The best bar snacks

Baked peanuts

Make homemade roasted peanuts for snacking with just three ingredients: salt, peanut butter, and whole raw peanuts in the shell. For peanuts eaten straight from the shell, Virginia or Valencia varieties are best. Spanish peanuts contain more oil and are a good choice for making homemade peanut butter from roasted peanuts.

Recipe: Roasted peanuts

Deep-fried pickles

The Neelys' corn batter, seasoned with smoked paprika and a dash of cayenne pepper, transforms store-bought dill pickles into a crisp, savory snack.

Recipe: Deep-fried pickles

Olives in citrus marinade

To create a fresh, citrusy flavor, Alton Brown drains the olives and marinates them in a vibrant marinade of vinegar, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and curry powder.

Recipe: Marinated olives in citrus marinade

Buffalo wings with spicy cheese sauce

Make this basic bar appetizer at home: deep-fry chicken wings in a skillet, then toss with a mixture of melted butter and hot sauce. A homemade blue cheese sauce flavored with cayenne pepper is an essential element of this authentic bar dish.

Recipe: Buffalo wings in a frying pan

Homemade pretzels

Pretzels are a great appetizer for entertaining, and they're easy to make in advance. The secret to their success lies in a simple dough made with water, sugar, yeast, and salt.

Recipe: Homemade pretzel sticks




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