Description

These Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are crispy, cheesy, and perfectly spiced bites that combine ground chicken, smoky bacon, and gooey mozzarella, all coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Ideal as a game day snack or appetizer, they can be fried or baked for a deliciously indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese and Bacon

225 grams mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
100 grams cooked bacon, crumbled

Chicken Mixture

450 grams ground chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
120 millilitres buffalo sauce, divided (60 ml for mixing, 60 ml for tossing)

Coating

100 grams plain flour
2 large eggs, beaten
100 grams breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

Cooking

Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying

Instructions

Prepare Mozzarella Centers: Slice mozzarella cheese into bite-sized cubes and gently wrap each cube with crumbled cooked bacon. Set the prepared bacon-wrapped mozzarella pieces aside for later use.
Season Ground Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half (60 ml) of the buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly until all seasonings and sauce are evenly incorporated.
Shape Filled Chicken Bombs: Take a portion of the seasoned chicken mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, then carefully encase the filling with the chicken, sealing it into a smooth, round ball to ensure no filling is exposed.
Dredge for Coating: Prepare three separate bowls for the coating: one with plain flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Roll each chicken ball first in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
Cook Chicken Mozzarella Bombs: Heat vegetable or canola oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F). Fry the coated chicken balls for 5–6 minutes, turning as needed to achieve a golden brown, crispy exterior and ensure they are cooked through. Alternatively, for a baked option, place the balls on a greased baking tray and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes until crisp and cooked thoroughly.
Finish and Serve: Once cooked, immediately toss or drizzle the hot chicken bombs with the remaining 60 ml of buffalo sauce. Garnish with additional bacon crumbles if desired. Serve warm as a spicy, cheesy appetizer or snack.

Notes

You can use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch or regular breadcrumbs according to preference.
Make sure the chicken balls are fully sealed to prevent the mozzarella from leaking during cooking.
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level to your liking.
Using a thermometer to monitor oil temperature helps achieve perfectly cooked and crispy results.
For a healthier alternative, baking is recommended over frying.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (frying) or 20 minutes (baking)
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, mozzarella bombs, bacon chicken bites, spicy appetizer, fried chicken balls, game day snack