Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs for Game Day Bliss Recipe
Deliciously crispy Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs that are perfect for game day or any casual gathering. These bite-sized treats feature juicy ground chicken seasoned with buffalo sauce and spices, wrapped around a gooey mozzarella cube with crispy bacon, breaded and fried to golden perfection. Serve them hot with extra buffalo sauce for an irresistible spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (frying) or 20 minutes (baking)
- Total Time: 25 to 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Bacon
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (or substitute ground turkey or lean beef)
- 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
Breading
- 1 cup Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
Frying
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Mozzarella: Cut mozzarella cheese into small cubes approximately one inch each and set aside for filling.
- Wrap Cheese with Bacon: Crumble the cooked bacon into smaller pieces and completely wrap each mozzarella cube with a piece of bacon to create a bacon-covered cheese center.
- Mix Chicken and Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Form Bombs: Flatten a handful of the chicken mixture in your palm, place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, and carefully encase the chicken around the cheese to form a firm ball.
- Bread the Bombs: Coat each chicken ball by rolling it in flour, then dipping into the beaten eggs, and finally coating thoroughly with breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Cook Bombs: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the bombs for 5-6 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the bombs for 18-20 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over the cooked bombs and serve hot for maximum flavor and spice.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or lean ground beef according to preference.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity depending on desired spice level.
- For a healthier version, opt for baking instead of frying.
- Ensure oil is at the correct temperature before frying to avoid greasy or undercooked bombs.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, bacon, mozzarella, appetizers, game day snacks, crispy chicken balls, buffalo sauce, fried snacks
