Description
Golden, crispy Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs filled with savory ground chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey 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
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, meld the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and buffalo sauce. Fold in the crispy bacon and mozzarella cubes until evenly combined.
- Shape the Bombs: Grab a handful of the chicken mixture (approximately two tablespoons) and form it into a ball, enclosing a mozzarella cube in the center.
- Coat the Bombs: Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Roll each bomb first in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat them in breadcrumbs.
- Rest the Bombs: Place the coated bombs on your lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable or canola oil over medium-high heat, ensuring it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry to Perfection: Add a few bombs at a time and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the bombs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce on the side.
Notes
Consider using an air fryer for a lighter option. Assemble the bombs a day in advance and refrigerate them before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg