chicken – 2 states
  • Sliders 2 states
  • Taquitos – 2 states
  • Watermelon feta skewers – 2 states

The spicy shrimp dish popularized by Bonefish Grill, Bang Bang shrimp, is the most popular finger food in the U.S., and it is top-searched in four states: Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and Virginia. Tying with Bang Bang shrimp for the crown is buffalo cauliflower wings. Cauliflower dishes are proven crowd-pleasers in 2024, and finger foods are no exception. Buffalo cauliflower wings are most popular in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

Finger food favorites certainly vary depending on where you live. The South seems to have a soft spot for classic finger foods. Chicken wings dominate in Georgia and Tennessee, while sliders find favor in Mississippi. The West Coast offers a different perspective, with California residents sharing a love for popcorn chicken, while Washington goes for greens with spinach puffs.

Coastal states like Maine and Louisiana showcase their bounty with bacon-wrapped scallops and oysters, respectively. Connecticut enjoys a more sophisticated fare, caviar blinis, while the southwestern states of New Mexico and Texas embrace taquitos. Who knew Montana and Michigan craved pinwheel sandwiches, or that Nebraska and Ohio couldn’t resist mac and cheese bites? Florida and New York both find themselves charmed by the delicate sweetness of mini tartlets.ย 

These are just a taste of the diverse finger food preferences across the United States. No matter your cravings, there’s a delicious bite waiting to be devoured. So, explore the culinary map and find your new favorite finger food for your game night!

Craving More?

From the classic comfort foods of the South to the trendy bites of the West Coast, America’s finger food landscape is as diverse as it is delicious. Our study reveals a nation united by its love for finger foods, yet with distinct regional preferences.ย 

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Methodology

We analyzed Google Trends data to determine the most popular finger food in each state. We compiled a list of 56 popular finger foods from Delish, New York Times Cooking, and The Pioneer Woman and tracked their search interest across all 50 states over the past 12 months. The finger food with the highest search volume in each state was considered the most popular.

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