Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Blue Cheese Dip
Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly bold, these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Blue Cheese Dip are the ultimate appetizer for parties, game days, or whenever you're craving something packed with flavor. Featuring a zesty mixture of tender shredded chicken, melted cheddar, creamy buffalo sauce, and a hint of green onion, these bite-sized delights are coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Pair them with a tangy, homemade blue cheese dip made with sour cream, mayo, and crumbled blue cheese for the perfect balance of heat and creaminess. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as easy to make as it is to devour. Whether you're hosting or indulging solo, these delicious bites bring bold flavor to every occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.33 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.33 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Remove the chilled chicken balls from the refrigerator. Roll each ball in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in the panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on another parchment-lined tray.
In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Working in batches, fry the chicken cheese balls for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
To make the blue cheese dip, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls hot with the blue cheese dip on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 926.1 g | 1187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 178.0 g | 890% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1197 mg | 399% | |
| Sodium | 6152 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 234.7 g | 469% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1409 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1891 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
