Buffalo Chicken Dip Balls
Crispy, golden delights that combine the flavors of buffalo chicken dip in a bite-sized ball.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken pieces, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place on a baking sheet.
- Prepare your coating station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Bread each ball in flour, then egg, followed by rolling in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
These balls can be baked at 400°F for 18-20 minutes if you prefer not to fry. They can also be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg