Meat And Poultry Appetizers

Tender meatballs made from a combination of pork and beef and served in a traditional-style sauce.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Beef samosas are the perfect party food - they're bite-sized, packed with flavor, and always a hit with guests. This version uses phyllo dough for the crust instead of making it from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Hot wings don't have to come from a takeout menu, and this easy recipe proves it. With just a handful of ingredients and a crock pot, you can whip up a batch of saucy wings that...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

It's not just bacon, it's chicken-fried bacon! Serve with a dipping sauce like ketchup, gravy, or ranch dressing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The delicious combination of spicy and sweet. These chicken wings are marinated in a blend of habanero peppers, pineapple juice, and vinegar and then grilled to...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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Think wings have to be fried to be crispy and browned on the outside? Just broil them and toss them in the slow cooker. Soy and ginger with brown sugar gives...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

The secret is baking the wings twice, once with the seasoning and then again after the sauce is added. This recipe with honey, soy sauce, and chili sauce delivers sweet and...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Also known as "Angels on Horseback", this is a popular (and easy) party appetizer. You can use freshly shelled or jarred oysters.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These party-favorites have the heat of buffalo wings with a little sweetness to make them completely addicting.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A mixture of cream cheese and green onions is tucked inside crescent roll dough. The entire roll is wrapped in a slice of bacon and baked until done.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Whether you've got venison, moose, or plain old flank steak, a worcestershire-soy marinade and the right drying technique will give you some awesome jerky.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with vegetable oil, onion, ginger, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

These scrumptious sausage bites could not be easier. Sausage, cheese, and baking mix all kneaded together and baked - perfect for dipping in all sorts of your favorite sauces as an...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bacon cheese fries are a delicious and decadent snack that is perfect for sharing with friends. These salty and savory fries are covered in melty cheese and crispy bacon, making them...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

What's a party without the Swedish meatballs? These mini bites are subtly spiced with nutmeg and allspice to add a little intrigue to their flavor palate. The meatballs...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Instead of marinating the meat, this version of beef jerky actually cooks the meat in a spicy liquid to infuse the flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Spicy-hot, baked buffalo wings are served with a cool and creamy blue cheese sauce. Perfect party food.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tiny bites of tender beef are cooked in a blend of hoisin and duck sauce. Serve with cocktail picks.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Flautas de pollo are a Mexican dish made with shredded chicken, garlic, onion, tomato, and green chili peppers, fried in oil and served with salsa fresca or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Baked wings in a lip-smacking barbecue sauce are the way to go when you want delicious party food without a lot of work.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Cherry cola and cherry preserves give these grilled wings a sweet glaze and light cherry flavor.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Savor the flavors of tangy honey garlic chicken wings, an easy-to-prepare crock pot recipe featuring tender wings cooked in a lip-smacking honey, ketchup...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

These baked chicken nuggets are healthier than their deep fried counterparts so you can feel good about serving them to your family

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lean bites of chicken are lightly fried and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These tropical chicken wings are perfect for your next party or get-together. The tropical marinade yields both sweet and savory flavors, and is sure to be a hit with your...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with liquid smoke, garlic, ground beef, soy sauce, ground allspice, sugar, fresh ginger

Method:   dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

These pressure-cooked, oven-baked wings are a wonderful alternative to greasier fried varieties. A blended sweet and sour sauce gets baked onto the wings for a...

Method:   pressure cooker, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Batter up your chicken strips with a cayenne, cornflake topping. For a healthier alternative, pop these superstars in the oven or air fryer for that oh-so-desired crunch.

Method:   oven, air fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Savor steak in a bite-sized form with these king-size steak bites. Combining the depth of a red wine marinade and a bold mustard butter sauce makes this dish an instant standout.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Chicken wings are first fried to get the skin nice and crispy, then they are baked in a tangy sauce until falling-off-the-bone tender.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These spicy-sweet wings are broiled before you add them to the crockpot to give them extra texture.

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Like your wings sweet and spicy? A triple threat of heat from hot sauce, chiles, and cayenne pepper is counteracted by a sweet touch of honey in this slow cooker...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Put fast food nuggets to shame. Parmesan and panko give chicken that cravable, crucial crust that you know so well. Marinara or little homemade honey mustard would make...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Marinated in a sherry, soy, ginger, brown sugar sauce and then oven-baked until tender and browned.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These tiny turkey burgers make the perfect slider. Serve as an appetizer or multiple ones for a meal. If the turkey mixture is too soft to form the burgers, try refrigerating it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic powder, anise seeds, ground beef, salt, liquid smoke, black pepper, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Chicken wings are marinated in an olive oil, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon mixture then roasted in the oven. Then they are deep fried until crispy and tossed with a butter and...

Method:   deep fryer, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are slow-cooked in a tasty tomato sauce. Serve as an appetizer or entree.

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

A marinade of soy sauce and five-spice is the secret to deep, savory flavor in these deep-fried chicken wing delights.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bread crumbs, bacon, chicken livers, prepared mustard, olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This dish marries tender meatballs with a flavorful barbecue sauce. The best part? The oven does the initial cooking, then your crockpot steps in to let those flavors...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with prepared mustard, chicken wings, red plum jam, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thai-style jerky is the polar opposite of tiresome, with lime juice and mint counterbalancing the heat from fresh chiles.

Method:   stovetop, oven, dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

Just the right balance of smoky (barbecue sauce), sweet (honey), and spicy (mustard and hot sauce) to make these wings a hit with everyone who eats them.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with tomato paste, cider vinegar, onion, vegetable oil, ground red chilies, dried juniper berries, garlic, salt, unsweetened chocolate, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Cheesy stuffed sliders are the perfect bite-sized snack or party food. Tender, juicy beef is stuffed with gooey cheese and sandwiched between soft, fluffy slider buns.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

These chopped chicken livers are fit for a king, or at least a Scottish actor. They're savory, flavorful, and perfect for any party or get-together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Not all party food needs to be fancy. Marinated flank steak is broiled (or grilled) and served with garlic bread for a hearty (and easy) appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This easy-to-follow recipe involves marinating chicken wings in Italian dressing, baking them with a tangy barbecue sauce, and serving with your favorite dip.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours