Fried Meat Fingers Stuffed 3 Different Ways

Appetizers are an essential part of any successful party, but keeping things bite-sized and original isn't always easy. All of the party snack classics out there like deviled eggs, spinach and artichoke dip, and pigs in a blanket are such delicious staples, it's hard to move past them and try out more creative dishes. That's why we've come up with a brand new appetizer idea that's destined to become the next party classic! These 3 recipes for stuffed and fried steak, pork, and chicken fingers served on a stick are the ultimate in finger food!

Yield: 1 per recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes per meat finger
Cooking Time: 10 minutes per meat finger
Difficulty Level: Moderate

Beer Batter For Frying:

You'll Need:

  • 5⅔ cups flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 1⅓ cups beer
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup water

Here's How:

Whisk together the flour, eggs, beer, vegetable oil, salt, and water until a smooth batter forms, then let the batter rest for 30 minutes. Divide the batter into 3 bowls, 1 for the each different meat finger.

1. Curry Chicken Finger

You'll Need:

  • 4 oz chicken breast
  • 4 mango slices
  • 1 red chili pepper, sliced
  • 3 cilantro sprigs
  • salt & pepper
  • flour
  • garam masala + turmeric for the batter

Here's How:

1.1 Place the chicken breast between 2 layers of plastic wrap and beat with a meat tenderizer. Remove the upper layer of plastic wrap, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, and insert a wooden skewer into the left side of the meat.

1.2 Place the mango slices, thinly sliced chili pepper, and sprigs of cilantro on the chicken breast and roll it up snugly around the wooden skewer. Wrap the stuffed chicken breast several times over in plastic wrap and freeze for 1½ hours.

1.3 Heat a pot filled with cooking oil to 300°F. Add 2 teaspoons of garam masala and 1 teaspoon of turmeric to one of the bowls of beer batter and mix thoroughly. Take the stuffed chicken skewer out of the freezer, coat it in flour, and dredge it in seasoned beer batter. Fry the curry chicken finger in hot cooking oil for 6–7 minutes until golden brown.

2. Italian Pork Finger

You'll Need:

  • 4 oz pork chop
  • 2 tbsp pizza sauce
  • shredded mozzarella
  • pepperoni slices
  • salt & pepper
  • flour
  • Italian seasoning + grated parmesan for the batter

Here's How:

2.1 Place the pork chop between 2 layers of plastic wrap and beat with a meat tenderizer. Remove the upper layer of plastic wrap, season the pork chop with salt & pepper, and insert a wooden skewer into the left side of the meat.

2.2 Spread pizza sauce over the pork chop, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the pizza sauce, top with some pepperoni slices, and roll everything up snugly around the wooden skewer. Wrap the stuffed pork chop several times over in plastic wrap and freeze for 1½ hours.

2.3 Heat a pot filled with cooking oil to 300°F. Add 2 teaspoons of grated parmesan and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning to 1 of the bowls of beer batter and mix thoroughly. Take the stuffed pork chop skewer out of the freezer, coat it in flour, and dredge it in seasoned beer batter. Fry the Italian pork finger in hot cooking oil for 6–7 minutes until golden brown.

3. Philly Cheesesteak Finger

You'll Need:

  • 4 oz steak
  • 2 provolone slices
  • ¼ green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp crispy fried onions
  • salt & pepper
  • flour
  • onion powder + paprika for the batter

Here's How:

3.1 Place the steak between 2 layers of plastic wrap and beat with a meat tenderizer. Remove the upper layer of plastic wrap, season the steak with salt & pepper, and insert a wooden skewer into the left side of the meat.

3.2 Place the provolone slices, bell pepper strips, and crispy fried onions on the steak, then roll it up snugly around the wooden skewer. Wrap the stuffed steak several times over in plastic wrap and freeze for 1½ hours.

3.3 Heat a pot filled with cooking oil to 300°F. Add 2 teaspoons of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika to one of the bowls of beer batter and stir thoroughly. Take the stuffed steak skewer out of the freezer, coat it flour, and dredge it in seasoned beer batter. Fry the Philly cheesesteak finger at 300°F for 6–7 minutes until golden brown.

3.4 To serve, pair each fried meat finger with a dipping sauce that compliments its flavor profile.

These stuffed, fried meat fingers are sure to be the life of any party, whether you're throwing it yourself or just in charge of the appetizers. Or even if you just want to make yourself a tasty appetizer at home! They're fun, they're creative, and most importantly, they're delicious!

Get the recipe for the Fried Chicken Donuts featured in the bonus video.

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