20 Blackstone Tailgating Recipes
We love our Blackstone Griddle, and make so many different things that are perfect for tailgating! If you're taking your griddle along to the parking lot or just pre-gaming at home or at a friend's place, these 20 Blackstone Tailgating Recipes will keep everyone full and happy before, during, and after the game.
20 Blackstone Tailgating Recipes
Listen, I love a good tailgate as much as the next person, but if you're showing up to the parking lot without a Blackstone, you're leaving a lot on the table.
This thing is a game changer for feeding a crowd. You get a blazing hot surface, enough real estate to cook for a small army, and way less mess than hauling a charcoal grill through a parking lot.
When everyone else is hovering over a tiny propane burner, you'll be cranking out crispy wings, smashburgers with those perfect lacy edges, and brisket tacos that'll have people lined up three deep.
These are my absolute favorite recipes to bring to a tailgate. Some of them are great for using up leftover smoked meats you've got hanging around, and some of them are so quick and easy you can knock them out in minutes while still catching the pregame show. Whether you're feeding 5 people or 50, the Blackstone has your back. Fire it up, grab your spatulas, and let's make sure your spot in the parking lot is the one everyone migrates to.
1. Blackstone Buffalo Wings
These wings get all their crispy skin right on the griddle, no deep fryer needed and a lot less mess to deal with in a parking lot. A quick toss in buffalo sauce after they come off the heat gives you that classic tangy heat everyone wants at a tailgate. Make a full batch, because they go fast.
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2. Blackstone Smashburger
A Blackstone griddle was basically made for smashburgers. That screaming hot surface gives you crispy, lacy edges on the beef that you just cannot get from a regular grill grate. Keep the seasoning simple and let the crust do the talking, and stack the patties as high as your crew is hungry.
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3. Blackstone Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
If you smoked a pork butt recently, this is where the leftovers go. Corn tortillas get loaded with pulled pork and cheese, folded over, and crisped up right on the griddle until the outside is golden and the cheese is fully melted. It's a great way to turn extras into the best thing on the table.
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4. Blackstone Bacon Cheeseburger
There's a real difference between a good burger and a great one, and cooking it on the flat top gets you most of the way there. Cook the bacon right alongside the patties so the buns toast up in all that leftover fat. It's a diner-style classic that never misses.
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Bacon Cheeseburger
5. Blackstone Brisket Tacos
Got leftover brisket sitting in the fridge? This is exactly what it's for. Fold the meat and cheese into a tortilla and crisp it on the griddle until both sides are golden brown. Roast beef, prime rib, or pulled pork all work here too, just don't skimp on the cheese.
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6. Blackstone Wings with Everything Rub
Not every wing needs to be drowning in sauce to be good. Dry these overnight, then let a hot griddle and our Everything Rub do the rest for a crunch that holds its own against anything from a deep fryer. They're easy to manage on the griddle, so you can actually enjoy the party instead of babysitting a fryer.
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7. Blackstone Steak Sandwich
When a burger doesn't feel special enough, this is what I make instead. Ribeye, strip steak, or sirloin gets a hard sear on the griddle, and the buns toast up golden right alongside it. A horseradish aioli on top takes it from good to the sandwich everyone is asking about.
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8. Ultimate Bacon Onion Smash Burger
This is the burger we make when we want to show off a little. Bacon-wrapped smoked onions and double-smoked bacon get piled onto smashed patties with plenty of sharp cheddar melted on top. It takes a little extra effort, but it makes every other burger at the tailgate look boring.
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9. Blackstone Smashed Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
All the comfort of chicken parm, but built to eat with one hand while you're holding a drink in the other. The chicken gets smashed thin right on the griddle for a crispy crust, then topped with marinara and melted cheese before it all gets tucked into a sandwich. Comfort food that actually travels well.
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10. Quadruple Smash Burger
Why stop at a double when the griddle has room for more? Four thin, crispy-edged patties get layered with cheese and stacked on a toasted bun for the burger that gets people reaching for their phones before they even take a bite. It's exactly as good as it looks.
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11. Blackstone Fried Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella gets a crunchy panko coating and fries up golden right on the griddle, with a warm marinara on the side for dipping. Bread and freeze the cheese ahead of time and this comes together in minutes once you're actually at the tailgate. Set it out early, because it goes first.
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12. Tortilla Dogs
Hot dogs wrapped in a tortilla and griddled until crispy turn a basic hot dog into something people actually get excited about. Stick a toothpick in each one and set out a spread of condiments for an easy, handheld snack. Simple, fast, and always a hit with the kids too.
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13. Blackstone Smash Lumpia
This one skips the rolling and sealing that traditional lumpia calls for. The filling goes straight onto the griddle meat side down, then gets flipped to crisp up the wrapper, so you get all that lumpia flavor in a fraction of the time. It's different enough that people will be asking what it is.
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14. Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Fries
Frozen fries get transformed on a hot griddle, then tossed in garlic butter and parmesan for a side that disappears fast. They cook right alongside whatever protein is already going, so there's no extra pan to deal with. This is the fry people grab a handful of on their way to somewhere else, then just end up staying put.
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15. Blackstone Griddle Frozen French Fries
A bag of frozen fries is really all it takes to round out the spread. They come out golden and crispy right off the griddle, no deep fryer or extra equipment required. Simple, reliable, and it goes with literally everything else you're cooking.
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16. Blackstone Seattle Cheesesteak
This is our Pacific Northwest spin on a classic cheesesteak, built around sweet, briny Dungeness crab instead of beef. The griddle toasts the hoagie rolls while the crab gets warmed through with cheddar and a parmesan mayo mixed with Old Bay. If you want to serve something nobody else has ever seen at a tailgate, this is it.
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17. Blackstone Meatball Subs
Homemade meatballs, rich marinara, and plenty of melted cheese piled onto toasted ciabatta buns. The griddle toasts the bread while everything else heats through, so it all comes together at once. These hold up well if you want to make them ahead and just reheat once you get to the parking lot.
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18. Blackstone Crunch Wrap Supreme
This is our homemade take on the fast food favorite, with seasoned beef, a crispy tostada, cheese, and all the fixings folded up and griddled until golden on both sides. It holds together well, which makes it easy to eat standing up. Use up leftover taco meat or brisket here if you've got it.
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19. Blackstone Mexican Pizzas
Crispy corn tortillas get layered with seasoned meat, beans, and plenty of cheese for a fun twist on taco night that works just as well at a tailgate. The griddle gets everything crispy and melty in the same few minutes. Great for using up leftover taco meat, pulled pork, or brisket too.
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20. Blackstone Italian Dunkers
Garlicky, cheesy bread with a crispy griddled outside and a soft center, made for dipping into warm marinara. Both kids and adults go back for seconds on these every time. They reheat well right on the griddle too, so they're an easy make-ahead option.
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