Description
These Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are the perfect game day snack, combining spicy buffalo chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all encased in a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Fried or baked to perfection, these bombs deliver a flavorful and satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (can substitute with ground turkey or lean beef)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce, divided
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Coating Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (panko or regular for extra crunch)
Frying
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Mozzarella: Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes about one inch each and set them aside.
- Wrap with Bacon: Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces. Wrap a piece of bacon completely around each mozzarella cube to fully encase the cheese.
- Make the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble the Bombs: Take a handful of the chicken mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, then carefully encase it fully with the chicken mixture, forming a ball.
- Coat the Bombs: Roll each chicken ball first in plain flour, then dip it into beaten eggs, and finally coat it evenly in breadcrumbs for a crunchy outer layer.
- Cook the Bombs: For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the bombs for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. For baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the bombs for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and crunchy on the outside.
- Serve: Drizzle the remaining buffalo sauce over the cooked bombs and serve them hot, perfect for game day snacking.
Notes
- Refrigerate the assembled bombs before cooking to help maintain their shape and improve crispiness.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy texture in the coating.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or lean beef based on preference.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your spice tolerance.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, bacon, mozzarella, game day snacks, deep-fried appetizers, spicy chicken bombs