Description
These Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy, crispy snack perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Made with shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, these sticks are breaded and fried to golden perfection. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauces for a deliciously satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups shredded chicken (store-bought rotisserie or freshly cooked and shredded)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to preferred spice level)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (fresh or low-moisture, shredded)
Breading Station
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (seasoned if desired)
Frying
- 2 cups cooking oil (high smoke point oils like vegetable or canola)
Serving
- 1/2 cup dipping sauces (blue cheese or ranch recommended)
Instructions
- Mix Chicken and Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the mixture is evenly coated and the cheese is well incorporated.
- Shape and Freeze: Scoop portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into 3-inch sticks. Place the shaped sticks on a lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Sticks: Remove frozen sticks from freezer. Dip each stick first into flour, then into beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat Oil: Pour cooking oil into a large frying pan, enough to cover the bottom, and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the Sticks: Carefully add the breaded sticks into the hot oil in batches. Fry each batch for 2 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer the fried sticks onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil before serving.
- Serve: Serve the Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks warm with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauces for a spicy, cheesy snack experience.
Notes
- Enjoy these Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks immediately for the best flavor and crispy texture.
- Freeze the shaped sticks before breading to help them hold together during frying.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, crunchier coating.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control spice levels.
- Try different dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or even a cooling cucumber dip.
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Sticks, Mozzarella Sticks, Spicy Chicken Snacks, Fried Chicken Appetizer, Game Day Recipes