Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Blue Cheese Dip
These crispy, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls are packed with bold flavor and make the perfect party snack or game-day appetizer. Served with a creamy homemade blue cheese dip, they’re spicy, crunchy, and utterly addictive.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Balls
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1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
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1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank’s RedHot)
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced (green tops included)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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2 cups panko breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Blue Cheese Dip
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1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
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1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
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1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken Mixture
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Remove and discard the skin from the rotisserie chicken. Pick off the meat and finely dice it.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, hot sauce, black pepper, shredded cheddar, and green onions. Mix thoroughly.
2. Form the Balls
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Roll the mixture into 2-ounce balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on a tray.
3. Bread the Balls
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Set up a breading station with three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
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Roll each ball in flour, then dip into the eggs, and coat thoroughly in panko.
4. Fry the Balls
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry the balls in batches for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. Make the Blue Cheese Dip
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve
Serve the warm chicken cheese balls alongside the chilled blue cheese dip. Perfect for dipping, sharing, and devouring!
- Pro Tip
Want extra heat? Add a few dashes of cayenne or extra hot sauce to the chicken mixture!
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