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Hosting the big game doesn't take a huge TV, just a setup where nobody misses a play or goes hungry.
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Start with the stream: Engadget's pick for live content and What Hi-Fi?'s award-winning budget streamer both turn any TV smart. A soundbar keeps the commentary clear over a loud room. For food, America's Test Kitchen's top slow cookers keep chili or queso warm all game, and Engadget's best air fryers crisp wings without a pot of oil. Food Network taste-reviewed 24 buffalo sauces, so there's a pick for classic, mild and seriously hot. Food Network's reviewed coolers handle the drinks. Each card shows the drawback the testers called out. Got the TV sorted? Start with a slow cooker and a sauce.
Who this is not for. Skip this if you're watching from the stadium parking lot; the Tailgate list has the portable grills, chairs and cornhole.
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Roku Streaming Stick Plus
Best for getting live TV on any screen for cheap
Engadget's best streaming device for free and live content, with built-in access to tons of free content and accurate universal search.
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Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce
Best for classic buffalo wings everyone will eat
Food Network's most classic-tasting buffalo sauce: in its 24-bottle taste test, this one had a well-rounded tangy flavor and tastes exactly as you'd expect.
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Questions people ask
Can you make wings in an air fryer?
Yes. Engadget's best air fryer overall, the Instant Vortex Plus, has a roomy 6-quart basket and a window so you can watch the wings crisp without opening it. Its runner-up, the Cosori, has a spacious basket and nine preset cooking modes.
How do you keep dips warm for a whole game?
Put the queso or chili in a slow cooker on its warm setting. America's Test Kitchen's top traditional pick has a hold-temp mode and a latching lid, so it can also travel to a friend's place.
How can you watch the Super Bowl without cable?
Check which network has the game this year, then use a streaming stick with that network's app or a live TV service. Engadget picked the Roku Streaming Stick Plus for free and live content.
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