A festive football spread with wings, potato skins, smoky sausages, fresh veggies, and creamy dips for sharing.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken Wings
01 - 3.3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Potato Skins
07 - 4 large russet potatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
13 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Mini Sausages
14 - 14 ounces smoked cocktail sausages
15 - ½ cup barbecue sauce
→ Veggie Platter
16 - 2 cups celery sticks
17 - 2 cups carrot sticks
18 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
19 - 1 cup cucumber slices
→ Dips
20 - 1 cup sour cream
21 - ½ cup mayonnaise
22 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
23 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
24 - Salt and pepper to taste
25 - 1 cup ranch dressing
# Method:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F to prepare for baking the wings and potatoes.
02 - Toss chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the skin is crisp and golden.
03 - Scrub potatoes well, prick with a fork, and place directly on the oven rack. Bake for 1 hour or until tender. Remove, let cool slightly, then halve and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a ½-inch shell.
04 - Brush potato skins with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place skin-side down on a baking sheet. Fill each with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon. Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese melts. Finish with sliced green onions.
05 - Combine smoked sausages and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Place celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices attractively on a large serving platter.
07 - Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the chive dip. Pour ranch dressing into a separate bowl.
08 - Arrange baked wings, filled potato skins, sauced sausages, and veggie sticks on a large platter. Serve with dips on the side.
