Description
Buffalo Chicken Bites are the ultimate spicy, cheesy, and crispy appetizer made with shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and gooey cheese. Baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you’re craving bold flavor without the mess of frying. Quick, easy, and oven-baked—Buffalo Chicken Bites are your new favorite go-to spicy snack!
Ingredients
Cooked and shredded chicken
Buffalo hot sauce
Cream cheese
Shredded cheddar cheese
All-purpose flour
Eggs
Panko breadcrumbs
Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl each for flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
- Dredge each ball in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on the baking sheet and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, use pepper jack cheese or hot buffalo sauce.
- To make them milder, reduce buffalo sauce and increase cream cheese.
- Add finely chopped celery for a crunchy texture.
- Use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Chill mixture before shaping for better handling.
