Description

These Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo flavor. Ground chicken meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella cubes wrapped in smoky bacon, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, and fried to golden perfection make for an irresistible appetizer or snack. Perfect for game day or party serving, served with extra buffalo sauce for a fiery kick.

Ingredients

Scale

Mozzarella Centers

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
60 millilitres buffalo sauce (half of total)

Coating

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

For Frying and Finishing

Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
60 millilitres buffalo sauce (remaining half for drizzling)

Instructions

Prepare Mozzarella Centers: Slice mozzarella cheese into bite-sized cubes. Gently wrap each cube with crumbled cooked bacon. Set these prepared pieces aside for stuffing.
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 to evenly incorporate all the spices and sauce into the meat.
Shape Filled Chicken Bombs: Take a portion of the seasoned chicken mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, then carefully encase the filling by molding the chicken around it, making sure each ball is fully sealed and round.
Dredge for Coating: Roll each chicken ball first in plain flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs. This triple coating ensures a crispy, crunchy exterior when cooked.
Cook Chicken Mozzarella Bombs: Heat oil to 175°C (347°F) in a deep frying pan. Fry the coated chicken balls for 5 to 6 minutes, turning as needed, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, you can bake them on a greased tray at 200°C (392°F) for 18 to 20 minutes until crisp and cooked internally.
Finish and Serve: Once cooked, immediately drizzle or toss the hot chicken bombs in the remaining buffalo sauce to coat them with spicy goodness. Garnish with extra bacon crumbles if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, gooey mozzarella bombs.

Notes

Ensure chicken balls are sealed tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier version.
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch if desired.
Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control spice level.
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, mozzarella bombs, bacon, appetizer, spicy chicken balls, buffalo sauce, finger food