Firecrackers are a popular, handheld dish consisting of a crispy wonton or egg roll wrapper that is stuffed with a variety of fillings, often including cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and sausage. They are a versatile dish that can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, and air frying. This article collects tips and tricks from across the web to help you create the tastiest, crispiest firecrackers that will keep your friends and family coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie in the kitchen, this article has something for everyone, so get ready to explore the world of firecracker cooking and discover the perfect recipe for your next party or gathering.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BARB'S FIRECRACKERS
I needed something to bring to my niece's 4th of July party. I wanted something portable, simple to make, and of course really tasty! I love Mexican food so this recipe in inspired from south of the border, yet created in New England. You can adjust the heat on the recipe by using a hotter or milder taco seasoning.
Provided by Prairierose31
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h20m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir refried beans and taco seasoning mix together in a bowl. Place soft cream cheese in a separate bowl and stir until the cream cheese is workable; thoroughly mix in the prepared guacamole.
- Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spread with 1/2 cup of bean mixture in a smooth, even layer; top with 1/2 cup of guacamole mix in a layer. Roll up the tortilla into a log and moisten the far edge with a little water to seal. Wrap rolled tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour to overnight.
- To serve, unwrap the rolls and trim off the uneven edges of each roll; cut into 1-inch pieces. Place a piece into each cupcake paper and insert a red pepper strip into the end for a wick. Sprinkle appetizers with chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 184.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
STUFFED JALAPENO FIRECRACKERS
This recipe came about after years of competition with family and friends over the perfect stuffed jalapeno. Bring your tissues because these are HOT! Goes well with Summer Beer I from this site.
Provided by templina71
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Fill the jalapeno peppers with cream cheese. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning on top, then wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped jalapeno peppers in a single layer, face down on a broiler rack.
- Broil in the preheated oven until the bacon becomes crisp, 8 to 15 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 420.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CHINESE FIRECRACKERS
This is from Betty Crocker's Low-fat Cooking. I made it for a class once & it turned great, so I thought I would share...
Provided by nsomniak6
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h12m
Yield 14 firecrakers, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook turkey, cabbage, carrot and onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in chili paste.
- Mix wine and cornstarch; stir into turkey mixture.
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Heat oven to 375 degreesF.
- Cut stack of phyllo sheets crosswise in half. Cover with waxed paper, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
- Place 1 half-sheet of phyllo on flat surface. Brush with small amount of oil. Top with second half-sheet of phyllo.
- Place about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture on short end of phyllo; shape mixture into about 4-inch log.
- Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture.
- Twist phyllo 1 inch from each end to make firecracker shape.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture.
- Brush firecrackers with remaining oil.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.
CHINESE FIRECRACKERS
These appetizers are an explosion of flavor with turkey, crisp veggies, and the zing of chili paste.
Provided by Becky
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 55m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey in the skillet until no longer pink; add the cabbage, carrots, and green onions and cook together until the vegetables are all slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the chile paste through the vegetable mixture.
- Whisk the cornstarch into the white wine in a small bowl; add to the mixture in the skillet and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid in the skillet is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Place one half sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface, brush with a small amount of the vegetable oil, and top with a second sheet of phyllo. Place about 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture on the short end of phyllo; shape mixture into about a four-inch log. Roll phyllo and turkey mixture. Twist the log about 1 inch from each end to make a firecracker shape; place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and mixture until all are used. Lightly brush the firecrackers with vegetable oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the phyllo dough is crisp and golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Serve with the sweet and sour sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 164.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CAROLINE'S FIRECRACKERS
An unlikely mix but one that will knock your socks off.
Provided by Caroline
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Melt the almond bark in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cheese-flavored snacks into the melted almond bark until fully incorporated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Allow to cool completely.
- Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 160.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
FIRECRACKERS
A yummy pop em in your mouth treat. Or use in soup or salad as croutons!
Provided by Catherine Rollins
Categories Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Pour crackers into a gallon zip lock or container with a lid. Mix oil, pepper flakes and dressing together and pour over crackers.
