Description
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are a savory delight that feature a delicious mixture of ground chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey mozzarella wrapped in a crunchy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Chicken (Consider substituting with ground turkey)
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon (Crumble it well)
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese (Cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (Adjust heat level to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (For frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by cutting the mozzarella into 1-inch cubes and crumble the cooked bacon. Set both aside to make wrapping easier.
- Wrap Cheese: Take a piece of crumbled bacon and ensure it wraps around each mozzarella cube completely.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Form Bombs: Flatten a handful of the chicken mixture in your palm. Place the bacon-wrapped mozzarella in the center and encase it with the chicken, rolling into a ball.
- Coat Bombs: Roll each bomb in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the bombs for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle the remaining buffalo sauce over the bombs and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the heat level of the buffalo sauce according to your preference.
- For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg