Get ready to wow your guests this game day with Hoagland Meat’s Appetizer Box! Packed with premium cuts, it’s everything you need to serve up Garlic Parmesan Wings, Asian Zing Wings, Smoked Poblano Nachos, and crispy Finger Steaks. These easy, crowd-pleasing recipes will make you the MVP of the party. Let’s get cooking!

Garlic Parmesan Wings

Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 55 minutes; Serves: 3-4 people

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 bottle garlic parmesan sauce
• 4 tbsp salt (divided)

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a large pot, fill halfway with water and add 2 tbsp of salt. Bring to a boil.
• Add the chicken wings to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
• Pour the wings into a strainer, removing them from the water. Let them cool slightly and pat them dry thoroughly (the drier the wings, the crispier they will be).
• Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the wings, then cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove the wings from the oven and toss them in garlic parmesan sauce until evenly coated.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Asian Zing Wings

Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 55 minutes; Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 bottle Asian Zing sauce
• 4 tbsp salt (divided)

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a large pot, fill halfway with water and add 2 tbsp of salt. Bring to a boil.
• Add the chicken wings to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
• Pour the wings into a strainer, removing them from the water. Let them cool slightly and pat them dry thoroughly (the drier the wings, the crispier they will be).
• Arrange the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the wings, then cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove the wings from the oven and toss them in Asian Zing sauce until evenly coated.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Smoked Poblano Nachos

Prep Time: 30 minutes; Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes; Serves: 3-4 people

Ingredients

• 1 bag tortilla chips
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp kosher salt (divided)
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 3 lbs American cheese
• 2 whole poblano peppers (smoked)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup green onions, chopped
• 4 oz sour cream
• Jalapeños (optional, as needed)

Directions

• Prepare the Poblanos:

  • Heat your smoker and smoke the poblano peppers for 1 hour.
  • Turn the smoker to high heat and char the outside of the peppers.
  • Place the charred peppers in a sealed zip-top bag and let them steam for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers, scrape off the charred skin with a knife, dice, and set aside.

• Make the Cheese Sauce:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, add the milk and heavy cream, and set to low heat.
  • Once the mixture is simmering, add the American cheese and stir until fully melted.
  • Stir in the diced poblano peppers. Keep warm.

• Cook the Ground Beef:

  • In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef.
  • Season with 1 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp black pepper.
  • Cook until well done, then strain any excess grease.

• Assemble the Nachos:

  • On a serving plate, layer tortilla chips, cheese sauce, ground beef, green onions, jalapeños (if using), and sour cream.
  • Repeat the layers three more times for ultimate nacho goodness.

• Serve and Enjoy:

  • Serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Finger Steaks

Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Serves: 3-4 people

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Hoagland Meat finger steaks
• 1 tbsp kosher salt (for seasoning meat)
• 1 tbsp pepper (for seasoning meat)
• 4 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp pepper
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp onion salt
• 2 tbsp granulated garlic
• 3 cups flour
• ½ gallon buttermilk
• 1 gallon oil (for frying)

Directions

• Preheat Fryer:

  • Heat your fryer to 350°F (175°C).

• Prepare Seasoned Flour:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 4 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp pepper, paprika, onion salt, and granulated garlic. Mix thoroughly.

• Season the Meat:

  • Sprinkle the finger steaks with 1 tbsp kosher salt and 1 tbsp pepper to season them evenly.

• Coat the Finger Steaks:

  • Soak the seasoned finger steaks in buttermilk.
  • Remove from the buttermilk and coat them thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
  • Repeat the coating process if needed to ensure they are fully covered.

• Fry the Steaks:

  • Carefully place the coated finger steaks into the fryer.
  • Cook for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

• Drain and Serve:

  • Remove the finger steaks from the fryer and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
  • Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

With Hoagland Meat’s Appetizer Box, serving up unforgettable game-day snacks has never been easier. From wings to nachos to crispy finger steaks, these recipes are guaranteed to be a hit with your crowd. So why settle for anything less than premium? Order your Appetizer Box today and make your big game celebration a winning experience!