Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate game-day snack or party appetizer – Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks! These golden, crunchy sticks are bursting with a creamy, spicy filling that will have your taste buds dancing. Combining the bold flavors of buffalo chicken and melty mozzarella, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s sure to disappear in a flash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch dish. Freeze for at least 1 to 2 hours until solid.
- Remove the frozen mixture from the dish and cut it into 16 stick-shaped rectangles.
- Coat each stick in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs. Repeat with egg and bread crumbs for a double coating.
- Heat oil to 375°F. Fry the sticks in small batches for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until golden brown.
- Remove the fried sticks from the oil, drain briefly, and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
The key to perfect Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks is in the double breading technique, which creates a delightfully crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the gooey, spicy interior.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg