Appetizer recipes with sauces

You don't need a smoker to enjoy the savory flavor of Texas-style beef brisket. Try this slow cooker brisket. The meat is incredibly juicy and delicious. It...

These golden potato balls are great for breakfast, dinner, a side dish for lunch, or as an appetizer with your favorite dip. They're incredibly versatile and a family favorite. Deliciously crispy on the outside,...

The most tedious part of a picnic is waiting for the meat to cook. To feed a crowd faster, Guy Fieri suggests half-baking chicken wings in the oven, tossing them with sauce, and taking them with you...

Make delicious meatless dumplings that are much healthier than the traditional version. Soy sauce and sesame oil give the tofu a savory flavor that will appeal to both vegetarians and...

This is guacamole from chef Jeff Rossman. His restaurant, Terra, is located in the heart of California, where the finest avocados are grown. Guacamole is best prepared as close to serving as possible.

These juicy, flavorful meatballs are a delicious combination of ground beef, yogurt, chutney, breadcrumbs, and spices, creating a tandoori-inspired flavor. Serve...

Deep-fry super-crispy chicken wings and immediately toss them with a mixture of barbecue sauce, pickled peppers, cumin, and paprika, coating them completely so each bite is infused with...

These delicious, sticky oven-baked wings are a great alternative to fried wings to pair with beer. Simply bake them until done and immediately toss them with a sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and...

The secret ingredient to Giada De Laurentiis's delicious short ribs is balsamic vinegar. She adds it to both the marinade and her signature barbecue sauce, along with honey, ketchup, and hot sauce. The sauce's flavor...

Tater Tots are a traditional snack, crispy, deep-fried potato balls found in the convenience store aisle. Trisha Yearwood decided to make a healthier homemade version using sweet potatoes...

An easy-to-make and impressive Halloween appetizer that will please all your guests. These eyeballs are juicy beef meatballs with olive pupils. Simmer them in a sweet and sour red sauce,...

Before grilling, chicken drumsticks are marinated in apple cider vinegar, garlic, and thyme, but what really makes them delicious is the sweet and sour sauce drizzled over them while they're cooking. To...

Hummus is easy to make at home, and this appetizer is always a hit with guests, especially if you decide to surprise them with a new flavor. This hummus includes baked sweet potato, which adds...

Tteok-kochi are Korean skewers of rice cakes coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with gochujang paste. They're a popular street food in Korea. Some street vendors alternate the rice cakes with...

Super-crispy egg rolls filled with meat, vegetables, mushrooms, and glass noodles are served in a pool of homemade sweet and sour sauce with bell pepper and hot mustard. A great Asian appetizer for...

At your next picnic or backyard grill party, surprise your guests with these unique surf-and-turf kebabs. Tender steaks and jumbo shrimp are grilled...

"What's the secret to my super-crispy sweet potato fries? I actually have two," shares Cardea Brown. "First, I soak the julienned sweet potatoes in cold water to remove both...

These sweet and spicy Asian meatballs are served as an appetizer on skewers. Fry them until crispy, then pierce each one with a skewer or toothpick, dip in chili sauce, and roll in...

To serve a quesadilla impressively, make it with small tortillas and assemble them like individual cakes, alternating layers of tortillas, meat sauce, grated cheese, and tomato. Add a stunning flavor to the dish with...

Sushi art is a great idea if you want to impress your guests with unique rolls. This detailed step-by-step recipe will help you assemble two beautiful rolls. Cut them into pieces, and inside...

These delicious salmon and tuna rolls are easy to make at home, but your loved ones will hardly believe you didn't order them at a restaurant! Filled with fresh salmon and cucumber on the inside, they're topped with...

Crispy tempura tuna served with a tangy wasabi mayonnaise sauce—the perfect Japanese-style appetizer for your next house party. You can fry the tuna simply by dipping it in...

These simple donuts are made with store-bought cornbread mix and canned creamed corn with a little seasoning or ground pepper. Deep-fry them until crispy...

Shelled clams are dredged in a mixture of corn and wheat flour, seafood seasoning, and lemon zest, and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Serve as...

