Appetizer Recipes

Air Fryer Shrimp

There’s no better way to pregame your dinner than with a delicious appetizer recipe like these crispy Air Fryer Shrimp. Juicy shrimp, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and garlic come together in a quick and easy recipe with the air fryer to create del…

Birria Quesadilla

Turn the viral quesabirria recipe into your new favorite fully loaded snack – birria quesadilla! This fun spin on our favorite taco recipe is a great way to use leftover birria de res with lots of melty cheese for a fun f…

Shrimp Saganaki with crispy Fried Halloumi

This dish is so light and fresh with bold, punchy flavors. This Shrimp saganaki recipe with fried halloumi is quick but impressive, and the entire dish can be made right on the stove top!  What is Saganaki? Traditional shrimp saganaki, prawn sagan…

Beef Birria Garnachas

This crispy crunchy garnacha recipe uses leftover beef birria on top of fried corn tortillas with our favorite toppings for our version of this delicious street food. This recipe was developed for the Idaho Potato Council. All thoughts and opinions are…

Easy Smoked Meatballs

These delicious smoked meatballs are packed with smoky flavor, seasoned with fresh herbs, and complemented by your favorite marinara sauce. Not only do they work beautifully as a main course, but they’re also the perfect addition to any meatball sandwi…

Sausage Balls

These delicious sausage balls only require three simple ingredients. They are the perfect appetizer for game day or holiday season gatherings. Air fryer sausage balls skip the Bisquick and couldn’t be more simple or delicious! Oh, and they are totally …

Smoked Chicken Wings

Never smoked wings before, or are new to smoking? That’s okay. Smoking wings couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is put them on the grill, let the smoker work its magic, and flip them as needed to avoid charring. Almost as simple as our smoked whole…

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

These smoked bacon-wrapped scallops are the perfect appetizer for a special occasion or dinner party. They have just the right balance of smoky flavor, crisp bacon, and tender diver scallop meat! All you need are several simple ingredients! A slice of …

Smoked Brie

This smoked brie recipe is topped with fresh thyme, rosemary, crisped prosciutto, and sweet cranberries on top—drizzled with a layer of honey.  It’s an easy recipe and makes a great appetizer for special occasions! This brie recipe is a super simp…

Steamed Stone Crab Claws with Garlic Butter

These stone crab claws are cooked with garlic and lemon and served with a delicious stone crab sauce. The tender meat has a hint of sweetness but is savory to taste making it an amazing seafood recipe! Just like Dungeness crab legs are to the West Coas…

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings

Looking for a great appetizer recipe? Garlic Parmesan Wings are the ultimate game-day snack. Golden crispy skin on the outside and tender on the inside, with a zesty creamy garlic parmesan sauce, just begging to be devoured! When it comes to an amazing…

Traeger Smoked Queso with Chorizo

Introducing the easiest Traeger smoked queso with chorizo recipe you can make! We wanted to know if tossing a few simple ingredients together in one pan and letting it melt on the grill really did make the best smoked queso dip. It turns out, this ques…

Smoked Cream Cheese with Smoked Salmon

This delicious smoked cream cheese with smoked salmon will take your breakfast to the next level. You’ve probably heard of smoked salmon, but have you ever tried smoked cream cheese? This spread combines the salty and smoky flavors of smoked salm…

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Sweet, spicy, creamy, and crunchy, this Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is the taste sensation you’ve been waiting for! With an amazing sauce and perfectly cooked shrimp, this easy shrimp recipe can be a snack, appetizer, or main dish! When you…

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Get ready to wow your guests with our mouthwatering smoked bacon wrapped pork tenderloin recipe. A combination of sweet heat and classic BBQ flavor you won’t be able to resist.
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Air Fryer Pickle Brined Chicken Wings

Talk about crispy wings! We’ve been on the hunt to perfect a basic chicken wing and after dozens of tests, these pickle brined chicken wings in the air fryer check every box for us. Keto, quick, and loaded with flavor! Oh, and of course, incredib…

Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

This easy appetizer recipe is the perfect blend of shrimp cocktail meets everyone’s favorite brunch cocktail. Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail is easily made ahead of time and has tons of wanna impress flavors. Get fancy and serve in lettuce cups, as a stan…

How to Make a Charcuterie Board (Easy Tips)

When it comes to show-stopping tables, an epic charcuterie board is the way to go, and there’s a reason why. They are easy to make, can be crafted from just about anything, and have a bite everyone can enjoy. Today, we’re sharing tips and t…

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Looking for the perfect appetizer? These smoked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a 5-ingredient fan favorite. They’re made up of jalapeño, chorizo, cream cheese, and cheddar; all wrapped up in perfectly cooked, crispy bacon. Need some…

Baked Lamb Meatballs

These lamb meatballs are super simple, versatile and go well on their own with pita or folded into an orzo or zucchini pasta salad. Seasoned with a simple rosemary dijon blend, lots of lemon, and a few other simple ingredients, the possibilities are up…

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Barbecue shrimp is one of those simple and yet perfectly summer recipes. Perfect as a side dish to a masterfully grilled steak or tacos, or as a stand-alone alongside a grilled salad, this grilled shrimp skewers recipe is an essential summer dish. And …

Best Crab Imperial Recipe

This rich smoked crab imperial is a perfect recipe to make any meal delicious! We use real crab meat for an incredible dish!
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Grilled Jalapeno Popper Fries

Take your waffle fries to the next level by loading them with a creamy jalapeno popper dip with spicy chorizo and cream cheese over grilled fries. The Best part is this recipe works at a campfire or on a traditional grill and can be made in individual …

Air Fryer Cheesy Potato Taquitos

Want a fun spin on an air fried snack food? These potato-filled taquitos use up leftover mashed potatoes wrapped in corn tortillas then conveniently air fry for that crispy crunch!  This recipe was developed for the Idaho Potato Council. All thoug…

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