However, her show may have taken up a large amount of electricity, with the power in the stadium going out shortly after the 14 minute set.
She emerged onstage singing lines from her R&B hit Love on Top under a giant lit up silhouette of herself, with a group of fans running on to the field to watch next to the lit up stage in the shape of two facing profiles of the singer.
Black over-the-knee socks over fishnet tights and high heeled ankle boots completed Beyonce's sexy outfit designed by little known New York based Rubin Singer.
Beyonce's angels! The trio danced in synchrony as they performed a medley of their hits to the excited crowd
There was a backing track to help fill in when she wasn't singing - and there were long stretches when she let it play as she performed elaborate dance moves with a swarm of background dancers and band members.
Beyonce performed a number of hits including End of Time, and Baby Boy before being joined by Michelle and Kelly who wore similar revealing black outfits.
Many hands make light work: The half time show featured plenty of impressive tricks and effects
Tweeting their support: Celebs from Evan Rachel Wood to Khloe Kardashian took to Twitter to give their reaction to the incredible performance
First lady weighs in: Beyonce's political ally, Michelle Obama, praised the singer on Twitter
Michelle had previously denied the band would reunite for the event, saying she had a prior commitment to appear in the musical Fela.
So there was clear delight from the crowd when they took the stage, singing with the diva on their massive hits Bootylicious and Independent Woman, along with Beyonce's smash hit Single Ladies.
Hair's how: Michelle, Kelly and Beyonce whipped their hair back and forth on stage
How they've changed: The trio, seen here at the Brit Awards in 2001, have grown up a bit since they split in 2006
But after the show, there were rumblings from critics and fans that Kelly and Michelle's vocals were unable to be heard over Beyonce's.
To close the 14-minute set, Williams and Rowland left Beyonce to perform emotional show-stopper Halo.
The final act: Beyonce ended her performance with a show stopping rendition of Halo, much to fans' delight
It's all about me: Beyone seemed delighted by the crow's reaction to her performance
She asked the crowd to put their hands toward her as she sang the slow groove on bended knee - and that's when she the performance hit its high note.
The pressure may have been on, but Beyonce looked happy and confident throughout, showing no sign of nerves despite the size of the occasion, with many non-football fans tuning in just to see her half time show.
The star was performing in front of up an estimated 76,468 people - the seating capacity of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome - as well as millions more throughout the world.
The Ravens ended up narrowly beating the 49ers 34 points to 31. Beyonce was the star feature following earlier performances by Alicia Keys who sung the National Anthem, and Jennifer Hudson who performed America The Beautiful before kick off.
No sign of nerves: Beyonce looked excited, happy and confident during her performance in front of thousands of stadium fans
Hair swinging good: The star wore her long curls loose around her shoulders and used it to maximum effect during her performance
She later posted a tribute to her fellow performers, writing: 'What a proud day for AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN!!!!!'
And her husband Jay-Z was supporting his wife from the stands, with Rowland posting a photograph of Beyonce receiving a congratulatory hug from the rapper backstage.
Fan love: Beyonce lay back on the stage at one point, while fans clamoured around her as they watched inside the lit up silhouette
The night of a thousand stars: Beyonce's performance came after Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson sang before kick off
Light show spectacular: Beyonce's striking Super Bowl performance from the air
Beyonce lights up the stage during the half-time show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans
Beyonce was under pressure to deliver following the recent lip syncing furore at President Obama's Inauguration ceremony.
She was accused of miming the National Anthem at President Obama's inauguration ceremony, when a spokesman for the Marine Corps Band said she opted for a pre-recorded track of the song instead of singing live.
She defended her lip syncing at a Super Bowl press conference on Thursday where she said she did not feel confident singing live.
'I am a perfectionist,' she explained. 'I practice until my feet bleed and I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra. Due to no proper sound check, I did not feel comfortable taking a risk.
'It was about the president and the inauguration, and I wanted to make him and my country proud, so I decided to sing along with my pre-recorded track, which is very common in the music industry.
'And I'm very proud of my performance.'
She had insisted she would be singing live at the Super Bowl. 'I will absolutely be singing live,' she said. 'I am well-rehearsed. This is what I was born to do.'
Beyonce is currently recording her fifth studio album expected to be released next year, and will also be the subject of a documentary - Life Is But a Dream, that premieres on February 16 on HBO.
Congratulations: Beyonce is hugged by husband Jay-Z backstage following her successful performance
Show of support: Jay-Z, pictured sporting a grey T-shirt and glasses joined his wife backstage after her acclaimed performance
Checking the Twittersphere?: Kelly was seen glued to her mobile phone while relaxing backstage in a tank top and jeans ahead of the arresting performance
A triumph: Beyonce posted a snap of herself taking a break after the show
Still having fun: The girls jumped about backstage
Kicking off the entertainment: Alicia Keys performed the National Anthem, while Jennifer Hudson sang America the Beautiful with Sandy Hook Elementary School Choir, before kick off
Jubilation: Baltimore Ravens players celebrate after they defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl XLVII
Bootilicious: The star was clearly pumped up for her performance
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