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Praline Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Appetizer Mexican

Praline Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Pour canola oil into a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  4. 4 Dip tortilla squares into canola oil on both sides and press into the seasoned sugar mixture; arrange coated chips on baking sheets.
  5. 5 Broil chips until sugar bubbles and chips are crisp, about 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Turn the chips over and broil other sides until browned, another 2 minutes. Let cool before serving.

By Morgiana Gillfillian

Baked Tortilla Chips
Appetizer Mexican

Baked Tortilla Chips

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stack tortillas in layers of 5 or 6. Cut through each stack to make 8 wedges. Arrange wedges in a single layer on rimmed baking sheets.
  3. 3 Combine lime juice and oil in a spray bottle or mister; shake until well mixed. Spray the tops of the tortilla wedges until slightly moist.
  4. 4 Combine cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture over the chips.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven. Flip chips, then mist and season again.
  6. 6 Return to the oven, rotating the pans and switching racks. Bake, checking often to ensure they don't burn, until chips are lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 8 more minutes.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving. Chips will crisp up more as they cool.
  8. 8 Enjoy with a side of salsa!

By Michele O'Sullivan

Hot Corn Dip
Appetizer Mexican

Hot Corn Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium baking dish, mix white corn, yellow corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, cream cheese, chili powder, garlic powder and cilantro.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until hot bubbly

By Corinne Doubiago

Slim's Bad Attitude Nacho Sauce
Appetizer Mexican

Slim's Bad Attitude Nacho Sauce

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the cheese sauce into a large slow cooker. Cover, and set to High.
  2. 2 Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until completely browned; stir in the taco seasoning. Reserving the fat in the skillet, use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to the slow cooker and stir into the cheese.
  3. 3 Return the skillet to medium heat. Combine the onion and chili powder in the skillet; cook until the onion softens. Stir in the tomatoes with green chiles. Add to the cheese mixture and stir through. If sauce is too thick, stir in up to 1/2 cup water.

By SEANS11

Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)
Appetizer Mexican

Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn kernels in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and return corn to the saucepan to dry.
  2. 2 Spoon 3/4 cup corn into each of 10 serving bowls. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into each bowl until melted. Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup crema Mexicana into each bowl. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon chili powder on top and season with salt.
  3. 3 Top each serving with 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, a dash of hot sauce, and a lime wedge.

By Muy Bueno

Mexican Street Corn Dip
Appetizer Mexican

Mexican Street Corn Dip

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, jalapeño, and garlic; sauté until charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and stir in cotija cheese, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
  4. 4 Serve warm.

By Ashley Wellner's Kitchen

Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
Appetizer Mexican

Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, garam masala, chicken masala, coriander, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Slice chicken breasts into small strips that will fit on halved jalapenos and place into the bowl with the tikka marinade. Mix well, cover, and let sit in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes; the longer your marinade, the more of a flavor profile on the chicken.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a baking tray.
  4. 4 Snap off jalapeno stems by holding a pepper with one hand and pulling it off to the side. Repeat with remaining peppers. Slice all jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove all seeds and ribbing using a teaspoon, making sure not to remove white stem area.
  5. 5 Fill jalapeno halves with cream cheese using a teaspoon; place as much cheese as to your liking. Place a strip of tikka chicken on top of cream cheese and wrap each chicken popper halve with a slice of bacon. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp, about 40 minutes.

By Jerry Trevino

Kim's Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

Kim's Salsa

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, garlic, jalapenos, sugar, chili powder, vinegar, salt, and cumin in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the salsa is thickened and is noticeably darker in color, at least two hours. Cool and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for three months.

By Kimberly

Mexi Corn Dip
Appetizer Mexican

Mexi Corn Dip

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir yellow and white corn, Mexican-style corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onion, green chiles, adobo seasoning, seasoned salt, chili powder, and minced garlic together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add Mexican cheese blend; stir until evenly mixed.
  3. 3 Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate before serving, 8 hours to overnight.

By alleycat2277

Charred Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

Charred Corn and Black Bean Salsa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Toss corn, sliced tomato, jalapeño, garlic, and olive oil together in a large bowl to lightly coat; spread vegetables on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until vegetables begin to char, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer charred vegetables to the bowl of a food processor. Add black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt; blend to desired consistency.

By Kate O'Neill

Veggie Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Veggie Nachos

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tortilla chips on a large serving plate.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and cook 1 minute. Add onions and cook 2 minutes more. Add tomato and corn, cook 2 minutes while seasoning with chili powder, onion powder, and garlic salt. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Place nacho cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Pour cheese carefully over tortilla chips. Pour vegetables over cheese. Top with jalapenos.

By ChefGirl B ME

Quick and Easy Chicken Taquitos
Appetizer Mexican

Quick and Easy Chicken Taquitos

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine chicken, beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, diced green chile peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until filling is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add Mexican cheese blend to filling and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  3. 3 Place corn tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a wet paper towel; heat in microwave until tortillas are warmed, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons filling down the middle of each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling and place, seam-side down, on a baking sheet. Spray the rolled tortillas with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, about 30 minutes.

By Joanne Rainey Miller

JR's Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

JR's Salsa

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss tomatoes, serrano peppers, jalapeno peppers, white onion, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight before serving.

