Looking for some fun kid and adult friendly snacks to enjoy during March Madness? Here are 30 Fun & Kid-Friendly March Madness Snack Ideas from basketball themed treats to delicious finger foods you’re sure to find something here for everyone! March Madness is a great time to get together as a family and enjoy some fun snacks while you watch basketball.
Included below are easy sweet treats like basketball rice Krispies and Oreo basketball cookies. As well as easy oven and air fryer snacks like chicken taquitos and ham sliders! Looking for more snacks? Check out my 60 Easy Air Fryer Appetizers or 50 Easy Finger Food Recipes!
Find all of my appetizer recipes here as well as my other guides for more inspiration!
1. Basketball OREO Balls
Orange basketball Oreo balls are made with only 3 ingredients. This easy, fun, bite-sized dessert recipe is no-bake and great for a basketball party. Everyone will love this chocolate-covered truffle dessert made from Oreo cookies and cream cheese.
2. Basketball Cupcakes
Easy to make Basketball Cupcakes that are the perfect March Madness Cupcakes for your get-together or your sports birthday party.
3. Slam Dunk Snack Board
This sweet and salty snack board with a basketball theme is sure to be a slam dunk as you cheer on your favorite teams in the big tournament!
4. French Onion Basketball Cheeseball
This French onion basketball cheeseball is the perfect appetizer for March Madness parties!
5. Basketball Cheese Slices
Make a super simple basketball-themed appetizer for your March Madness watch party! Top ham and cheese sandwiches or crackers with a round piece of cheese that’s been decorated to look like a basketball to make your basketball party snacks a slam dunk.
6. French Fry Board
French Fry Boards is the newest snack trend in charcuterie boards! If you want to whip up something unique- and crave-able, this French fry board is calling your name!
7. March Madness Basketball Treats
These Basketball Treats are the perfect March Madness treat for game watching and bracket making! Basketball Pretzel Bites are so easy and even more delicious!
8. March Madness Snack Mix
This March Madness Snack Mix is filled with all the salty snack favorites that everyone will love while you watch all the basketball your heart can handle!
9. Basketball Peanut Butter Dip
Basketball Peanut Butter Dip ~ Delicious, Creamy Peanut Butter Dip topped with Reese’s Pieces!
10. Basketball Rice Krispie Treats
Basketball Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for team events and even better for your March Madness party! They are easy to make and these are flavored! So yummy!
11. Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
These air fryer Farm Rich frozen breaded mozzarella sticks are a quick and delicious app of side dish. Need a gameday snack in minutes or an after school snack to keep your kids full until dinner? Try this frozen shortcut recipe to make things easy. These mozzarella sticks get extra crispy and golden brown on the outside and ooey, gooey on the inside.
12. Chocolate Covered Oreo Basketball Cookies
These chocolate covered Oreo basketball cookies are a quick and easy snack that are perfect for a fun lunchbox treat, March Madness watch parties and basketball team parties. These are quick, easy, and make a big impact. Also, no baking, I count that as an instant win!
13. Nutter Butter Referees
Make the right call with this quick treat for March Madness. Nutter Butter Referees cookies are dipped in white chocolate and dressed up as referees.
14. How to Decorate Basketball Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
These basketball cookies are so easy and do not require a bunch of tools. They are the perfect dessert to serve friends and family watching the games with you.
15. Basketball Oreo Pops
To make the basketball ones, you start with Mega Stuff Oreos. You could use Double Stuff or even regular Oreos, but the Mega Stuff ones hold the sticks better, so I definitely recommend those.
16. Crispy Honey and Pepper Jack Chicken Taquitos
These crispy honey and pepper jack chicken taquitos are simple and flavorful, a fun idea for a quick weeknight meal! Breaded honey chicken and shredded pepper jack cheese combined and rolled into corn tortillas that are fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve these taquitos with shredded lettuce, fresh or pickled jalapenos, cilantro, and guacamole. Kids and adults will love this tasty meal.
17. How to Make a Basketball-Themed Snack Stadium
It’s the one thing your previous March Madness parties have been missing: a basketball court made out of pizza and snacks.
18. Pepperoni Pizza Snack Mix
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the basketball mania?? Check out my cute, yet manly basketball themed date night and recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Snack Mix, the perfect snack for big game watching!
19. Potato Skins in the Air Fryer
Want to know how to cook frozen potato skins in the air fryer so they turn out perfect? It’s super easy! Take your favorite loaded frozen potato skins and air fry until warm and bubbly. They get a nice crust on them in the air fryer, keeping the inside nice and fluffy but the outside a bite crispy. Top with sour cream, guacamole, green onions, or any of your favorite toppings!
20. Basketball Fruit Pizza
This Basketball Fruit Pizza is the perfect Basketball themed treat idea. It would be great for March Madness, a Basketball Birthday Party, or as a just because surprise for any Basketball fan in your life. It’s easy enough to make with kids and a huge hit all around!
21. Loaded Doritos Nachos with Beef
These easy loaded Doritos nachos with beef are the perfect game day snack or fun weeknight dinner! Classic nacho cheese Doritos, taco beef, loads of cheese, and your favorite toppings. Topped with a mix of cheddar and pepper jack cheese these nachos have loads of flavor. Serve with a fun topping bar for a family friendly idea.
22. Super Easy BLT Dip
This super simple BLT dip is perfect for game days or as part of a snack spread. A base of mayo, sour cream, and cream cheese loaded with all the classic BLT toppings. Hearty bacon, tomatoes, cheese, green onions, garlic, and more. Serve with your favorite ridge potato chips or toasted baguette.
23. Chicken Strips in the Air Fryer
These crispy Tyson frozen chicken strips in the air fryer are so easy to make at home and they have a restaurant taste and texture. The air fryer is the way to go for super crispy, golden brown tenders. I like to serve these family style with a buffet of different sauces and fries or chips. These reheat well in the air fryer as well so make a big batch for your next game day or weeknight dinner!
24. Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
Rolls stuffed with ham and cheese smothered in an onion poppyseed butter sauce baked until the cheese is melty.
26. Cauliflower Wings
These Birds Eye frozen cauliflower wings in the air fryer are a great game day snack or appetizer. Tender cauliflower in a crispy breading air fried until golden brown and tossed in a flavorful sauce. Serve your crispy cauli wings with a variety of dipping sauces. Using a store-bought shortcut means these wings come together in minutes and there is very little clean up!
27. Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders
Soft dinner rolls stuffed with marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
28. Easy Buffalo Pretzels
These easy buffalo pretzels are quick, addicting, and have the perfect spice! Hot sauce, butter, spices, and store bought pretzels make the perfect snack. Bring these to your next tailgate gathering or game night. Not only are these easy to make but they can also be easily customized, adjust flavor and spice to your liking.
29. How to Make Basketball Hoop Cupcakes
Today I’m going to show you how to make Basketball Cupcakes decorated with buttercream and a super cute basketball hoop cookie topper.
30. Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
These air fryer pigs in a blanket with Pillsbury crescent rolls are a classic game day snack or easy weeknight dinner idea! Beef smokies are rolled in fluffy crescent roll dough and air fried until golden brown. I like to add a slice of pickled jalapeno to mine for a bit if spice and extra flavor.