- 2. Mix oil, pepper flakes and dressing together and pour over crackers.
- 3. Zip bag or place cover over container and toss/turn until crackers are coated. Turn crackers every 15 minutes or so until oil has been absorbed.
- 4. Add more ranch dressing or red pepper flakes to your recipe to up the taste to your liking.
SALAMI FIRECRACKERS
A spicy salami, horseradish and cream cheese finger food appetizer guaranteed to please fans of these flavors. Easy to make, and a great alternative for those who get tired of chips and salsa or veggies and dip, as long as you're not feeling too health conscious. Stores well in the freezer. Thanks to my friend Candy for this recipe -- I think of her and of her wonderful hostessing skills whenever I make them.
Provided by MarieL
Categories Spicy
Time 20m
Yield 20-28 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all filling ingredients well.
- Spread a thin layer of filling on each slice of salami, then roll the slice into a tube.
- Stack in layers, with wax paper between layers, and refrigerate. The flavors are best after several hours of refrigeration.
CHINESE FIRECRACKERS
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet. Cook ground turkey, cabbage, carrot and green onions in oil over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chili paste. Mix wine and cornstarch stir into turkey mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Heat oven to 375°. Cut phyllo leaves crosswise in half. Cover with damp towel to keep them from drying out while you work. Place 1 piece phyllo on flat surface. Brush with small amount of oil. Top with second piece phyllo. Place about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture on short end of phyllo shape into about 4-inch log. Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture. Twist phyllo 1 inch from each end to form firecracker shape. Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture. Brush firecrackers with remaining oil. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 18 to 22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown. Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce. 1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 30) Fat 3g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 210mg Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 7g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
ZESTY SALTINES (FIRECRACKERS)
This is a recipe that everyone always asks me for any time I make them for gatherings, especially parties. They are great with spinach dip or a block of cream cheese with raspberry chipotle spread on top. Very Addictive! Yummy!
Provided by Diana Hardin
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Mix the small envelope of dressing mix, canola oil, and pepper flakes. Set aside.
- 2. Using an extra large container with a lid, (large enough to hold four sleeves of saltines), spread two of the sleeves of saltines into container.
- 3. Distribute half of the mix from Step 1 on the crackers.
- 4. Close container and turn upside down. After a couple of minutes, turn over, open container and add the other two sleeves of saltines. Pour the remainder of the mix over the saltines. Cover the container, shake gently. (Very gentle)
- 5. Every 15 minutes, turn the container over. (This will allow all crackers to be covered completely with ingredients. Turn it three times.
- 6. Enjoy, you will love them! Very addictive!
PEPPERONCINI FIRECRACKERS
My youngest daughter and I enjoy time in the kitchen together making these attractive appetizers. The "firecrackers" burst with chicken, cheese and pepperoncinis.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove 24 pepperoncini from jar; remove and discard stems and seeds. Drain peppers on paper towels. Stuff each with a piece of chicken and a cheese strip (cheese may need to be cut to fit in some peppers)., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface (keep remaining dough covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out). Spritz dough with butter-flavored spray. Repeat three times; stack sprayed phyllo dough. Cut stacks into four pieces, about 6-1/2 in. x 4-1/4 in. each., Center one stuffed pepper on one long side of each phyllo stack; roll up and twist the ends to seal. Repeat with remaining peppers and dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Drizzle butter over center of firecrackers. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Tie ends with chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 2073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right firecrackers: Not all firecrackers are created equal. Some are too spicy, while others are not spicy enough. Choose firecrackers that are medium in spiciness so that everyone can enjoy them.
- Soak the firecrackers in water: This will help to soften them and make them easier to eat.
- Use a variety of toppings: There are many different toppings that you can use on firecrackers, such as cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
- Serve the firecrackers immediately: Firecrackers are best served immediately after they are made. This will ensure that they are crispy and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Firecrackers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With a little creativity, you can create firecrackers that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give firecrackers a try!
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