Buffalo Chicken Bombs ready to be served, showcasing crispy bites filled with spicy chicken.

Why Make This Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a fun and tasty snack that everyone will enjoy. They combine the spicy flavor of buffalo chicken with the flaky goodness of crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties, game day, or just a cozy night in, these little treats are easy to make and are sure to be a hit.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Bombs

Ingredients:

1 pound shredded chicken
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1 package of crescent roll dough
1/4 cup ranch dressing
Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and shredded cheese until well combined.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
Place the bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Serve with ranch dressing and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

How to Serve Buffalo Chicken Bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are best served warm. You can place them on a large platter with a bowl of ranch dressing for dipping. Feel free to sprinkle some chopped green onions on top for a bit of color and extra flavor.

How to Store Buffalo Chicken Bombs

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave. They may lose some of their crispiness when reheated, so the oven is the better option.

Tips to Make Buffalo Chicken Bombs

Make sure to season your chicken ahead of time for more flavor.
If you want extra spice, add more buffalo sauce to the chicken mixture.
For a cheesier bomb, you can mix different kinds of cheese.

Variations

You can customize Buffalo Chicken Bombs by adding ingredients like diced celery for crunch or blue cheese for a different flavor. You can also substitute the ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked chicken?
Yes, using pre-cooked chicken can save you time. Shred it and mix it with the buffalo sauce and cheese as usual.

Can I freeze Buffalo Chicken Bombs?
Yes, you can freeze them before baking. Just wrap them tightly and store in the freezer. Bake from frozen, and add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

What if I don’t have buffalo sauce?
You can use hot sauce or another spicy sauce you like. The flavor will be different, but it can still be delicious!