Description
These Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are crunchy on the outside with a spicy, cheesy center, perfect for game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (Cut into cubes)
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon (Crumble before use)
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (Substitute with ground turkey or lean beef if desired)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (Adjust for spice preference)
- 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 for extra crunch)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (For frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, crumbled bacon, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands or a spoon.
- Chill the mozzarella cubes in the fridge for 10 minutes. This helps keep them from melting while you shape the bombs.
- Take about 1.5 tablespoons of the chicken mix. Flatten it in your hand into a small patty.
- Place one mozzarella cube in the center of the patty. Wrap the chicken mix around the cheese and roll into a tight ball. Make sure the cheese is fully covered.
- Repeat until you use all the chicken mix and cheese. Place the balls on a tray.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, breadcrumbs in a third.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Press the crumbs gently so they stick.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to medium-high (about 350°F / 175°C). If you do not have a thermometer, test with a small piece of bread; it should brown in about 30–40 seconds.
- Fry the bombs in small batches for 3–4 minutes, turning so all sides get golden. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for a minute. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Keep the mozzarella cold until you wrap it to prevent melting. Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg