If there is a food group Max loves more than pizza, it has to be anything with "Buffalo" in the name. These Buffalo Chicken Bombs are the ultimate game-day snack or fun family dinner. Max calls them "spicy flavor grenades" because they look like innocent golden biscuits on the outside, but one bite releases an explosion of cheesy, spicy buffalo chicken dip.
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- Why You Will Love This Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- How To Make Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- What Pairs Well With Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- Buffalo Chicken Bombs Variations
- Equipment
- Storage / Make Ahead / Serving Tips
- Top Tips for Best Buffalo Chicken Bombs
- Buffalo Chicken Bombs Frequently Asked Questions
- The Perfect Game Day Bite
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Why You Will Love This Buffalo Chicken Bombs
You will love this recipe because it combines the best parts of buffalo chicken wings with fluffy, buttery carbs. It uses a clever shortcut; canned biscuit dough, making it incredibly fast and easy to pull together. The filling is creamy, zesty, and perfectly melted, while the outside gets brushed with savory garlic butter. Topped with a cool ranch drizzle and crispy bacon bits, they are messy in the best possible way.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Bombs
This recipe is essentially "stuffed bread" made easy. We start by mixing shredded chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and spices to create a thick filling. We flatten out rounds of refrigerated biscuit dough, stuff them with a generous scoop of the chicken mixture, and seal them into tight balls. After baking until golden, we brush them with garlic butter and finish with a drizzle of ranch to match the picture.
Buffalo Chicken Bombs Ingredients
The Dough
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (Grands! style works best for size)
The Spicy Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken; shredded (rotisserie chicken is perfect here)
- 4 oz cream cheese; softened
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese; shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
The Topping & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted
- 1 teaspoon parsley; dried or fresh
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing (for drizzling)
- Crumbled bacon bits (optional, for crunch)
Step by Step Method
Prep the Filling
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until creamy and well combined.
Stuff the Biscuits
- Separate the biscuit dough into individual rounds. gently flatten each biscuit with your hand or a rolling pin until it is about 4 inches wide.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each dough circle.
Seal and Shape
- Pull the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching them tightly together in the center to seal.
- Roll the bomb gently in your hands to make it a smooth ball and place it seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the bombs are puffed up and deep golden brown.
Garnish
- Whisk the melted butter with parsley and garlic salt. Brush this over the hot bombs immediately.
- Drizzle generously with ranch dressing and sprinkle with bacon bits before serving.
MAX’S REACTION
"WARNING: These are explosive! I like pulling them open so the cheese stretches out. The white sauce cools down the spicy part, and the bacon on top makes it crunchy. I ate three!"
What Pairs Well With Buffalo Chicken Bombs
Since these are basically a meal in a ball, they pair great with fresh, crunchy veggies. Serve them with celery sticks and carrot sticks to keep with the buffalo wing theme. A light green salad or some coleslaw also helps cut through the richness of the cheese and dough.
Buffalo Chicken Bombs Variations
Air Fryer Method
For Buffalo chicken bombs air fryer style, place the sealed bombs in the air fryer basket (don't crowd them). Cook at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Cast Iron Skillet
Bake these Buffalo chicken bombs cast iron style by arranging them snugly in a greased skillet. They will bake together slightly like pull-apart bread, keeping the sides soft and the tops crispy.
Extra Spicy
Add chopped fresh jalapeños to the chicken mixture or use a "Hot" variety of buffalo sauce if you want to turn up the heat.
Blue Cheese Lovers
Swap the mozzarella inside for crumbled blue cheese for a punchier, funkier flavor profile that true buffalo wing fans will adore.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet or Cast Iron Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Brush
- Mom Tip: Make sure your cream cheese is room temperature so it mixes easily with the buffalo sauce without leaving lumps.
Storage / Make Ahead / Serving Tips
Refrigerator Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes. The microwave works but will make the biscuit dough soft and slightly chewy.
Make Ahead
You can mix the Buffalo chicken dip filling a day in advance. You can also stuff the bombs and keep them in the fridge for a few hours before baking.
Top Tips for Best Buffalo Chicken Bombs
The most critical step is the seal! Pinch the dough together really tightly, then pinch it again. If there are any gaps, the cheesy filling will leak out during baking. Also, don't flatten the dough too thin, or it might tear. You want a nice fluffy layer of biscuit around that spicy center.
Buffalo Chicken Bombs Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use crescent rolls?
Yes, but they are thinner. You will need to use two triangles pinched together to form a rectangle to hold the filling securely.
Is this spicy for kids?
It depends on your buffalo sauce. We use a mild wing sauce for Max, but the cream cheese and biscuit dough really help tone down the heat.
Can I freeze them?
Yes! Freeze the unbaked bombs on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding about 5–8 minutes to the cooking time.
What kind of chicken is best?
Rotisserie chicken is the easiest, but canned chicken (drained well) or leftover grilled chicken works perfectly too.
The Perfect Game Day Bite
These bombs are always the first thing to disappear at parties. They are savory, satisfying, and just fun to eat. If you are looking for more crowd-pleasing comfort food, try our customizable Taco Rice Bowl, the warming and hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup, or our family-favorite Crack Chicken Noodle Soup for a cozy night in.
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Buffalo Chicken Bombs
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet (Large)
- 1 Mixing bowl (Medium)
- 1 Pastry brush (For butter)
Ingredients
- 1 can biscuit dough - Grand's style (8 count)
- 2 cups cooked chicken - Shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese - Softened
- ½ cup buffalo sauce - Frank's RedHot
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese - Shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder - Seasoning
- 2 tablespoon butter - Melted
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing - For drizzle
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits - Optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, and spices.
- Flatten biscuit dough rounds; place a scoop of filling in the center of each.
- Pull edges together and pinch tightly to seal into a ball.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted garlic butter; drizzle with ranch and top with bacon bits.
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