Hot & Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Balls

If you love bold flavors, crispy textures, and a bit of spice, these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls might be your new go-to appetizer. They’re easy to make with store-bought rotisserie chicken and packed with cheddar, scallions, and hot sauce all fried to golden perfection and served with a cool, creamy blue cheese dip. Whether you’re prepping for game day, hosting a party, or just craving something indulgent, this crowd-pleaser delivers.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Balls:

• 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat picked and shredded (discard the skin)

• 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended)

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1/4 cup freshly sliced scallions

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Blue Cheese Dip:

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Directions

1. Prep the Chicken Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, hot sauce, pepper, cheddar cheese, and scallions. Mix well.

   • Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized portions (about 2 ounces each) and set aside.

2. Coat and Bread:

   • Prepare a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

   • Roll each chicken ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure they’re evenly coated.

3. Fry the Balls:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.

   • Working in batches, fry the chicken balls for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

   • Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

4. Make the Blue Cheese Dip:

   • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, blue cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon juice, and garlic.

   • Stir until smooth, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Plate the crispy chicken balls with a side of cool blue cheese dip and watch them disappear.

Tips for Success

• Use gloves when forming the balls if the mixture is sticky.

• Freeze the formed chicken balls for 10–15 minutes before breading for easier handling.

• Swap blue cheese dip for ranch if you prefer a milder flavor.

Each bite of these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls delivers the perfect combination of spicy, cheesy, and crunchy balanced beautifully by the creamy dip. They’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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