Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy, cheesy appetizer that combines tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with gooey mozzarella cheese, all coated in a crispy seasoned breadcrumb crust and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they’re delicious served hot with extra buffalo sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is sticky enough to form shapes.
- Shape the Sticks: Take small portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into sticks approximately 3 inches long, ensuring they hold together well for coating and frying.
- Set Up Breading Station: Prepare three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a breadcrumb mixture combining breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Sticks: Dredge each chicken stick first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere well.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or frying pan to a depth suitable for deep frying and heat over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C) to ensure proper frying temperature.
- Fry the Mozzarella Sticks: Carefully place coated chicken sticks into the hot oil in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown, turning occasionally to cook evenly on all sides.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried sticks from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve the Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks hot with extra buffalo sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained around 350°F to achieve a crispy coating without absorbing excess oil.
- To keep the sticks warm while frying in batches, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven (around 200°F).
- For a spicier kick, add extra buffalo sauce or sprinkle cayenne pepper into the breadcrumb mixture.
- These sticks can be prepared ahead by shaping and coating, then frozen before frying for convenience.
- Use fresh mozzarella for the best melt and flavor.
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