Description
These Buffalo Chicken Bites are a crispy, cheesy appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, spicy hot sauce, and cheddar cheese, then coated in crushed corn flakes for extra crunch and baked to golden perfection. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic buffalo flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ to ½ cup hot sauce (or more to taste)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3 cups corn flakes cereal (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ËšF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, and hot sauce, mixing well until fully incorporated. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and onion powder to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Form balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the chicken mixture and roll each into roughly 1½ inch balls. Place the formed balls on a plate or a separate baking sheet while preparing the breading station.
- Set up breading station: In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour, lightly beaten eggs, and crushed corn flakes respectively to create a classic breading pattern.
- Bread the chicken bites: Dip each chicken ball first into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat completely with crushed corn flakes. Arrange the coated bites on the prepared baking sheet with some space between them.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and heated through, ensuring a crispy exterior and warm interior.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, enhancing the authentic buffalo flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Using fresh shredded chicken from a rotisserie or cooked chicken breasts works best for texture.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the bites for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- These bites can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Substitute corn flakes with crushed panko or breadcrumbs for a different texture.
