Description
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls are packed with shredded chicken, melty cheddar, and bold buffalo sauce. Perfect for parties, game days, or a fun appetizer that always disappears fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill pan about 2 inches deep)
Instructions
- If baking, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet. If frying, heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
- Place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Roll the chicken mixture into 1 inch balls.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and heated through, or bake for 18 to 20 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Remove and let rest briefly on paper towels if fried to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes before shaping to make rolling easier.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain oil temperature.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken cheese balls, spicy chicken appetizer, party cheese balls, game day snack, crispy chicken bites