Appetizer & Snack Recipes

A slightly simplified version of Nashville Hot Fried Chicken that is still packed with flavor.

Be the party MVP with this out-of-the-box, jerk-chicken-meets-bar-snack chicken wings recipe. These wings have it all: sweetness, warm spices, a hi...

Crispy, craggly bites of juicy chicken seasoned with popcorn seasonings make a doubly popcorn-ed chicken delight. Choose your popcorn seasoning adv...

They say gator tastes like chicken, but honestly, this is even better.

All the ease of a stir-fry recipe with the crispy, portable payoff of egg rolls! Sweet Sesame Stir-Fry seasoning adds a sweet and umami pop to a me...

A saucy, savory take on a traditional Mexican pastry.

Yep, that’s right—we fried them. Surprisingly easy to make, these are definitely a conversation starter. Of course you could serve them the traditi...

Nothing says Southern food like fried pickles. A creative spice merchant submitted this recipe for frying pickle chips, but the method works for pi...

Crispy bites of fried cornmeal dough, folded with succulent flakes of fish.

Sweet fried plantains pair perfectly with the complex warm spices and citrus notes of our Sweet Jerk Barbecue Sauce. Share this Barbecue Maduros re...

Risotto is incredible, but these little golden rice balls are pure magic. Crunchy, creamy, and flavorful, these make super impressive party snacks ...

This southwest egg rolls recipe is packed with fresh veggies, shredded chicken, and melty cheese. Easy enough to whip up on a weeknight and festive...

Crunchy and delicious–without having to fry them!

A Southern BBQ menu wouldn't be complete without a side of fried okra. These addictive bites were gobbled up quickly by tasters in our test kitchen...

Get out your dipping sauces for these family-friendly chicken strips!

This is a healthy, flavorful, and much easier alternative to deep fried coconut shrimp. Serve it as an appetizer or a main dish for an Asian-inspir...