Description
Crispy buffalo chicken mozzarella sticks filled with creamy cheese and served with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cooking oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup dipping sauces (blue cheese or ranch), divided for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into stick forms and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Dread each stick in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko. Double-dip for a thicker crust if desired.
- For frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry sticks for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For baking, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), brush with oil, and bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake instead of fry. Can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 sticks
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 200mg