Buffalo Chicken Bombs Recipe

Introduction

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a deliciously cheesy and spicy snack that packs a flavorful punch in every bite. These bite-sized pockets of chicken, cheese, and wing sauce wrapped in biscuit dough make for a perfect appetizer or game day treat.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• ⅓ cup wing sauce
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons ranch seasoning
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, wing sauce, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir well until evenly mixed.
2. Step 2: Open the can of biscuits and separate each biscuit in half to create 16 thin pieces of dough.
3. Step 3: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into the center of each biscuit piece. Fold the edges up around the filling and pinch to seal, rolling gently into a ball.
4. Step 4: Arrange the biscuit balls in the air fryer basket, making sure to leave space between them for air circulation.
5. Step 5: Mix the melted butter with the ranch seasoning, then brush this mixture over each biscuit ball to add flavor and help browning.
6. Step 6: Air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Step 7: Serve the Buffalo Chicken Bombs warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
• Substitute shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for cheddar to change the flavor profile.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the bombs in a 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes until golden.
• Make sure the cream cheese is softened to mix smoothly with other ingredients.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to regain crispiness, warming at 350°F for about 3-4 minutes.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make Buffalo Chicken Bombs ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the bombs and keep them refrigerated for a few hours before air frying. For longer storage, freeze them uncooked and air fry straight from frozen, adding a couple extra minutes to cooking time.

What can I use if I don’t have refrigerated biscuit dough?

You can use crescent roll dough or puff pastry as a substitute, though cooking times and texture will vary slightly.

Buffalo Chicken Bombs Recipe

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• Author: Mariam
• Total Time: 16 minutes
• Yield: 16 bite-sized buffalo chicken bombs 1x

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Description

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring shredded chicken tossed in wing sauce, cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream, all wrapped in fluffy biscuit dough and air-fried to golden perfection. These bite-sized treats are perfect for game day or casual gatherings, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Filling

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• ⅓ cup wing sauce
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon sour cream

Dough and Topping

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons ranch seasoning

For Serving

• Ranch or blue cheese dressing

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Instructions

1. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, wing sauce, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a creamy, flavorful mixture.
2. Prepare the biscuit dough: Open the can of refrigerated biscuits and separate each biscuit into halves, resulting in 16 thin pieces of dough ready for filling.
3. Fill and shape the bombs: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into the center of each biscuit piece. Fold the edges upwards, wrapping the filling completely, and pinch the edges securely to seal. Roll into smooth, round balls ensuring the filling is enclosed.
4. Arrange in air fryer: Place the formed biscuit bombs spaced evenly in the air fryer basket, ensuring enough room for proper air circulation during cooking.
5. Brush with seasoned butter: Mix the melted butter and ranch seasoning in a small bowl. Generously brush the mixture over each biscuit ball to add flavor and promote browning.
6. Air fry: Cook the bombs in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-6 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, enhancing their classic buffalo flavor.

Notes

• Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in a conventional oven at 375°F for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Adjust the amount of wing sauce to control spice level according to your taste preference.
• For a crispier texture, brush the biscuit balls halfway through cooking again with the butter mixture.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer or oven.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 minutes
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, air fryer appetizer, party snacks, finger food, game day recipe, stuffed biscuits, buffalo wing flavor