Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs (Printable)

Crispy buffalo chicken spheres stuffed with melty mozzarella and smoky bacon, perfect for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Fillings

01 - 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz cooked bacon, crumbled

→ Chicken Mix

03 - 1 lb ground chicken
04 - 4 fl oz buffalo sauce, divided
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Black pepper to taste

→ Coating

10 - 3.5 oz all-purpose flour
11 - 2 large eggs, beaten
12 - 3.5 oz panko breadcrumbs

→ For Frying

13 - Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying

# How-To:

01 - Cut mozzarella cheese into bite-sized cubes. Wrap each cube with a portion of crumbled bacon and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with 2 fl oz buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
03 - Take a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture and flatten in your palm. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, then encase it fully with the chicken, forming a sealed ball. Repeat with remaining ingredients to create 12 bombs.
04 - Dredge each chicken ball in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - For frying: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry bombs in batches for 5-6 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through. For baking: Place bombs on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.
06 - While hot, drizzle or toss the bombs with the remaining 2 fl oz buffalo sauce. Garnish with extra bacon crumbles if desired. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dip.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers molten mozzarella wrapped in smoky bacon and a buffalo punch that keeps you reaching for more.
  • They fry up fast or bake beautifully, so you can choose your own adventure depending on your mood or your crowd.
02 -
  • Seal the chicken around the cheese completely, or the mozzarella will leak out during cooking and you will lose that glorious gooey center.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones; the extra crunch makes all the difference and keeps the coating from getting soggy.
03 -
  • Keep your hands slightly damp when forming the bombs so the chicken mixture doesn't stick to your palms and tear.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying; giving each bomb space ensures they cook evenly and get that perfect golden crust all over.
Return