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Kenji on Super Bowl Food
Jan 31, 2025
Kenji Lopez-Alt, a culinary expert and author of "The Food Lab," shares his passion for Super Bowl party food, particularly chicken wings and pizza, with a humorous twist on his indifference to football. He reveals tips for achieving perfect crispy wings using air-chilled chicken and offers a simple, no-knead pizza recipe made in a cast iron pan. The discussion also includes innovative veggie recipes, the evolution of pepperoni preferences, and delightful snack ideas to elevate any game day celebration.
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Quick takeaways
- Super Bowl Sunday highlights America's food-centric culture, with billions spent primarily on chicken wings and pizzas for gatherings.
- Kenji provides unique recipes for preparing crispy oven-fried chicken wings and simplified pan pizza, making them accessible for all.
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Super Bowl Food Consumption Statistics
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most food-centric holidays in America, with staggering consumption statistics that highlight its significance. An estimated 1.45 billion chicken wings were consumed during the Super Bowl in 2024, and this year’s numbers are expected to match or exceed that. Spending also ramps up considerably, with adults projected to spend around $17.3 billion on food and beverages for the event, making food and beverages the largest spending category. On Super Bowl Sunday, Americans consume about 12.5 million pizzas, underscoring the day’s status as a culinary highlight, often surpassing Thanksgiving.
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