The Ultimate Guide To Delicious Appetizers

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Appetizer #1: Wings

Prep time: 10 min; Cook time: 55 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wings
• Hot sauce
• 4 tbsp salt
  

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Fill a large pot halfway with water, add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the chicken wings and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Drain the wings using a strainer, then let them cool. Pat them dry thoroughly—drier wings will result in crispier texture.
4. Arrange the wings on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip them over and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
5. Remove the wings from the oven, toss them in your favorite hot sauce, and let them rest briefly before serving. Enjoy!
   

Appetizer #2: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

 Prep time: 15 min; Cook time: 25 min

Ingredients:

• 2 packages bacon
• 10 whole jalapeños
• 16 oz block cream cheese
• 1 tbsp salt 
• 1tbsp pepper 
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp paprika 
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove the seeds and ribs.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese with all the spices, stirring until fully blended.
4. Using a spoon, fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to overfill.
5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a strip of bacon, securing it in place with a toothpick.
6. Arrange the jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
7. Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Appetizer #3: Sliders

 Prep time: 10 min; Cook time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 medium white onion (sliced)
• 1 package of American cheese
• Pickles chips as needed

Directions:

1. Portion ground beef into 2-ounce balls.
2. Preheat a flat top griddle to 350°F. Lay down a bed of sliced onions and cook for 1 minute.
3. Place a ground beef ball on top of the onions and smash it down firmly to press the beef into the onions.
4. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip the patty-onion mixture. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Add a slice of American cheese on top of each patty and allow it to melt.
6. Toast the slider buns on the griddle until golden.
7. Place the top bun over the cheese-covered patty. On the bottom bun, add 1–2 pickle slices, then assemble the slider. Serve and enjoy!

Appetizer #4 Asian Steak Bites

 Prep time: 35 min; Cook time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs steak bites
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1½ cups cornstarch
• ½ bunch cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• ¼ tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ tbsp pepper
• 1 tsp red crushed peppers
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup water

Directions: 

1. Marinate the steak bites with all ingredients except water and cilantro. Let them marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add oil and let it heat up.
3. Add the marinated steak bites to the pan and stir every 30 seconds. Cook for about 8 minutes.
4. Add water to the pan to create a glaze, stirring to coat the steak bites evenly.
5. Remove the pan from heat and garnish the steak bites with fresh cilantro.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Appetizer #5: Meatballs in a Hoisin Sauce

 Prep time: 20 min; Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 1 tbsp onion salt
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 8 oz hoisin sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp oil

Directions:

1. Fill a pot halfway with water and place it over high heat.
2. In a bowl, season ground beef with salt, pepper, onion salt, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly.
3. Roll the seasoned ground beef into bite-sized meatballs.
4. Once the water reaches a boil, carefully add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes. Remove them from the water and drain.
5. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cooked meatballs and sauté, turning occasionally, until they develop a golden-brown color.
6. Once the desired color is achieved, pour in hoisin sauce and stir to coat the meatballs evenly.
7. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and enjoy!