Name: Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled; 1 lb Ground Chicken (substitute with ground turkey or lean beef if desired); 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce, adjust for spice preference; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Plain Flour; 2 large Eggs, beaten; 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or Regular for extra crunch); 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil

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Introduction

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are the perfect indulgent snack for game day or any casual gathering. These crispy, cheesy bites combine spicy buffalo flavor with savory bacon and tender chicken for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Four crispy golden brown fried balls on a white plate with a white marbled background, each ball covered in crunchy breadcrumbs and small pieces of reddish-brown bacon bits, with one ball cut open showing soft white cream cheese and melted orange cheese inside, with orange sauce dripping out onto the plate and small chopped green herbs scattered around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, cut into cubes
6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled
1 lb Ground Chicken (can substitute with ground turkey or lean beef)
1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (adjust to spice preference)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Plain Flour
2 large Eggs, beaten
1 cup Breadcrumbs (panko or regular for extra crunch)
2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (for frying)

Instructions

Step 1: Cut mozzarella into 1-inch cubes and set aside. Crumble cooked bacon and wrap a piece completely around each mozzarella cube.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce. Mix well.
Step 3: Flatten a handful of the chicken mixture in your palm. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center and encase it fully with the chicken mixture, shaping it into a ball.
Step 4: Roll each chicken ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
Step 5: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying or preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Fry bombs for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy or bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
Step 6: Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over cooked bombs and serve immediately while hot and melty.

Tips & Variations

Refrigerate the assembled bombs before cooking to help them hold their shape and become crispier.
Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy coating.
Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or lean beef depending on your preference.
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to make the bombs milder or spicier.

Storage

Store any leftover cooked bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving to keep the coating crunchy.

How to Serve

Four round, golden-brown crispy balls sit on a white plate with a white marbled surface, two whole balls in the back and two split open in the front. The exterior is rough and crunchy with pieces of reddish-brown bacon embedded in the crumb coating. Inside, there is a creamy white layer that looks soft and gooey, with an orange sauce oozing out and dropping onto the plate. Small green herb pieces are scattered on the plate and on the balls, adding a touch of color contrast. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I bake these instead of frying?

Yes, you can bake the bombs at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through, which is a healthier alternative to frying.

How do I prevent the cheese from leaking out?

Wrapping each mozzarella cube tightly with bacon and sealing it well with the chicken mixture helps contain the cheese. Also, chilling the bombs before cooking will reduce leakage.