Do you know what is the best part of SuperBowl? It’s not the game – it’s the finger-licious snacks that come with it! In fact, if Thanksgiving brings out the inner cook within you when it comes to SuperBowl, it kickstarts a culinary parallel sport – who can cook the lightest of recipes. This article will give you a quick insight into some of the kitchen Super Bowl recipes that are trending this season.
Why wait? Here are the unmissable recipes for the game –
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Which are the kitchen Super Bowl recipes to check
Here’s a listicle of some of the most-lip smacking recipes you will not want to miss –
Note: The measurements used here follow the US standards of measurements.
1. Thai Chicken Meatballs
This variety of finger chips can be placed as a main dish, or you can add it as a side dish to your soups! Let’s see how to make it.
What do you need?
- Sweet chili sauce (1/2 cup)
- Ketchup and lime juice (2 teaspoons each)
- Garlic powder and salt (1/2 teaspoon each)
- Soy sauce (1 teaspoon)
- Finely chopped green onion (1)
- Lean ground chicken (1 pound)
- Panko bread crumbs (3/4 cup)
- Cilantro (freshly minced – 1 tablespoon)
- Egg (1 – beaten)
How to make it?
You have to preheat the fryer to 350-degrees. Now take a bowl and mix – ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili sauce. You will have to stir it into a fine mixture. In another bowl, you will have to concoct the bread crumbs, beaten egg, garlic powder, cilantro, salt and green onion, and chili sauce mixture (4 tablespoons). Make little meatballs out of this mixture.
You will have to arrange the meatballs in a single layer. Also, you will have to keep a greased tray in a basket. Fry these balls until they turn golden brown. Before serving – sprinkle some cilantro over it.
2. Fried Chicken Strips
There’s no chance of you having a Super Bowl without fried chicken and beer! The kitchen Super Bowl recipes that is most-opted, this is the easiest to make and you will be done over with this just before the game.
What do you need?
- Olive oil for frying (experts suggest 2 cups, it depends on your convenience)
- 2% milk (1 cup)
- Dried basil, pepper, paprika (1/2 teaspoon each)
- Boneless chicken with breasts cut into 1/2 inch strips (1 1/2 pounds)
- Crushed saltines (2 cups)
- Garlic salt ( 1 teaspoon)
How to make it?
Take a bowl and combine – saltines with the spices (paprika, pepper, basil and garlic salt). In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and dip the chicken into it. Keep it for 5 minutes, or till they are completely dripped with it. After that, coat the dipped chicken with the cracker mixture.
Now heat the oil in either a deep-fat fryer or a skillet, at 375-degrees. Take the chicken and fry them for 2-3 minutes, or till they turn golden brown. You have to take 2-3 strips at a time.
3. Southwell Deviled Eggs
This is an easy finger food, that you can pick up for your Super Bowl games. This is how you devil it –
What do you need?
- Hard-boiled eggs (6)
- Pepper/ Salt (1/8 teaspoon)
- Salsa (1 tablespoon)
- Ground cumin (1/4 teaspoon)
- Chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Mayonnaise (3 tablespoon)
- Jalapeno pepper slices/ strips of cilantro (optional)
How to make it?
Cut the eggs into equal halves, and remove the yolks. Keep the egg whites aside. Take the yolks, and mash them along with salsa, cumin, mayonnaise, chili powder, pepper and salt. When you have stirred these ingredients well, then take the egg whites and stuff this concoction on top of them. If you prefer, you can garnish this with either cilantro stripes or jalapeno slices. Put it to chill.
4. Fried Dill Pickles
Looking for the kitchen Super Bowl recipes that will be picked up in a flash? These dill pickles have to be made by –
What do you need?
- Cornmeal/ Buttermilk/ All-purpose flour (1 cup each)
- Louisiana hot sauce/ garlic salt/ paprika (2 tablespoons each)
- Whole deal pickles (1 jar – almost 32 ounces)
- Pepper (1 teaspoon)
- Cayenne pepper (1 tablespoon)
- Olive oil (we would suggest 1 cup, but you can choose conveniently)
- Ranch salad dressing (optional)
How to make it?
Start by draining the pickle, and then leave behind the drained water. Now cut these pickles into 1/2-inch slices. Take these, drain them on paper towels, and blot them with the paper. Take two bowls. In one of them, you will have to mix hot sauce and buttermilk. In another of the bowls, combine the flour, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, cornmeal, pepper and paprika.
