Description
Crunchy golden orbs of spicy-salty chicken wrapped around gooey mozzarella and studded with bacon, perfect for game day or a show-stopping treat.
Ingredients
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey / lean ground beef)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 2 cups vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add ground chicken, crumbled bacon, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Portion roughly 1.5–2 tablespoons of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a mozzarella cube in the center, then fold the meat around it to form a ball.
- Set up a breading station: bowl 1 = flour, bowl 2 = beaten eggs, bowl 3 = panko breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Chill the breaded bombs in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350–375°F. Fry bombs in batches for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Notes
For less oiliness, bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, turning once. Use low-moisture mozzarella to minimize cheese leakage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American