Fried Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites are crispy on the outside with a creamy, cheesy Buffalo chicken filling. They’re coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown.
I originally made these as a way to use leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip, and they quickly became a favorite. Serve them warm with ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
Why I Love Fried Buffalo Chicken Bites
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Buffalo Chicken Dip: Use cold leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip for the filling.
- Flour: Creates the first layer of the breading.
- Eggs: Help the panko stick to the bites.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: Give the outside its crispy coating.
- Oil: Used for frying the bites until golden brown.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Fried Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
Shape and Freeze: Scoop the cold Buffalo chicken dip into about 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 2–3 hours.
Bread the Bites: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each frozen bite in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
Fry: Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry the bites for 2–3 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Drain and Serve: Remove from the oil and drain before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Freeze them well. Give the Buffalo chicken dip bites the full 2–3 hours so they stay together while breading and frying.
- Keep them small. About 1 inch works well and makes them easier to coat and fry evenly.
- Follow the breading order. Flour first, then egg, then panko for a crispy coating that sticks.
- Keep the oil at 350°F. Oil that’s too cool can make the coating greasy, while oil that’s too hot can brown it too quickly.
- Fry in small batches. Don’t overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature can drop.
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Fried Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip Bites
Fried Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites have a crispy panko coating with a creamy, cheesy Buffalo chicken filling inside.
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
Make sure the Buffalo chicken dip bites are well frozen before breading and keep the oil around 350°F for the best crispy coating.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 167mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g
