Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs
Crispy bites filled with juicy ground chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, gooey mozzarella, and crunchy bacon, perfect for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Chicken Substitute with ground turkey or lean beef if desired.
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust for spice preference.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon Crumble before use.
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Cut into cubes.
Breading and Frying Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs Beaten.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko or Regular for extra crunch.
- 2 cup Vegetable Oil For frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and crumble the cooked bacon.
Mixing the Filling
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and the crumbled bacon.
Shaping the Bombs
- Take a spoonful of the mixture and place a cube of mozzarella in the center.
- Shape the mixture around the cheese to form a ball.
Breading
- Set up three bowls – one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip it in the eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Frying
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the bombs to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
Serving
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm on a colorful platter with dipping sauces.
Notes
Great served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Can be customized with additional ingredients like chopped green onions or jalapeños.