Description
A fun twist on traditional mozzarella sticks featuring buffalo chicken and gooey mozzarella, perfect for parties or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken, cooking it until fully done and shredding the meat.
- Mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Set up a breading station with separate bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Form small sticks from the chicken mixture, making sure they are not too thick.
- Coat the sticks first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Fry them in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, or Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
For even crunchier sticks, try using a mix of breading materials or seasonings like garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Appetizer, Mozzarella Sticks, Party Food, Comfort Food