Description
These Buffalo Chicken Turkey Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are a flavorful and crispy appetizer featuring juicy ground chicken mixed with spices and buffalo sauce, encasing gooey mozzarella wrapped in turkey bacon. Perfectly coated and fried or baked to golden perfection, they deliver a spicy, cheesy bite that’s ideal for game day or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 225 grams mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 100 grams cooked turkey bacon (crumbled)
Main Mixture
- 450 grams ground chicken
- 120 milliliters buffalo sauce (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Coating
- 100 grams plain flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 100 grams breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
For Cooking
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Wrap each cube of mozzarella cheese with crumbled cooked turkey bacon, ensuring they are well covered to keep the cheese contained during cooking.
- Mix the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
- Form the Bombs: Take a portion of the chicken mixture and flatten it in your hand, then place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center. Carefully mold the chicken around the filling to form a ball, fully encasing the cheese and bacon.
- Coat the Balls: Roll each ball first in plain flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs to create a crispy outer layer.
- Cook the Bombs: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Fry the balls for 5–6 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, place them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Finish with Buffalo Sauce: Once cooked, toss the bombs in the remaining buffalo sauce to coat them evenly before serving for an extra kick of flavor.
Notes
- You can bake the bombs for a healthier alternative to frying.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the bombs from absorbing excess oil.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to taste if you prefer less or more spice.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
