Get ready to dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests with this incredible This platter brings together three crowd-pleasing favorites: juicy mini beef sliders, sticky sweet and savory BBQ chicken wings, and crispy fries smothered in a rich cheese sauce and halal beef bacon bits. It's the perfect feast for gatherings, game nights, or any time you crave a variety of irresistible flavors!
📜 Ingredients
For the Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings:
1.5 kg (about 3.3 lbs) Halal chicken wings, wingettes, and drumettes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup halal BBQ sauce (ensure no alcohol or non-halal ingredients)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
For the Juicy Beef Sliders:
500g (about 1.1 lbs) Halal ground beef (80/20 fat ratio recommended)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 slider buns
12 slices cheddar cheese
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking patties)
Optional garnish: fresh parsley or chives, chopped
For the Loaded Cheesy Fries:
900g (about 2 lbs) Frozen french fries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
50g (about 1.7 oz) Halal beef bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
Optional garnish: fresh parsley or chives, chopped
📝 Instructions
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken Wings: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a large bowl, toss the halal chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Make the BBQ Glaze: While wings bake, in a saucepan, combine the halal BBQ sauce and honey (or maple syrup). Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Glaze the Wings: Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a clean large bowl. Pour the prepared BBQ glaze over the wings and toss until every wing is beautifully coated. Return the glazed wings to the baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Cook the French Fries: While the wings finish, prepare the fries according to package directions, usually baking in the oven alongside the wings or deep-frying until golden and crispy. Drain well and lightly salt.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Loaded Cheesy Fries: Arrange the hot fries on one side of your serving platter. Drizzle generously with the warm cheese sauce. Sprinkle the crispy halal beef bacon bits and chopped parsley/chives over the top.
- Prepare the Beef Sliders: In a bowl, gently mix the halal ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix. Form into 12 small patties, slightly wider than your slider buns as they will shrink.
- Cook the Sliders: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-well, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
- Assemble the Sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a thin slice of red onion and the top bun. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives.
- Final Platter Assembly: Arrange the sticky BBQ chicken wings, loaded cheesy fries, and juicy beef sliders appealingly on your large serving platter. Serve immediately and watch them disappear!
💡 Chef's Tips
- Prep Ahead: You can cook the chicken wings and beef patties a few hours in advance. Reheat them gently in the oven before assembling the platter. The cheese sauce can also be made ahead and gently reheated on the stove with a splash of milk if it's too thick.
- Customize the Heat: For the BBQ wings, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite halal hot sauce to the BBQ glaze for an extra kick!
