I tried 6 frozen appetizers from Trader Joe's and the hot wings were restaurant quality

The box cost $3.49 at the New York Trader Joe's I went to.

I simply popped them on a plate, stuck them in the microwave, and allowed the magic to happen. Out of all the frozen appetizers I tried, these were by far the quickest to make.

There was also no visible cheese to be found, despite being advertised as Philly cheesesteak-flavored. Overall, if I had only a few minutes for a quick and filling snack, these bao buns may fit the bill.

However, if I was looking to impress guests at a party or game day, I'd leave these in the freezer.

The relatively large bag cost $3.99 at the Trader Joe's I visited.

However, when I pulled them out of the oven, I worried I had overcooked them.

The breading looked fully cooked without being burned, but I was confused about how this happened.

The sticks were crunchy and the cheese tasted slightly tangy, as good mozzarella should.

However, I couldn't get over the fact that I missed out on the signature "cheese pull" commonly found with mozzarella sticks.

Though tasty, the cheese was too solid for my liking and I wished that the mozzarella sticks had cooked correctly.

One package, which contains 10 mac and cheese bites, was $3.99.

However, when I pulled them out around the 10-minute mark, they appeared to be fully cooked.

My oven can get very hot, so that could have been the reason for the overcooked mozzarella sticks and these mac and cheese bites being done earlier than expected.

I was interested to see how these fried, cheesy appetizers would taste.

The mac and cheese tasted rich and cheddary. The bites had a good amount of salt without being overpowered by it.

However, I could have used a little more flavor and will be dipping these in marinara sauce next time around.

A bag cost $2.99 at my Trader Joe's, which I think is a pretty good deal considering how many you get.

I then lightly steamed them by following the directions on the back of the package. Within five or six minutes, my dumplings were crispy and ready to eat.

They looked the same as many dumplings I've received via take-out.

The texture bordered on perfect, and each bite was satisfying and flavorful. These gyoza dumplings are something I plan to always have in my freezer as a quick meal or appetizer.

One box of the crispy seafood hors d'oeuvres costs $6.99, which is slightly more than other Trader Joe's frozen items I've tried.

The coating came out perfectly crisp and golden brown. I could smell the salmon as I plopped each one onto my plate and prepared the sauce.

It coated each bite perfectly.

The sauce was spicy but manageable, and incredibly rich. It tasted slightly of sesame.

The salmon tasted moist and fresh, despite coming out of the freezer, and the crunchy rice coating wasn't chewy at all. These were truly delicious and worth the extra few dollars.

A bag of nine wings cost $5.99 at the Trader Joe's I went to.

As a lover of buffalo chicken and spicy wings, I didn't have high hopes for these frozen ones. However, I was proven so wrong.

As the oil from the wings popped in the pan, I was shocked to see that the skin on each wing appeared perfectly crispy and fried.

The wings were well-sized and evenly cooked.

Each bag comes with bone-in flats and drumsticks.

Biting in, I was completely blown away.

The meat was tender and unbelievably juicy. I wish I was exaggerating when I say these tasted on par with some restaurant wings I've had in the past or, frankly, even better.

By the time I was done eating, my fingers were coated in the wings' flavorful sauce — and I couldn't have been happier.

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