Buffalo Chicken Blasts
Recipe Overview
Overview
The Buffalo Chicken Blasts are a delightful appetizer that brings the flavors of buffalo chicken dip into a crispy, fried package. The use of rotisserie chicken not only saves time but also adds a depth of flavor that is hard to beat. Mixing the chicken with shredded mozzarella and buffalo sauce creates a rich filling that is both cheesy and spicy.
The technique of double dredging in flour and egg ensures that each bite is perfectly crispy, giving you that satisfying crunch with every mouthful. Once fried, these bites are golden brown and irresistible, making them a perfect party snack or game day treat.
Serving them with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing elevates the experience, allowing you to enjoy the classic flavors of buffalo chicken in a fun and unique way. These Buffalo Chicken Blasts are sure to be a hit at any gathering, and they are surprisingly easy to make at home, saving you both time and money compared to ordering out.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella, and buffalo sauce to a bowl.
Tip: Grate cheese the right way to keep it inside and make it easier to transfer.
Beat an egg with a little water to use as glue.
Take a wonton wrapper, add filling, dip finger in egg, and fold into triangles.
Season flour with salt for breading.
Tip: Give the flour a light seasoning with salt for better flavor.
Fry the breaded wontons in heated vegetable oil until golden.
Tip: Hit fried items with a little salt as soon as they come out for enhanced flavor.
Serve fried wontons with blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Marinate chicken tenders with ginger, garlic, yellow curry paste, lime juice, oil, coconut milk, and honey.
Tip: Use a spoon to peel fresh ginger for easier preparation.
Tip: Dried ginger can be a substitute for fresh ginger in marinades.
Combine chili sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper.
Tip: Sweet chili sauce is a key ingredient in many Asian-style sauces.
Boil water, add salt, and cook vermicelli noodles for 2 minutes.
Tip: Add a little salt to boiling water for flavor, but not too much since cooking happens quickly.
Add coconut milk and curry paste to the pot, then mix in the noodles.
Grill marinated chicken on a grill pan.
Tip: Grill chicken on a grill pan for flavor and finish in the oven to avoid overcooking.
Mix warm water, brown sugar, kosher salt, melted butter, and yeast in a mixer.
Let the yeast mixture activate for about 5 minutes.
Add flour gradually until dough forms.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour.
Prepare a simple roux, add milk, and whisk in cheese.
Tip: Season cheese sauce with salt after thickening for better taste.
Roll dough into balls and flatten into discs.
Boil pretzel dough balls in water with baking soda for 30 seconds.
Tip: Baking soda gives pretzels their distinct texture and flavor.
Transfer pretzels to a cookie sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 450°F for 15 minutes.
Tip: Brush pretzels with egg wash before baking for a nice sheen.
Brush baked pretzels with butter for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Chia Egg
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
- •Double dredging the bites in flour and egg creates a crispy texture.
- •Buffalo Chicken Blasts are a fun twist on traditional buffalo chicken dip.
- •These bites can be served with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
