Best 4 Buffalo Chicken Appetizers Recipes

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Buffalo chicken appetizers are a crowd-pleasing party snack that can easily be made at home. This dish is made of chicken wings or boneless chicken breasts coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and then baked or fried until crispy. The result is a delicious and flavorful appetizer that is sure to be a hit with your guests. In this article, we will provide you with a few different recipes for buffalo chicken appetizers so that you can find the one that best suits your taste. We will also provide tips on how to make the perfect buffalo sauce and how to cook the chicken to perfection.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

WRAPPED BUFFALO CHICKEN BITES



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Tasty buffalo chicken wrapped in delicious pastry. Great for parties! Serve with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and celery.

Provided by CountryCookin

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup hot sauce
¼ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
3 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, onion, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl; fold in chicken.
  • Roll crescent roll dough onto a work surface, pressing dough into a thin layer without tearing. Cut 3-inch pieces out of dough using a biscuit cutter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each dough piece. Pull dough over filling and press into other edge of dough; crimp edges together using a fork.
  • Arrange pockets on a baking sheet. Brush each pocket with butter and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 870.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESE BALLS



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For a high-impact appetizer at your next party, serve Aaron McCargo Jr's Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls from Big Daddy's House on Food Network.

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 15 to 20 balls

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup freshly sliced scallions
1 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup packed blue cheese, broken up
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Have oil heated to 350 degrees F.
  • Pick the meat from the chicken and discard the skin. Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the hot sauce, pepper, cheese, and scallions, and toss to combine. Roll the chicken into 2-ounce balls, about the size of a golf ball.
  • Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg and then the bread crumbs. Set aside.
  • When the oil is hot fry the chicken balls in batches. Cook for about 2 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken to paper towel lined plate to drain the excess oil.
  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the chicken alongside the dipping sauce.

BONELESS BUFFALO CHICKEN APPETIZERS



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Easy-to-eat, boneless chicken strips are marinated in a sweet-and-spicy mixture. A creamy blue cheese balances the heat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup chili sauce
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), each cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all chicken ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; toss to coat well. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix dressing and sour cream until well blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add reserved marinade; cook over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Spoon dipping sauce into small serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley and blue cheese. Place bowl on serving platter; arrange warm chicken around bowl. Serve with cocktail toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN APPETIZERS



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Make some delicious Buffalo Chicken Appetizers using this recipe from My Food and Family. These bite-sized spicy appetizers will be a hit at your next outing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup chopped cooked chicken
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT ROKA Blue Cheese Dressing
1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
48 woven wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except crackers.
  • Spoon onto crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken wings. Look for wings that are meaty and have a good amount of skin. Avoid wings that are too small or have been frozen for too long.
  • Use a good quality buffalo sauce. There are many different brands of buffalo sauce available, so be sure to choose one that you like the taste of. You can also make your own buffalo sauce at home.
  • Cook the chicken wings properly. The best way to cook buffalo chicken wings is to fry them. However, you can also bake or grill them. Just be sure to cook them until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Buffalo chicken wings are traditionally served with blue cheese dressing, but you can also serve them with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or any other dipping sauce that you like.
  • Enjoy! Buffalo chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering.

Conclusion:

Buffalo chicken wings are a classic American appetizer that is loved by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like them spicy or mild, baked or fried, there is a buffalo chicken wing recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, give buffalo chicken wings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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