Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs for Game Day Bliss Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are the ultimate game day appetizer, featuring juicy ground chicken seasoned with spicy buffalo sauce, wrapped around crispy bacon and gooey mozzarella cheese. Crisply breaded and fried to golden perfection, they deliver a fiery, cheesy explosion in every bite, perfect for sharing with friends and family while enjoying the big game.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 (can substitute ground turkey or lean beef)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (adjust to spice preference)
Breading and Frying
- 1 cup Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (for frying)
- Remaining 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Mozzarella Cubes: Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes, approximately one inch each, and set aside for later use.
- Wrap Mozzarella with Bacon: Crumble the cooked bacon into small bits. Take one cube of mozzarella and wrap it completely with a piece of bacon, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
- Mix Ground Chicken and Seasonings: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half (1/2 cup) of the buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Chicken Bombs: Flatten a handful of the chicken mixture in the palm of your hand. Place one bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center and encase it fully with the chicken mixture, rolling it into a tight ball shape.
- Bread the Chicken Bombs: Roll each chicken bomb first in plain flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs to ensure a crunchy exterior once cooked.
- Cook the Bombs: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C) for frying. Fry the chicken bombs for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the bombs for 18-20 minutes until crispy and cooked.
- Serve and Garnish: Drizzle the remaining buffalo sauce over the hot cooked bombs and serve immediately for a spicy, cheesy appetizer perfect for game day.
Notes
- For a leaner alternative, substitute ground turkey or lean beef instead of ground chicken.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to your preferred spice level; more sauce for extra heat, less for milder flavor.
- Ensure oil temperature is consistent at 350°F when frying for crispy, evenly cooked bombs.
- If baking, turning the bombs halfway through cooking will promote even browning.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness in the coating.
- These bombs are best served hot to enjoy the melted mozzarella inside.
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