All American football fans know that the real highlight of Super Bowl game night is actually the food. At this sporting event, football fans surround themselves with an unusual selection of chips, dips, chili and of course with close friends. Regardless of whether you are the host or guest, the right appetizers and dishes can make the evening even more enjoyable. For this purpose, below you will find some suitable recipes that are also suitable for the vegetarians among you.
Contribute to the sporty atmosphere with delicious Super Bowl food
Delighting a crowd with delicious snacks can definitely be a great start to any party orFootball evening accompanied by delicaciesbe. Whether you're sitting tight before the big game or gathering with friends in front of the big screen, the right menu can set the right mood. In fact, football season calls for warmth, coziness, snacks, and meals you can eat for the Super Bowl without necessarily having to gather around the table.
In addition, some are suitableappetitliche Party-Snacks, finger foods, dips and spreads are perfect for this and will ensure that your event get-together will be even better, regardless of whether your favorite team wins. Add a good beer or cocktail and all you can do is enjoy the good company and the game. So let the following recipe ideas inspire you to make your experience even more memorable.
Starter with Chinese-style shrimp balls
Crunchyness is an important part of any football night, and this recipe idea can provide that. The shrimp bites are nicely seasoned and topped with water chestnuts for even more crunch. They are sure to please you and your guests and are easy to serve as an appetizer either at the buffet or as a passing dish. You can choose the dipping sauce you like. Some like sweet and sour sauce, cocktail sauce or spicy Chinese mustard sauce.
Ingredients
- 450g medium sized prawns, peeled and deveined
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sliced canned water chestnuts, drained, or 8 whole peeled water chestnuts
- 1 medium sized spring onion
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
preparation
- First, soak the shrimp in warm, lightly salted water for 5 minutes.
- Then preheat the oil for deep frying.
- Meanwhile, rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- If using canned water chestnuts, run them under warm water to remove the tinny taste.
- Then chop the shrimp, chestnuts and spring onion and combine everything in a medium bowl with the grated ginger, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil, pepper, egg white and cornstarch.
- Start by forming the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Carefully add the dumplings to the hot oil, but do not overcrowd the wok or pan.
- Fry the balls, turning frequently, until crispy and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Then take the balls out of the hot oil and place them on kitchen paper to drain.
- Serve the appetizer with a sauce of your choice.
Eat creamy dip with spinach and artichokes for the Super Bowl
Although this dip also tastes good cold, you can easily tempt your guests and yourself with the warm and melty version of this appetizer, combined with tortilla chips, crackers or bread. In addition, the recipe is uncomplicated and can easily be prepared with vegan and dairy-free alternatives instead of animal products.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- Canned artichoke hearts, quartered, drained and chopped
- 1 package fresh spinach, chopped, or frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped
- about 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- A package of cream cheese or dairy-free alternative
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese or vegan version
- 1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- Crackers, pita chips, tortilla chips, and/or celery sticks for serving
preparation
- First, heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the artichoke hearts and spinach.
- Then sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt on top and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach has wilted and most of the liquid released from the vegetable has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. You may need to add the spinach in batches, adding more as it wilts.
- Then turn off the heat and add cream cheese, mozzarella and pecorino/parmesan cheese, or their vegan versions.
- Stir well until everything is melted and evenly mixed.
- Optionally add sour cream and hot sauce until evenly mixed, tasting with more salt if necessary.
- First set up a baking rack and heat the oven before putting the pan in to bake.
- Grill the dip for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned in spots.
- Allow the appetizer to cool slightly before serving.
Irresistible Korean-style chicken wings in the air fryer
If you're not a big fan of junk food but want to treat yourself to some delicious Super Bowl food, this recipe idea is for you. This makes chicken wings so juicy that you won't need any sauce at all. Add sesame seeds and chopped spring onions to add extra crunch and flavor to the delicious pieces of meat. They are perfect for game nights like a Superbowl party because you have plenty of themPrepare healthily in the hot air fryercan.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- some oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons garlic chili paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
preparation
- First, pat the wings dry with paper towels and whisk together the sherry and soy sauce in a medium bowl.
