Happy football Friday, Y’all. A jam-packed slate of games is coming tomorrow. Thursday had a great slate of games. The six Friday night games are an amuse-bouche or a single bite hors d’oeuvre for the weekend. So, let us do some amuse-bouche tailgate treats for the weekend. Be sure to check out last week’s recipes if you need some more hearty options this weekend. Enjoy your weekend of games! Congrats on surviving the off-season. Now let’s start cooking!
Football Friday Tasty Tailgate Treats: Just a Bite
Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
For the Steak Bites:
- 16 oz Top Sirloin Filet*, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 Tbsp (8g) Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp (6g) Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp (21g) Butter
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 tsp Parsley Flakes
Instructions:
- Toss the steak pieces with the olive oil. Mix the brown sugar and spices together and coat the steak in the seasoning. Set aside.
- Preheat an air fryer for 5 minutes at 400ºF. Once heated, add the steak to the basket and air fry for 4-6 minutes at 400ºF to your desired doneness.
- While the steak cooks, melt the butter and mix in the garlic powder, red pepper, and parsley. Toss the finished steak in the garlic butter before serving.
*Top sirloin filet has 5g fat per 4 oz raw. You can also use round steak (7g fat per 4 oz raw), flank steak (9g fat per 4 oz raw), or skirt steak (14g fat per 4 oz raw). Note: Thinner cuts will cook faster.
Can I make these steak bites without an air fryer?
Yep! Get a large skillet (cast iron if possible) with lots of surface area really hot before adding a little oil and the steak bites. Cook for 2-3 minutes before stirring to finish cooking, about 4-5 minutes total. A meat thermometer would come in clutch here.
Spicy Sriracha Chicken Cheeseballs
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, using your hands or a large spatula.
- Form mixture into 1 1/2 inch – 2 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until nice and golden brown on the outside.
Cheesy Bacon Bombs
Ingredients:
- 1 can (8ct.) Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits
- Cubed Mozzarella Cheese (1-1″ cube per Bomb)
- 2 lbs. of Bacon (1 slice per Bomb)
- Sticks
- Oil of your choice for frying
Directions:
- Cube up the Cheese, and cut each biscuit into fourths. Place one piece of Cheese inside a Biscuit quarter, and roll it up in there, nice and tight
- Wrap each rolled Bomb in a slice of Bacon, and secure it with a skewer or toothpick
- In a medium/large pot, heat up approx. 2″ of Oil (to 350 degrees) and fry them up in small batches. Maybe one or two at a time, the oil will expand so stay close…
- Drain them on some paper towels, but serve them up good and warm.
Candy Corn
The Best Bite-Size Sweet Treat of the Season
Ingredients:
- The biggest bag of candy corn you can find
Directions:
- Open bag
- Pour into bowl
- Optional: add peanuts
On The Menu
Y’all enjoy week One of college football. Enjoy the recipes and let me know which are your favorites. On the menu next week we will have more tasty tailgate treats for your football Friday!
