Buffalo Chicken Bombs Recipe

Introduction

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a fun and flavorful appetizer perfect for game day or any casual gathering. These bite-sized treats combine spicy buffalo chicken with cheesy biscuit dough for a satisfying snack everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• ⅓ cup wing sauce
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons ranch seasoning
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, wing sauce, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir well until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Open the can of biscuits and separate each biscuit in half to create 16 thin pieces of dough.
3. Step 3: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each biscuit piece. Fold the edges up and around the filling, sealing tightly and rolling them into balls.
4. Step 4: Arrange the biscuit balls in an air fryer basket, leaving space between each for air circulation.
5. Step 5: Mix the melted butter and ranch seasoning, then brush this mixture over each biscuit ball evenly.
6. Step 6: Air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Step 7: Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
• Use whole milk or sharp cheddar cheese for richer flavor variations.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the bombs at 375°F for 12-15 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Storage

Store leftover Buffalo Chicken Bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350°F for a few minutes until warmed through and crispy again.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the Buffalo Chicken Bombs and keep them refrigerated until ready to air fry. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from chilled.

Can I use fresh biscuit dough instead of canned?

Absolutely! Homemade biscuit dough works well—just roll it out and cut into smaller pieces to wrap around the chicken filling.

Buffalo Chicken Bombs Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Bombs are delicious, bite-sized appetizers featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with spicy wing sauce and cheeses, all wrapped in flaky biscuit dough and air-fried to golden perfection. They’re perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful snack, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

• Author: Luna
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 minutes
• Total Time: 16 minutes
• Yield: 16 Buffalo Chicken Bombs 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Filling

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• ⅓ cup wing sauce
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon sour cream

Dough & Topping

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons ranch seasoning

For Serving

• Ranch or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, wing sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, room temperature cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Prepare the biscuit dough: Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each of the 8 biscuits in half, creating 16 thinner pieces of dough.
3. Fill and shape the bombs: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each biscuit piece. Carefully fold the edges of the dough around the filling, sealing it tightly and rolling it into a ball to fully encase the filling.
4. Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the formed biscuit balls into the air fryer basket, ensuring there is enough space between each for proper air circulation and even cooking.
5. Brush with butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter with ranch seasoning. Brush this mixture generously over each biscuit ball for added flavor and browning.
6. Air fry the bombs: Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook the biscuits for 5-6 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Check doneness as times may vary slightly depending on air fryer model.
7. Serve: Remove the Buffalo Chicken Bombs from the air fryer and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

• For a spicier kick, increase the wing sauce or add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
• Make sure to seal the biscuit dough edges tightly to prevent leakage during cooking.
• These can also be baked in a conventional oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 12-15 minutes if you don’t have an air fryer.
• Use cooked chicken from rotisserie or leftovers to save time on prep.
• Refrigerate any leftovers and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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