Description
Crispy and flavorful bites filled with buffalo chicken, smoky bacon, and melted mozzarella, perfect for game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (Cut into cubes)
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon (Crumble before use)
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or Regular)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (For frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by combining ground chicken, crumbled bacon, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Form the bombs by flattening a portion of the filling in your hand, placing a cheese cube in the center, and wrapping the chicken mixture around it.
- Set up a dipping station with shallow bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Coat each bomb by rolling in flour, dipping in eggs, and then coating with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the bombs in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Make ahead by forming bombs and refrigerating for up to a day. Can be air-fried or baked for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg