Buffalo Chicken Bombs are irresistible bite-sized snacks featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with buffalo sauce, creamy garlic and herb cream cheese, and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in soft buttermilk biscuit dough. These little flavor bombs are perfect for game days, parties, or whenever you want a spicy, cheesy snack that’s easy to make.
You’ll love the combination of the tangy buffalo wing flavor balanced by the creamy cheese and the fluffy biscuit exterior. Each bomb bursts with hearty, spicy goodness and melts in your mouth, especially when brushed with buttery goodness and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing. The optional green onion garnish adds a refreshing crunch and bright color.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced; drained if canned)
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing or seasoning
- 4 ounces garlic and herb cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8-count Grands (jumbo) buttermilk biscuits
How to Create Your Buffalo Chicken Bombs
Step 1: Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic and herb cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. Stir until fully mixed.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Separate biscuits onto a work surface. Flatten each biscuit to about ¼ inch thickness using your palm or a rolling pin.
Step 3: Assemble the Bombs
Place 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit. Wrap the dough fully around the filling, pinching seams tightly to seal into a ball.
Step 4: Air Fry or Bake
Place bombs seam side down in the air fryer basket or on a baking sheet, spaced about 3 inches apart. Cook at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve
Let cool slightly to avoid hot filling. Optionally, brush with melted butter, garnish with herbs or green onions, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
My Best Tips for Success
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Seal dough seams tightly to prevent filling leaks during cooking.
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Chill extra filling or dough balls before cooking for easier handling.
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Ensure chicken is well-drained to avoid soggy dough.
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Adjust buffalo sauce quantity for desired heat level.
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Use a perforated parchment liner for easier cleanup in air fryer.
Delicious Variations to Try
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Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for extra spice.
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Add finely diced celery or jalapeños to the filling for crunch and heat.
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Substitute biscuit dough with crescent roll dough for a lighter crust.
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Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over cooked bombs for stronger flavor.
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Add a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles on top before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bake these in the oven instead of air fryer?
Yes, bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes until golden.
What type of chicken works best?
Cooked shredded chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken work well.
Can I freeze cooked or uncooked bombs?
Freeze uncooked balls wrapped tightly; bake from frozen with additional cooking time.
How spicy are these?
Spice level depends on the buffalo wing sauce brand and amount used.
Are these suitable for kids?
Adjust the buffalo sauce to milder versions for kid-friendly spice.
Can I make them ahead?
Prepare balls in advance and refrigerate; cook just before serving.
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Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- Total Time: 27
- Yield: 8 bombs 1x
Description
Spicy, cheesy bite-sized snacks with shredded chicken in buffalo sauce, tangy garlic-herb cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, wrapped in soft biscuit dough.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced; drained if canned)
1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
1 tbsp ranch dressing or dry ranch seasoning
4 oz garlic and herb cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (8-count) can jumbo buttermilk biscuits
Melted butter (optional for brushing)
Chopped green onions or herbs (optional for garnish)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
Instructions
Prepare filling: Mix chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, cream cheese, cheddar until combined.
Flatten dough: Separate and flatten each biscuit to 1/4-inch thickness.
Assemble bombs: Spoon 2 tbsp filling into dough center, wrap and seal.
Cook air fryer: 350°F 10-12 mins, flipping halfway.
Or bake: 350°F 20-25 mins until golden.
Serve: Brush with butter, garnish, serve with dressing.
Notes
Seal edges tightly.
Drain chicken well to avoid soggy dough.
Chill dough balls for cleaner shape.
Adjust buffalo sauce for desired heat.
Use liner or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying / Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken bombs, biscuit stuffed snacks, spicy chicken bites, cheesy buffalo appetizers, game day finger food
