Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella (Printable version)

Spicy buffalo chicken wrapped around mozzarella and bacon, breaded and fried to golden perfection.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 it in your palm. Place a bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube in the center, then encase it fully with 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, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F and fry bombs in batches for 5-6 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, place bombs on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 18-20 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
06 - While hot, drizzle or toss the bombs with remaining 2 fl oz buffalo sauce. Garnish with extra bacon crumbles if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The panko crust shatters into golden shards that contrast beautifully with the gooey, spicy center.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and fry or bake them right before guests arrive, making hosting less stressful.
  • They satisfy both buffalo wing lovers and cheese pull enthusiasts in one compact, handheld bite.
02 -
  • Seal the chicken completely around the cheese or you'll end up with a puddle of mozzarella in your oil or on your baking sheet.
  • Let the breaded bombs rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before cooking to help the coating stick and prevent it from sliding off.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the chicken mixture so every bomb is the same size and cooks evenly.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the breadcrumbs for an extra layer of smoky flavor that complements the bacon beautifully.
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