Discover delicious and nutritious healthy super bowl snacks and recipes for game day. Don't sacrifice flavor for health - enjoy the game and keep to your goals with these better-for-you options.
Hey there, Superbowl fans! It's Luis, back in the kitchen with some game-changing recipes for your Superbowl bash. This year, I'm all about that healthy lifestyle (though don't worry, I’ll still cook some burnt ends and epic burgers). But hey, even a grill master like me needs to balance things out, right? So, we're diving into a world where big, bold flavors meet a healthy twist. Because let's face it, delicious doesn't have to mean unhealthy!
GRILLED WINGS
A great replacement for the traditional buffalo chicken wings. Wings and football are like the MVPs of game day, right? Let's give them a health-conscious makeover:
Equipment:
Vortex
Drip EZ BBQ Prep Tub
Kai PRO Boning Fillet Knife
Method:
- Wing Prep: Trim the tips, separate those drums, pat dry, and season. Pop them in the fridge for a couple of hours. This little trick gets the skin perfectly crispy.
- Flavor Boost: Lightly coat with olive oil, then go to town with Greek Freak or the Sunshine State of Mind seasoning. I did half with one and the other half with the other and I must say that the Sunshine State of Mind surprised me - it’s a flavor bomb - delicious and I highly recommend it.
- Grilling Magic: Fire up the grill with a Vortex to reach that golden 165°F. The Vortex is my secret weapon for evenly cooked, crispy wings - a perfect addition to your healthy super bowl recipes.
Tips:
- Don’t skip the fridge step - for me this is key to getting that awesome crispy skin.
- I thought not having a sauce on the wings would affect the final result, but I was wrong. The dry rubs are more than enough to impart flavor to the chicken - try them with your favorite rub and you won't regret it!
- If you don't have access to a grill, you can always bake them or use an air fryer.
BAKED ONION RINGS - The best Game Day Snack
Who's ready for a twist on onion rings? Baked, not fried, and just as addictive.
Equipment:
Drip 'n Griddle
Kai Pro Santoku 7"
Method:
- For this super bowl recipe, prepare the station: Line up your flour, yogurt, and Panko.
- Onion Prep: Cut into ¼-inch rings, dip in flour, then yogurt, and finally Panko. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the onions with some salt for flavor
- The Bake and Broil: Bake at 300°F until tender (about 15-20 min), then broil to golden perfection.
Tips:
- Achieving appealing onion rings for a super bowl snack was challenging – even with practice, there's always room for improvement. One thing that worked very well for me was to really dip the onion rings in the yogurt and heavily cover them with panko. This ensured me that the baked onion ring had that full cover of crispness that we want.
- Try to move the onion rings from time to time while baking, this will help to avoid the onions sticking and also to have an even browning.
- These are meant to be served with your favorite dip recipe - I like making my own with yogurt and sriracha, to me, it's the best healthy sauce.
- One last tip, I tried both regular yogurt and Greek yogurt - For me, the best results were with Greek yogurt
HEALTHY NACHOS
Guilty-free nachos for your super bowl party, anyone? Count me in!
Equipment:
- Kai Pro Santoku 7"
- de Buyer Non Stick Pan
- Jacobsen Infused Garlic Salt
Method:
- Tortilla Transformation: Cut into triangles, drizzle with olive oil and a touch of garlic salt, and bake until they're chip-worthy.
- Freshness Overload: Prep your toppings – shred that lettuce, and mix up some fresh pico de gallo with tomatoes, lime, salt, and cilantro.
- Beef It Up: Brown some lean ground beef and season it just right.
- The Art of Assembling: Start with your chips, then layer on lettuce, beef, pico de gallo, beans, and a sprinkle of cheese.
Tips:
- Regularly check the tortillas so that you avoid ending up with burnt ones. I got carried a way for a few minutes and ended up with an unusable batch.
- I like sprinkling the Nachos with a flavored salt for an extra punch of flavor - this time I used Jacobsen garlic salt, but I also like using their Ghost chili salt.
- Play with different toppings! I used these ingredients for my super bowl snack as those were what I had, but feel free to explore other options! To keep this appetizer healthy, avoid using too much cheese or sour cream.
And there you have it – healthier, crowd-pleasing recipes to make your Superbowl party not just good, but legendary. Remember, preparing a super bowl party meal is about fun and experimentation, so feel free to add your own twists to these dishes.
Happy Cooking!
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
Hey there, Superbowl fans! It's Luis, your go-to guy for all things food and flavor. Today, I want to share some game-changing recipes for your Superbowl bash. And let me tell you, this year is all about embracing a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing deliciousness. Trust me, I know my way around the kitchen, and I've got the evidence to prove it!
Let's start with a classic game day favorite: Grilled Wings. Now, wings and football go hand in hand, so I've given them a health-conscious makeover without compromising on taste. Here's how it's done:
First, you'll need a few essential tools like the Vortex and the Drip EZ BBQ Prep Tub. To prep the wings, trim the tips, separate the drums, pat them dry, and season them to perfection. Then, pop them in the fridge for a couple of hours. This little trick ensures that the skin gets perfectly crispy when grilled.
Next, lightly coat the wings with olive oil and get adventurous with your choice of seasonings. Personally, I recommend trying out the Greek Freak or the Sunshine State of Mind seasoning. I even split the wings in half and tried both, and let me tell you, the Sunshine State of Mind seasoning was a flavor bomb that took me by surprise. It's absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend giving it a try!
Now, it's time to fire up the grill with the Vortex and cook those wings until they reach a golden internal temperature of 165°F. The Vortex is my secret weapon for evenly cooked, crispy wings. Trust me, it's a game-changer when it comes to healthy Superbowl recipes.
Oh, and a couple of tips from my own experience: don't skip the fridge step; it's crucial for that awesome crispy skin. And if you're worried about not having a sauce on the wings, don't be. The dry rubs are more than enough to impart incredible flavor to the chicken. So, go ahead and try them with your favorite rub, and I promise you won't regret it. And if you don't have access to a grill, you can always bake them or use an air fryer as an alternative.
Moving on to another crowd-pleaser: Baked Onion Rings. Now, who doesn't love onion rings on game day? But instead of frying them, we're going to bake them for a healthier twist. Here's how it's done:
For this super bowl snack, you'll need the Drip 'n Griddle and the Kai Pro Santoku 7" knife. Start by cutting the onions into ¼-inch rings. Then, dip them in flour, followed by yogurt, and finally coat them with Panko breadcrumbs. Arrange the coated onion rings on a baking sheet and sprinkle some salt for added flavor.
Next, bake the onion rings at 300°F until they're tender, which should take about 15-20 minutes. Once they're tender, broil them for a few minutes to achieve that golden perfection we all crave. Trust me, these baked onion rings are just as addictive as their fried counterparts.
Now, a couple of tips to ensure your onion rings turn out amazing: make sure to dip the onion rings generously in the yogurt and heavily coat them with Panko breadcrumbs. This ensures that the baked onion rings have that satisfying crispness we all love. Also, try moving the onion rings from time to time while baking to avoid sticking and achieve even browning.
And don't forget, these baked onion rings are meant to be served with your favorite dip recipe. Personally, I love making a healthy sauce using yogurt and sriracha. It adds a tangy kick that perfectly complements the onion rings. Oh, and one last tip, I tried both regular yogurt and Greek yogurt, and I found that the best results came from using Greek yogurt. So, keep that in mind when preparing your own baked onion rings.
Finally, let's talk about guilt-free nachos for your Superbowl party. Count me in! Here's how to make them:
For this recipe, you'll need the Kai Pro Santoku 7" knife, the de Buyer Non-Stick Pan, and some Jacobsen Infused Garlic Salt. Start by cutting tortillas into triangles and drizzle them with olive oil and a touch of garlic salt. Bake them until they're chip-worthy.
While the tortillas are baking, prep your toppings. Shred some lettuce and mix up a fresh pico de gallo with tomatoes, lime, salt, and cilantro. Brown some lean ground beef and season it just right.
Now comes the fun part – assembling the nachos. Start with your baked tortilla chips, then layer on the lettuce, beef, pico de gallo, beans, and a sprinkle of cheese. Feel free to get creative and experiment with different toppings. The possibilities are endless!
A couple of tips to make your nachos extra special: regularly check the tortillas while baking to avoid ending up with burnt ones. Trust me, I've learned this the hard way. Also, I like to sprinkle the nachos with flavored salt for an extra punch of flavor. This time, I used Jacobsen garlic salt, but their Ghost chili salt is also a great option. And remember, to keep this appetizer on the healthier side, avoid using too much cheese or sour cream.
And there you have it – healthier, crowd-pleasing recipes to make your Superbowl party legendary. Remember, cooking for a Superbowl party is all about having fun and experimenting, so feel free to add your own twists to these dishes.
Happy Cooking, and enjoy the game!
