1/2 Price Appetizers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Appetizer 1: Spicy Chicken Wings
Appetizer 2: Crispy Mozzarella Sticks
Appetizer 3: Stuffed Jalapeños
Method
Appetizer 1: Spicy Chicken Wings
- 1
Prepare the Wings
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- 3
Coat the Wings
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and pour the hot sauce mixture over them. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
- 4
Bake the Wings
Arrange the wings on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
Appetizer 2: Crispy Mozzarella Sticks
- 5
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- 6
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the seasoned bread crumbs.
- 7
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Appetizer 3: Stuffed Jalapeños
- 8
Prepare the Jalapeños
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- 9
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions. Mix until smooth.
- 10
Stuff the Jalapeños
Scoop the filling into each jalapeño half, packing it in well.
- 11
Bake the Jalapeños
Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.