Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs (Print Version)
Crispy chicken rounds filled with gooey mozzarella and smoky bacon, finished in spicy buffalo sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Mozzarella Filling
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
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1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
→ Chicken Mixture
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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0.5 cup buffalo sauce
→ Breading
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup breadcrumbs
→ For Frying and Serving
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Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
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0.5 cup buffalo sauce, for tossing or drizzling
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Additional bacon bits, optional, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Cut mozzarella into cubes. Wrap each cube with crumbled cooked bacon and set aside.
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In a bowl, thoroughly combine ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and 0.5 cup buffalo sauce until evenly seasoned.
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Take a small portion of seasoned chicken mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, then enclose and seal the chicken entirely around the filling, forming a tight ball.
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Roll each chicken ball in flour to coat. Dip in beaten eggs, then evenly coat with breadcrumbs.
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For frying: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry each ball for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F, arrange on a greased baking sheet, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
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Toss or drizzle cooked balls with the remaining buffalo sauce. Garnish with extra bacon bits if desired and serve hot.
# Notes:
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For best melting, use low-moisture mozzarella and ensure the cheese is completely encased in chicken to prevent leaks during cooking.