Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Crumble it and set aside. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes and chill them.
- Heat a frying pan and add a little oil if needed. Add ground chicken and cook over medium heat until no pink remains, breaking the meat into small pieces. Drain any excess fat.
- Add buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cooked chicken. Stir well and adjust seasoning as desired. Mix in half of the crumbled bacon.
- Take a small handful of the chicken mix, flatten it in your palm, and place a cube of chilled mozzarella and a bit of crumbled bacon in the center. Wrap the chicken around the cheese and roll into a tight ball.
Coating
- Put the plain flour in one bowl, beat the eggs in a second bowl, and place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Roll each chicken ball in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs. Press crumbs gently to stick.
Frying
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan or pot and heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry a few balls at a time, turning gently until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes per batch. Ensure the chicken reaches safe temperature.
Serving
- Remove bombs with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Let them rest for a minute. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
These bombs can be made ahead and frozen. Fry them from frozen for best results. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