You will have to dip the pickle first in the buttermilk mixture and then in the flour mixture. Heat the oil to 375 – degrees, and put these pickles to fry. You must fry it for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes golden brown. Use ranch dressing before serving.
5. Bacon and Spinach Pizza
What’s a Super Bowl if you do not serve up a pizza for your buddies? In fact, if you have a fussy family member who doesn’t like that dash of green, trust us, nobody will say a no, when it is served on a pizza! Here’s how to make it –
What do you need?
- 12 inch pizza crust (prebaked) (1)
- Ready to serve bacon strips (cooked and cut into 1 inch pieces, 8 of them)
- Pizza sauce (1/3 cup)
- Thinly sliced baby spinach (2 cups)
- Parmesan cheese (shaved – 1 cup)
How to make it?
You will have to start by preheating the oven to 450-degrees. Then you will have to put the crust on an ungreased baking sheet and spread the sauce over it. On top of that, you will have to layer the spinach, bacon strips and cheese. Lastly, you must sprinkle the parmesan cheese.
Now put it to bake for 8-10 minutes, or till the cheese melts. Your pizza is ready!
6. Beer dip
This is one finger-licking snack that you cannot miss out on! Paired mostly with pretzels, you can make it with even non-alcoholic beer.
What do you need?
- Softened cream cheese (2 packages)
- Ranch salad dressing mix (1 envelope)
- Cheddar cheese (shredded – 2 cups)
- Beer/ Non-alcoholic beer (1/3 cup)
Pretzels (1 bowl – for serving add-on)
How to make it?
This is another of the kitchen Super Bowl recipes that you can easily serve up before the game. You will simply have to beat up the cream cheese, salad dressing mix and the beer(or non-alcoholic beer) and ensure that it is smoothened. Once done, simply add the cheddar cheese and stir it well. Ensure that all the concerned ingredients are at room temperature.
7. Tex Mex Popcorn
Just know for a fact, there cannot a Super Bowl without popcorn! Here’s how you make it –
What do you need?
- Popcorn kernels (1/2 cup)
- Chilli powder / Salt (1 teaspoon each)
- Smoked paprika (1/8 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder/ Cumin seeds (1/2 teaspoon each)
- Butter-flavored spray (refrigerated)
- Canola oil (3 tablespoons)
- Minced cilantro (1/4 cup)
How to make it?
Take a Dutch oven and put it over medium heat. Then combine the cumin seeds, with the oil and popcorn kernels and keep cooking till the oil sizzles. Cover this concoction and shake it till the popcorn stops popping up.
Now you will have to transfer this to a large bowl and spray it with the butter-flavored spray that you have bought. You have the remaining spices aside, toss these spices into the popcorn concoction and ensure that it is completely coated.
What are the kitchen essentials for Super Bowl?
When you are cooking for SuperBowl, or you are a regular kitchen homie before the matches, there are certain essentials that your kitchen must-have. They are –
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A deep fryer
This is a must!! Whether you are watching Super Bowl at your place or hosting a house party, it is always better to fry up your chicken wings at home. With a deep fryer, you can easily fry up some chicken fries, Oreos or even potato chips.
2. A slow cooker
You must know already if your Super Bowl party does not have a Buffalo chicken dip – it’s not as good a party as you may think. Passive cooking is a crucial part of most of the kitchen SuperBowl recipes and having a slow cooker do up your chicken dip or chili pork.
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Mini keg
Don’t be surprised – no one is asking you to get the whole keg to whip up your party. There are a number of mini kegs available to assuredly better the drinks storage at your Super Bowl house-party site.
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Grill
If you think that you can keep a grill only in the garden and enjoy your evening get-togethers, you are wrong. When it is the Super Bowl season, one in the kitchen is essential. After all, who doesn’t like an end-of-the-match grilled chicken celebration?
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Pint – coaster set
Along with your Super Bowl finger chips, you will need your liquor. For that – it is best you bring out the pint glasses and added coaster sets to keep you glued before the TV, minus the spillage!
Final thoughts
How did you like this listicle on the kitchen Super Bowl recipes? If you loved this list, then pick out any of the dishes for the next match. Do you want to add some more finger-smacking dishes to this list? Leave your comments below!
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