Tag: Game Day Snacks

Best Game-Day Chicken Wing Recipes

As more and more sports fans find themselves in the throws of Super Bowl season, the conversation continually turns to what recipes should be “on the table” for the big game. So, since a platter of chicken wings seems to always be welcome around the television, this list of “Chicken Wing Recipes for Game Day (or Any Day)” from the editors of Epicurious, is just what you need to prepare the ultimate game-day snack.

It should be noted that the following is just an excerpt of the full list of 31 recipes for wings of all types, but the recipes highlighted below promise to underline the essential flavors of well-prepared chicken wings, ranging from smoky and sweet to spicy and tangy.

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

If you love the taste of crispy wings but hate the production, dirty dishes, and splashing oils that come along with frying them, then this recipe for baked wings is perfect for you. These delicious wings that can be dressed with buffalo sauce or a ginger-soy glaze stand to prove that wings can yield a crispy skin by being baked in the oven. This recipe proves that you can forget the mess and constant maintenance that comes with frying by baking your wings in a 400°F oven atop wire racks placed on baking sheets for 45-50 minutes.

Sesame Chicken Drumettes

While these baked, glossy drumettes are the perfect dish for game day, this recipe is too good to keep locked away until playoff season each year. These drumettes, which get their immense flavor profile from marinating overnight in the refrigerator, make for a great year-round appetizer or dinner entree if they’re served alongside steamed rice and broccoli. This is also because of the flavor-rich glaze that’s made with minced, peeled fresh ginger, soy sauce, cooking sherry, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Try out this delicious one-pot recipe and enjoy the other-worldly flavors.

3-Ingredient Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken Wing Recipe

Sometimes you have days and weeks to prepare the pre-game appetizer, but for those times in which you’re behind and in need of a marinade that is easy to whip up in a hurry, then these herb-filled grilled chicken wings are the perfect solution to any time-sensitive problem. Though suspiciously simple when it comes to ingredients, this herb-rich recipe is anything but simplistic when it comes to a delicious texture and flavor of garlic that just can’t be beaten. Grilled over medium heat, these wings that can be marinated overnight for maximum flavor are benefited by garlic partnering with the herbal trinity of oregano, rosemary, and thyme to provide a blackened exterior that’s sure to make your mouth water.

3-Ingredient Gochujang Grilled Chicken Wings with Scallion

While this specific chicken wing recipe isn’t quite as crispy as traditional Korean fried chicken, it’s benefited by the inclusion of the uniquely sweet and savory flavor of gochujang, the red chili paste condiment that is consistently popular in Korean cooking. This dish makes great use of a simple recipe that has you toss your wings in the sweet and softly spicy flavor of gochujang along with sliced scallion for a flavorful final product that’s as pleasant to look at as it is to taste.

Boneless Buffalo Chicken “Wings”

Sometimes the best dishes are in disguise, and that’s certainly the case for these delicious boneless buffalo chicken “wings” that are really dressed up chicken breast strips. These strips are fried and sauced pieces of chicken breast with all of the spicy flavor associated with traditional buffalo wings, but they’re without the hassle that comes along with bones. Pair these delicious strips with some tangy blue cheese dip, celery sticks, and baby carrots, and you might find yourself opting for this meal again instead of bone-in wings.

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Celebrate Anything With Nachos Supreme

Nachos have officially been canonized in Mexican, Tex-Mex, and American cuisine for their casual, yet tasty nature. Always aesthetically and culinarily-appetizing, a plate of nachos is equally enjoyable as a game day snack, bowling alley platter, or picnic snack tray, so make your next event spectacular with Delish’s Nachos Supreme recipe.

The following recipe is foolproof, expected to be delicious, but the preparer is free to mix and match with your favorite ingredients. No matter the toppings, surely, this platter of combined corn chips, veggies, and of course cheese, will be sure to please whoever partakes. The recipe takes a total of 50 minutes from conception to plating, and it’s set to serve 6-8 servings. Preparation time for this recipe is only fifteen minutes, so grab the following ingredients:

Nachos:

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • kosher salt
  • 1 (15-oz.) can refried beans
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 large bag tortilla chips
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar
  • 2 c. Shredded Monterey jack
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 c. pickled jalapeños

Topping:

  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • Sour cream, for drizzling
  • Hot sauce, for drizzling

Directions for Nachos Supreme:

  1. Preheat oven to 425º and line a large baking sheet with foil. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes more. Drain fat.
  2. Add garlic and taco seasoning and season with salt. Cook until meat is well browned and slightly crispy, 5 minutes more. Add refried beans and water to skillet and stir until combined.
  3. Add half the tortilla chips and top with beef-bean mixture, half the cheese, half the black beans, and half the pickled jalapeños. Repeat one more layer.
  4. Bake until cheese is melty, 15 minutes.
  5. Scatter with tomato, avocado, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce and serve immediately.

Frequently-Asked Questions about Nachos:

  • Can nachos be considered healthy?
    • Of course! The nachos this particular recipe yields aren’t considered the most healthy, but substituting a hefty serving of veggies is a great step towards health-conscious nachos. Check out these Zucchini Nachos, Bell Pepper Nachos, or Cauliflower Nachos—they’re all great substitutes! 
  • Are nachos fried of Baked?
    • Nachos themselves are baked, but the corn chips are usually fried.
  • What kind of cheese is used with nachos?
    • While Monterey Jack and cheddar have their fans, your options are limitless, as long as the cheese melts! 
  • Do you put salsa on nachos before cooking?

It’s certainly not recommended, as any ingredients you want to retain freshness and crunch should be added after the nachos go into the oven. Herbs, greens, tomatoes, fresh salsa, avocado, and guacamole are not good when served warm.

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