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15 Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Bombs That’ll Disappear Instantly

buffalo chicken bombs

Cheesy buffalo chicken bites stuffed with cream cheese, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, and fried or baked to perfection. Perfect for game day or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (plus more for drizzling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for the centers), cut into 16 small cubes (about 1/2-inch)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
  • Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking/air frying)
  • Optional garnish: chopped chives or parsley

Instructions

  1. Mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture, flatten it, place a cream cheese cube in the center, and roll into a ball. Repeat to make 16 bombs.
  3. Set up breading stations: flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with bacon bits.
  4. Roll each bomb in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko mixture.
  5. Fry in oil at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side, bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes, or air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and garnish with chives or parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • Bacon bits add extra crunch.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce for more or less heat.

Nutrition

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