Crab cakes are made with real crab meat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A pinch of Old Bay seasoning enhances the seafood flavor. To prevent the cakes from becoming sticky during frying,...

If you don't have an outdoor grill, an electric grill or even a grill pan will work. Marinate thin slices of beef tenderloin in a spicy soy sauce, grill with green...

A refreshing yet savory summer appetizer. Place frozen vegetables and green peas in a blender (do not defrost!) and blend together with cream cheese and roasted garlic until smooth.

The sweet flavor of root beer makes it the perfect ingredient for wings. Simmered with a little spice, ketchup, and chili pepper, it turns into a delicious...

These savory wings in a sticky homemade barbecue sauce are the perfect pairing with beer. The sauce is made with mustard, beer, spices, hot sauce, and cane syrup, and is packed with a whole host of flavors...

A quick and easy Halloween appetizer. Form ground beef fingers, thread them onto skewers, and attach a clove of garlic to each finger to create fingernails. Grill and serve.

Infuse fresh salsa with tropical flavor by replacing tomatoes with ripe mango slices. The combination of sweet fruit, spicy chili pepper, and fragrant cilantro is simply sublime! Dress the salsa with a base for...

This mayonnaise-based dip with honey and grainy mustard is a perfect complement to pretzels. It's delicious either chilled or at room temperature and is perfect as a beer snack.

For those who love spicy wings, there's no shortage of heat! The wings are dredged in a mixture of flour and cayenne pepper, deep-fried, and then tossed with a spicy sauce. To serve, prepare...

This appetizer for a large group is made similarly to Mexican nachos, but with French fries instead of chips. Place the cooked fries on a baking sheet, top with chili con carne sauce,...

Clam dip is a traditional New England snack, popular throughout the Atlantic coast of the United States. Every New Englander familiar with this sauce likely has their own...

Surprise your guests with this delicious appetizer. Crab cakes can be made with any natural crab meat – fresh, canned, or frozen. Ree Drummond fries them in...

Chicken wings are generously rubbed with a dry spice mix and grilled, then basted with a sticky sauce before serving. A blend of spices such as smoked paprika, garlic salt, and onion powder...

Crab sticks are great for more than just a popular salad. They can be used to make many other unexpected appetizers, like this recipe. Try the hot, creamy crab dip and crispy...

"Grilled chicken wings are my favorite recipe when I don't feel like messing around with deep frying," shares Megan Mitchell. "Grilling them gives them a crispy, smoky flavor that's unmatched...

As the name suggests, these chicken wings taste like a bowl of chili con carne. First, marinate the wings in a thick paste of chili powder, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, and pepper...

Chicken wings are marinated in soy sauce, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, onion, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. The longer you marinate them, the better they taste (better...

Who doesn't love crispy chicken wings?! This recipe requires no deep-frying and is suitable for everyone. First, blanch the chicken wings in salted boiling water to cook them and remove the skin...

Try a simplified version of two classic beer snacks. Bright and crispy, these air-fried purple potato, sweet potato, and beetroot chips pair perfectly with flavorful...

These grilled chicken wings are packed with a ton of flavor, with sweet, smoky, and tart notes from the honey bourbon glaze. Incredibly crispy and juicy, they...

If you're looking for a foolproof beer snack recipe for watching a game, this chicken wing recipe is just the ticket! The wings are baked in the oven until crispy, then tossed in...

Hot honey is one of the most contrasting and yet beloved sauces. You can drizzle a small amount over a whole serving of hot fried wings and call it a day. Or you can...

Grilled chicken wings are the perfect appetizer for a summer picnic with family and friends. Simply coat the chicken in a fragrant, spiced flour and grill until golden brown. Ready...

The secret to Geoffrey Zakarian's amazing fried wings is blue cheese butter. He mixes softened butter with crumbled Roquefort cheese and brushes the mixture onto his hot...

Cardea Brown enhances the flavor of grilled wings with ingredients like hot sauce, molasses, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. The combination of sweet, spicy, and...