Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls

Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 16 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    85

Imagine all the fiery, tangy goodness of Buffalo chicken dip, now in perfectly poppable, golden-fried spheres. Served with your favorite creamy dip, these dipping balls are an irresistible appetizer or game-day snack that will disappear in a flash.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    107 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    1172 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the drained and flaked chicken, chopped green onions, shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded pepperjack cheese, hot pepper sauce, and ranch dressing mix. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

02

Step

Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (Forming time: 20 minutes)

03

Step

Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and chill the chicken balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This will help them hold their shape during frying. (Chilling time: 2-3 hours)

04

Step

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. (Heating time: 10 minutes)

05

Step

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

06

Step

Gently roll each chilled chicken ball in the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess flour. (Breading time: 10 minutes)

07

Step

Dip the floured ball into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. (Breading time: 5 minutes)

08

Step

Finally, press the egg-coated ball into the bread crumbs, making sure it's completely covered. Place the breaded chicken balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don't touch. (Breading time: 10 minutes)

09

Step

Carefully lower the breaded chicken balls into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the fryer. (Frying time: 1 minutes per batch)

10

Step

Fry the balls until they are golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute per batch. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (Draining time: 5 minutes)

11

Step

Serve the Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls immediately with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or extra hot sauce. (Serving time: 5 minutes)

For a smoother texture, you can use shredded chicken instead of chunk chicken.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.
To bake instead of fry: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place breaded balls on a baking sheet and spray with cooking oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
These dipping balls can be prepared ahead of time and frozen before frying. Freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Fry directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Carmel Schamberger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Alyce Lind

    My kids loved these! They asked me to make them again the next week.

  • Era Klein

    The chilling step is so important. I skipped it once and they were a mess.

  • Brandi Abbott

    I used a different hot sauce, but they still turned out great.

  • Josiane Waters

    These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them.

  • Constance Oconnell

    I added some cream cheese to the mixture and they turned out amazing!

  • Rhiannon Connelly

    These are perfect for game day! I will be making them again.

  • Augustus Quitzon

    So easy to make and they taste just like Buffalo chicken dip!

  • Rebeka Hayes

    I baked these in the oven and they were still really good.

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