The days are long, the sun is up and it’s the best time to gather around the pool, by the lake or in the backyard. When friends and family are around, the fun lasts longer when appetizers are served to last for the day. If you rather enjoy having fun then working around the BBQ all day, premade appetizers are the ultimate food choice. Appetizers are easy to prepare and serve, and you can combine different recipes for every taste and preference. Plus, kids love finger food and you do not have to worry if they are hungry or not. Here, we are presenting several interesting appetizer ideas to choose from, or combine them all together for a whole day of sipping cocktails and savoring delicious finger food.
Crispy Chicken Dippers
Delicious, easy to make and probably the most-loved finger food, chicken dippers are perfect for outdoor gatherings. There are a lot of different variations of the recipe and you can opt for a healthier version such are the buffalo chicken dippers or the crispy deep-fried goodness that we are about to present.
Ingredients for the meat:
- skinless and boneless chicken breast fillets, cut into strips
- 50g flour
- 1 beaten egg
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
Ingredients for the Dip:
- 2 tbsps Mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp sweet chili sauce
- Freshly squeeze lemon juice
Preparation:
The meat:
- In a small bowl combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan, add salt
- Dust the chicken strips in flour
- Dip all pieces in the egg
- Add each piece in the mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan and toss to coat
- Add the olive oil in a frypan and heat it over medium heat
- Cook the crumbed chicken strips until crispy with regular turns so they can cook evenly on both sides
- Line a plate with absorbent paper
- Once done, remove the chicken dippers from the pan and add them on the absorbent paper
The Dip:
- Add the mustard, garlic and the egg yolks into a food processor
- Process together until it forms a paste
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the chili sauce
- Pulse few more times to achieve a cohesive mixture
Serve the dip in a deeper bowl. Put the bowl on a larger serving plate together with the chicken dippers. For more convenient serving, especially when kids are around, you can place the dippers on wooden skewers. Enjoy!
Garlic Shrimps
The real summer feel starts with seafood. No matter if you are miles away from the shore, having a crunchy shrimp appetizer makes for a better summer mood. They are buttery and delicious, but even better, they are ready in not more than 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- Fresh or frozen, peeled shrimps
- 75 grams of butter
- 4-5 garlic cloves, sliced
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