Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls

Deep-fried balls of canned chicken breast, scallions, and cheese make a tasty treat for your football-viewing crowd.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 351 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 4 green onions, chopped
• oil for frying
• 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 (12.5 fl oz) cans chunk chicken breast, drained and flaked
• 1 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the chicken, green onions, Cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl; form the mixture into 1-inch balls with a scoop. Place the balls on a large, flat dish; chill in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.

Step 3

Gently press the balls into the flour to coat and shake off any excess. Dip into the beaten egg and then press into bread crumbs. Place the breaded chicken balls onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.

Step 4

Fry the breaded balls in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 1 minute.