Fried Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip Bites
Fried Buffalo Chicken Wing dip bites are all the flavors you love in chicken wing dip, coated in crispy panko crust and a creamy, cheesy, buffalo chicken center.
Making these fried wing dip bites is the best way to use up your leftover chicken wing dip and make a new mouth-watering appetizer for the super bowl or any game day!
My Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken wing dip is one of my go-to appetizers for every holiday or event the only problem is I have a lot leftover.
I was trying to think of something new to make with my leftovers. Then I came across the fried mac & cheese bites and thought, why not do this with the buffalo chicken dip I had leftover?
Let me tell you the fried wing dip bites were one great decision. Everyone devoured the buffalo chicken dip bites.
What do I need to make Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites?
- Buffalo Chicken mixture I used my instant pot buffalo chicken dip. ( buffalo sauce or hot sauce, cream cheese, butter, shredded chicken, and cheddar cheese)
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Eggs
- Flour
- Dipping Sauces like ranch dressing, cheese dips, or blue cheese
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- vegetable oil for deep frying
How to make Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a ice cream scooper I scooped balls of the wing dip about 1″ round.
- Place on a single layer and freeze for 2-3 hours.
- Create a dipping station one bowl of flour, eggs, and panko bread crumbs.
- First dip each ball in flour, then coat with egg, last press in the panko bread crumbs.
- Repeat until all balls are coated.
- Heat oil in a cast iron pan on medium heat to 350 or until bubbly.
- Place balls in heated oil and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and seve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Can I make fried chicken wing dip in the air fryer?
Yes, I tried both versions and both are delicious. Simply follow the directions above excluding frying and preheat your air fryer to 400. Spray with olive oil or cooking oil. Cook in a single layer for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips and Tricks
- Use cold chicken wing dip. It makes it easier to form the balls.
- Make sure you freeze the balls before coating with bread crumbs. This makes the balls stay together when frying.
- If using your air fryer make sure to spray each ball with cooking spray or olive oil.
- If frying on the stove top use a cast iron pan or a deep fryer.
What do I serve with Fried Buffalo Bites?
This recipe makes a great appetizer and would go well with a nice salad, celery sticks, and carrot sticks. Serve with some dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese.
Storage
Store in an air-tight container for 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer on 350 for 1-2 minutes to make them crispy again.
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Fried Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip Bites
Fried Buffalo Chicken Wing dip bites are all the flavors you love in chicken wing dip, coated in crispy panko crust and a creamy, cheesy, buffalo chicken center.
Ingredients
- 16 oz buffalo chicken wing dip
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs wisked
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a ice cream scooper I scooped balls of the wing dip about 1″ round.
- Place on a single layer and freeze for 2-3 hours.
- Create a dipping station one bowl of flour, eggs, and panko bread crumbs.
- First dip each ball in flour, then coat with egg, last press in the panko bread crumbs.
- Repeat until all balls are coated.
- Heat oil in a cast iron pan on medium heat to 350 or until bubbly.
- Place balls in heated oil and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and seve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
*Nutritional values are in addition to the buffalo chicken dip*
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 217Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g