By Nelson W Browning JR

Sheet Pan Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Sheet Pan Nachos

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in water, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper until incorporated.
  3. 3 Lay out tortilla chips on the prepared sheet pan. Top with ground beef mixture.
  4. 4 Cover with jalapeño slices and olives. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  5. 5 Cook under the preheated broiler until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

By The Kitchen Alchemist

Classic 7-Layer Dip
Appetizer Mexican

Classic 7-Layer Dip

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix beans, chiles, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. In a second small bowl, mash avocados with a fork; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to make guacamole. In a third small bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise.
  2. 2 Spread bean mixture, then guacamole, then sour cream mixture, and finally salsa over the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or similar size pan. Sprinkle with olives, then cheese. (Dip can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days) To serve, sprinkle with green onions.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Fritters
Appetizer Mexican

Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Fritters

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Separate out 1/2 cup corn and set aside; pour remaining corn into the bowl of a food processor. Add flour, egg, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Pulse until mixture is incorporated.
  2. 2 Pour contents of the food processor into a mixing bowl. Add reserved 1/2 cup corn, onion, cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and granulated garlic. Mix well.
  3. 3 Sauce:
  4. 4 Place a perforated parchment liner into the air fryer. Using a scoop, place 2-tablespoon dollops of fritter mixture into the basket. Air-fry fritters for 12 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.
  5. 5 Mix sour cream and lime juice together. Drizzle over cooked Mexican street corn fritters.

By thedailygourmet

Spicy Lentil Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Spicy Lentil Nachos

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place onion in skillet and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute.
  2. 2 Stir in lentils, broth, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Combine black beans and corn in a saucepan (if using canned beans and corn, drain first). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread tortilla chips on a serving platter. Spoon a layer of lentils on the chips, then a layer of black beans and corn, and then salsa. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Serve while still warm.

By thomlynn61601

Chicken Enchilada Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Chicken Enchilada Nachos

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, jalapeno pepper, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth.
  3. 3 Mix flour-butter mixture and sour cream into chicken mixture; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add pepperjack cheese to sauce and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread chips onto a serving platter; top with sauce and pico de gallo.

By belle4397

Southwestern Egg Rolls
Appetizer Mexican

Southwestern Egg Rolls

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken breast. Cook chicken in a medium saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Dice chicken and mix into the pan with green onion and bell pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeño peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until well blended and tender, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese so that it melts.
  4. 4 Wrap tortillas with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Microwave on high until hot and pliable, about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Spoon even amounts of the mixture into each tortilla. Fold ends of tortillas, then roll tightly around the mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange in a medium dish, cover with plastic, and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet for deep-frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep-fry frozen, stuffed tortillas until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes each. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Jackie

Great Chicken Taquitos
Appetizer Mexican

Great Chicken Taquitos

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a simmer in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cover the skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from water and cool; shred with a fork. Discard water and dry the skillet with a paper towel.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shredded chicken, tomatoes, green onions, chicken broth, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat remaining vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat; carefully dip tortillas in hot oil to soften, about 1 minute. Remove tortillas with tongs and drain on paper towels, reserving oil in the skillet.
  4. 4 Heat reserved oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
  6. 6 Working in batches, fry rolled tortillas in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove taquitos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve taquitos on a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole on the side.

By wadeg

Blackened Corn and Jicama Pico de Gallo
Appetizer Mexican

Blackened Corn and Jicama Pico de Gallo

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook corn kernels in the hot skillet, turning frequently, until beginning to blacken slightly, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix corn, jicama, red onion, white onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, salt, cumin, black pepper, red wine vinegar, and chili powder together in a large bowl. Add cilantro, tomatoes, lime zest, and lime juice to the corn mixture; gently stir to incorporate.

By Gemini26

Zucchini Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Zucchini Nachos

4.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices using a mandoline slicer. Place slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Let drain for 30 minutes. Place slices on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, breaking meat up into small crumbles, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.
  4. 4 Return skillet to low heat and stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Keep warm.
  5. 5 Place zucchini slices on the prepared baking pan in a single layer.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove zucchini from oven and top with chicken mixture and shredded Cheddar cheese. Return to the hot oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  8. 8 Top nachos with dollops of sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeno, and green onions. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Grilled Avocados
Appetizer American

Grilled Avocados

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, ground chipotle pepper, and chili powder together in a bowl; brush over the entire surface of the cut-side of each avocado.
  3. 3 Grill avocados, cut-side down, on the preheated grill until grill lines begin to form on the avocado flesh, about 5 minutes.

By kcinmalo

Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Appetizer

Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet, and spread them out into a single layer. Roast until brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Set the seeds aside in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Place the cinnamon, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl, and set aside.
  4. 4 Place olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, and heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar turns a light golden brown color. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
  5. 5 Pour the caramelized sugar mixture over the roasted pumpkin seeds, and stir to coat. Pour the cinnamon-chili powder mixture over the seeds, and toss to coat the seeds with the spices.

By Traci

Delicious Baked Corn Chips
Appetizer

Delicious Baked Corn Chips

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
7 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange corn tortillas in a single layer, with no overlap, on a baking sheet. Brush tortillas with oil; sprinkle garlic salt, oregano, and chili powder on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, with the door slightly ajar, until crispy, about 7 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before serving.

By dasunrisin

Firecracker Crackers
Appetizer

Firecracker Crackers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk canola oil, crushed red pepper flakes, ranch dressing mix, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Divide crackers evenly into two 1-gallon-sized sealable bags. Pour oil mixture evenly over crackers; seal the bags and flip to allow oil mixture to run over the crackers for 5 minutes; flip again. Repeat the flipping every five minutes to evenly coat the crackers for about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove crackers from the bags and spread onto large platters. Allow to sit, 8 hours to overnight before serving.

By DOEYE

Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Appetizer

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.

By Teressa DeJong Drenth

Air Fryer Maple-Chili Pumpkin Seeds
Appetizer

Air Fryer Maple-Chili Pumpkin Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pumpkin seeds in a bowl. Pour melted butter over the seeds and stir. Add syrup, chili, powder, cumin, and salt. Stir until evenly combined. Place seeds in an even layer in the basket of the air fryer. Work in batches if necessary.
  3. 3 Cook for 30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a paper towel-lined plate and let sit for 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole