Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Balls Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Balls: If you go for spicy, cheesy, and crispy monsters, then these are for you. I make them whenever I need something unconventional for the game, movie night, or just for a snack everyone can grab before dinner. The contrast of a crunchy exterior to a gooey center and the full flavor of the bacon and buffalo is almost unbeatable. Also, they are deceptively easy to make.

What is Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Ball All About?

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Balls are bite-sized appetizers made with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, mozzarella cheese, and spicy buffalo sauce, all rolled and coated with a crunchy golden crust. They are the ultimate comfort food snack: scintillatingly savory, incredibly cheesy, wickedly spicy, and darn satisfying with every mouthful. Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Balls act as some kind of fusion between buffalo chicken wings that are easy to eat with less mess and cheesy mozzarella sticks.

Ingredients

For the filling

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For coating and frying

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko works best)
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix the shredded chicken, mozzarella, bacon, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and seasoning in a large bowl until fully combined.
2. Mold the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place them on a tray to freeze for approximately 20 minutes, ensuring that they are firm.
3. Prior to frying, have the skillet heated.
4. This suggests getting ready three bowls: one with flour, another with egg, and another with breadcrumbs.
5. Roll the flour-covered cheese balls before rolling them in eggs and then in bread crumbs; just think of giving them a nice coat of flour, egg, and bread crumbs.
6. In a deep pan, heat oil to 350° F (175° C). Fry 2-4 balls at a time for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crisp.
7. Drain them by slightly compressing them on paper towels before serving hot and perhaps with the ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce.

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.
• Then, to reheat and get them nice and crispy again, warm them in the air fryer or oven at 375° F for 5-7 minutes.
• If you want to freeze them before frying, you could store them for up to 2 months. They would then be fried from frozen. Stores perfectly in a freezer for 2 months.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with celery and carrot sticks for the classic buffalo pairing.
• Offer a side of ranch, blue cheese, or extra buffalo sauce for dipping.
• What a remarkable party starter idea! This delicacy makes an excellent snack for some good-time cricket mania and surely a great side, with burgers.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Not really feeling the frying part? You could bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes to achieve that incredible golden-brown treat.
• Want something with a bit more heat? All you need to do is spoon in some diced jalapeños or more hot sauce, and it’ll do the trick for you.
• Make it lighter by using ground chicken breast and baking instead of frying.

FAQs

1. Is the spiciness of Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Balls too much?

They are mildly spicy from the buffalo sauce, and you can increase or decrease the heat from there.

2. Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes! Rotisserie chicken works great, and it makes this dish even quicker to make.

3. What can you use as a substitute for cheese?

If you have no mozzarella, well, cheddar and pepper jack would be great, or even Monterey Jack, as substitutes.

4. Are they gluten-free?

Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make them completely gluten-free.

Try It!

These Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Balls are the kind of snack that disappears fast. They’re crunchy, cheesy, spicy, and jam-packed with flavor. You’ll barely have time to get them ready once, and they’ll become a go-to for any occasion, from parties to family nights or just for something fun to munch on at home when healthy isn’t so much on your mind. Try them; you can thank yourself later!