Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls Recipe

Name: Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken; 1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 3/4 cups sharp Cheddar; 1/4 cup freshly sliced scallions; 1 cups all-purpose flour; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup packed blue cheese, broken up; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Servings: persons

1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup freshly sliced scallions
1 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup packed blue cheese, broken up
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1
Have oil heated to 350 degrees F.
2
Pick the meat from the chicken and discard the skin.
3
Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the hot sauce, pepper, cheese, and scallions, and toss to combine.
4
Roll the chicken into 2-ounce balls, about the size of a golf ball.
5
Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls.
6
Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg and then the bread crumbs.
7
Set aside.
8
When the oil is hot fry the chicken balls in batches.
9
Cook for about 2 minutes per batch.
10
Remove the chicken to paper towel lined plate to drain the excess oil.
11
To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
12
Serve the chicken alongside the dipping sauce.

1311

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, 1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot), 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 3/4 cups sharp Cheddar, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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