Easy Buffalo Chicken Bombs Everyone Loves Recipe
These Easy Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack featuring a creamy spicy buffalo chicken filling wrapped in flaky dough. They can be baked, air fried, or fried to crispy perfection and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing and veggies on the side. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (baking) / 10 minutes (air frying) / 6 minutes (frying)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Optional Add-Ins
- Crumbled bacon for a smoky crunch
- Diced jalapeños for extra heat
- Chopped green onions for freshness
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated crescent roll or pizza dough and cut into 3-inch squares. Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken filling in the center of each square.
- Shape the Bombs: Fold the edges of each dough square over the filling, pinching tightly to seal completely. Roll the sealed dough into smooth balls to prevent any leaking during cooking.
- Choose Your Cooking Method: For baking, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash or melted butter, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C), arrange the bombs in a single layer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through. For frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C), fry the bombs 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve the buffalo chicken bombs warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing. For a classic accompaniment, add celery and carrot sticks on the side.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to suit preferred spice level.
- Optional add-ins like bacon, jalapeños, or green onions can be mixed into the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- If using refrigerated crescent roll dough, press seams well to avoid leaks.
- Egg wash or melted butter helps achieve a golden, crispy crust when baking.
- When air frying, avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Frying offers the crispiest texture but adds extra calories and fat.
Keywords: buffalo chicken, appetizer, party snack, chicken bombs, spicy snack, game day food
