Football Season is Back: Healthy Game-Day Recipes with AMC

Let’s be honest — football season isn’t just about the thrill of the game. It’s also about tailgating (or relaxing on your couch) with friends and, most importantly, food. But indulging in game-day snacks doesn’t have to come at the expense of nutrition.

With AMC, you can enjoy all your favorite game-day foods with a healthier twist. Our cookware is designed to help you cook smarter (not harder), ensuring your game-day meals are as delicious as they are nutritious. With our healthy recipes, we’ll help make your spread the MVP of any party.

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AbyAMC's stainless steel cooking system is designed to make cooking easier, healthier, and more enjoyable. With features like real-time temperature control via Visiotherm, audio-guided cooking through Audiotherm, and the Cook & Go App integration, you can cook with confidence and precision. Whether you're roasting, frying, or simmering, AbyAMC ensures your meals retain their nutrients and flavors, making your Football season recipes spread both satisfying and nourishing.

Health(ier) Football Season Recipes

Here are some crowd-pleasing recipes that are perfect for game day:

Buffalo Chicken Wings

You’ll need: AbyAMC Frying Pan & AbyAMC Sauce Pan

Serves: 6

Golden, crispy wings are a game-day favorite. AbyAMC’s precise heat control keeps oil steady, so every batch fries perfectly and serves the whole team.

Ingredients

Wings

• 3 lbs chicken wings
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 cups frying oil (e.g. peanut oil)

Hot Sauce

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup Frank’s Louisiana Hot Sauce
• 1 tbsp Tabasco (or other hot sauce, optional)
• 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. For the hot sauce: melt butter in a pot over low heat. Whisk in hot sauce(s), brown sugar, and vinegar. Once combined, remove from heat and set aside in a bowl.
3. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with paper towels (to keep fried wings warm).
4. Mix together the dry ingredients, pour over wings, and toss to coat evenly.
5. Add frying oil to the pan. Turn to high heat until the temperature indicator reaches the roasting zone, reduce to medium heat, and add half of the chicken wings. Deep-fry until golden brown and crisp (about 10 minutes), flipping halfway through.
6. Place fried wings onto a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken wings.
7. Pour the sauce mixture into a large bowl, add the fried wings, and toss until evenly coated.
8. Serve with blue cheese dressing and carrot and celery sticks.

Chili 

You’ll need: AbyAMC Rondeau Pot and EasyQuick

Serves: 4

A steaming pot of chili is a game-day classic. AbyAMC is ideal for simmering a hearty chili that serves the whole team. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 ½ garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 tsp ground hot paprika powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¾ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp salt and ground pepper
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 cup beef broth
• ½ cup beer
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Turn to high heat until the temperature indicator reaches the roasting zone. Reduce to low heat and add ground meat in batches. Sear while stirring until it crumbles.
2. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Sauté while stirring. Add all spices, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add beans, broth, beer, and tomato sauce. Mix well. Close with EasyQuick using the 9.5” gasket.
4. Turn to high heat until the temperature indicator reaches the steaming zone. Reduce to low heat and steam for 15 minutes in this zone.
5. Remove EasyQuick once the steaming is finished. Stir the chili well and season to taste.
6. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.

Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Salsa

You’ll need: AbyAMC Frying Pan 

Serves: 6

Shrimp tacos bring a fresh twist to game day. With AbyAMC’s even heat, you can perfectly sear shrimp in minutes for a crowd-pleasing spread.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs fresh raw small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp Cajun spice mix
• ¼ cup small diced tart apple (e.g. Granny Smith)
• ¼ cup small diced mango
• ¼ cup small diced red bell pepper
• ¼ cup small diced red onion
• ¼ cup canned sweet corn kernels
• ¼ cup small diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra leaves to garnish
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp raw cane sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 6 corn tortillas, warmed
• 2 avocados, peeled and sliced

Instructions

1. Season shrimp with Cajun spice mixture.
2. Turn to high heat until the temperature indicator reaches the roasting zone, reduce to low heat and add shrimp. Close with the lid and sear until the turning point is reached. Flip shrimp, turn off heat, and let rest for approx. 4 minutes.
3. Combine all remaining ingredients with lime juice.
4. Serve warm tortillas with shrimp, salsa, and avocado slices. Garnish with cilantro.

Pro Tip: Mango can be replaced with fresh peaches.

Cook smart, eat well, and enjoy the game, because great food makes the touchdowns taste even better.

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