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Buffalo Chicken Bacon Bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Bombs: Game Day's Ultimate Flavor Hit

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Bombs are savory bites of crispy bacon, ground chicken, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for game day or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground turkey or lean beef
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Wrapping
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon crumbled
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko or Regular
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buffalo Chicken Bacon Bombs
  1. Cut mozzarella cheese into 1-inch cubes and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
  2. Crumble cooked bacon into small pieces and wrap each mozzarella cube completely with bacon.
  3. Mix ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half the buffalo sauce in a bowl.
  4. Flatten a handful of chicken mixture, place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, and roll into a ball.
  5. Coat each bomb in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil in skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry bombs for 5–6 minutes or bake on a lined sheet for 18–20 minutes.
  7. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over cooked bombs and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill assembled bombs before cooking for better shape. Use panko for extra crunch and consider baking for a healthier option.

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