- Then add the meat and let it rest, covered, for about 30 minutes, although you can marinate for up to 4 hours.
- Start by adding cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to a shallow bowl.
- Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and then cover them with the above mixture.
- Now throw the chicken wings into the hot air fryer and let them become golden brown and crispy at 180 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
- While the meat is frying, whisk together the sesame oil, ketchup, garlic chili paste, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent it from burning. You can also microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 1-minute increments.
- Finally, toss the wings with the sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions and serve immediately.
Prepare chili con carne as a Super Bowl meal in the slow cooker
How about a hearty meal you can cook in the slow cooker before game night? This is a beef dish that will pleasantly surprise your guests, although it can also be prepared with chicken. It tastes particularly delicious with bread and a dollop of fresh crème fraîche. It tastes even better the next day and you can freeze the excess for a quick meal another day. Serve the dish with your favorite toppings, like cheese and sour cream, along with corn chips or cornbread to finish it off.
Ingredients
- approximately 1 kg of beef or chicken meat
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Canned beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- diced canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, 200 g each
- 1 1/2 cups jarred or frozen corn kernels
- chili powder, about 1 teaspoon
- ground cumin, also 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Lorbeerblatt
- Sour cream or grated cheese for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh coriander for garnish (optional)
preparation
- First cut the meat into cubes or strips.
- Place the meat pieces in the slow cooker with the onions, peppers, garlic, drained and rinsed beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and bay leaf and stir well to combine the ingredients.
- Cook on high for 1 hour and then on low for another 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and place the chili con carne in bowls of your choice, either with or without sour cream and grated cheese.
- Optionally garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve air fryer-made dill pickles as quick Super Bowl snacks
Crispy and healthy cooked dill pickles can easily be cooked in the hot air fryer as a themed dishParty snacks for football eveningprepare. The accompanying breading can be as mild or spicy as you like, with a little pickle juice in the beaten eggs adding just enough tartness. These tasty little appetizers are sure to be picked up quickly because they keep everyone coming back for more. However, they also make a great side dish. Serve the suitable Super Bowl food with grilled or fried fish, fried shrimp or burgers, for example.
Ingredients
- 30 to 36 slices of dill pickle
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice of your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper or to taste
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons cucumber juice
- 2 cups breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup dressing or aioli for dipping of your choice
preparation
- First, place the cucumbers on paper towels and blot the pieces with more paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Next, arrange three bowls or containers for breading and in the first container, mix flour with spices, garlic powder if using, and cayenne pepper.
- Then combine the beaten eggs and pickle juice in the second bowl and add breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs to the third container.
- Start by dipping the cucumber slices in seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then brushing them with the egg mixture.
- Allow excess egg mixture to drip off, then cover cucumbers with breadcrumbs.
- Grease the bottom of the air fryer basket and then arrange the cucumbers in it. Leave some space between each slice.
- Cook the dill pickles until they become golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Arrange the cucumbers on a large plate or basket and serve with dressing or your favorite dip.
Enjoy raw protein balls as a dessert or as a snack during the Super Bowl
Last but not least, you can prepare keto-friendly balls as small bites with peanut butter. The combination of nut butter, oatmeal and protein powder creates an energy-packed, delicious snack to snack on between half periods. Their taste and texture are reminiscent of a chewy peanut butter cookie, but without refined sugar, flour or butter. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter, mix in shredded coconut, and add some chocolate chips or dried fruit. In addition, thanks to the oats, these protein balls are also suitable for vegetarians and can be a real pick-me-up during game night.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (if using unsalted nut butter), optional
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
preparation
- First, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Then, in a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, vanilla (if using), and salt (if using).
- Then mix everything well with a wooden spoon or fork.
- If you're using chocolate chips in this Super Bowl food, you can combine them with the rest of the ingredients.
- Now scoop out the mixture with a spoon or cookie scoop and form balls that you can then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Enjoy the protein balls immediately after preparation or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
