Air Fryer Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe
Crispy and melty Air Fryer Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bites that pack a flavorful punch with spicy buffalo sauce and gooey cheese, perfectly coated with crunchy breadcrumbs. A quick and delicious appetizer or snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
Sauce
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the buffalo sauce, mixing thoroughly until all the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to the buffalo chicken mixture, ensuring the cheese is distributed evenly for melty bites.
- Form Bites: Using your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and form them into bite-sized balls or small patties.
- Coat Bites: Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken bite first into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy exterior.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes for optimal cooking temperature.
- Air Fry Bites: Place the coated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the bites are golden, crispy on the outside, and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove the bites carefully and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with ranch or blue cheese dressing as a dip if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before starting the recipe.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to taste for more or less spiciness.
- Feel free to use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe gluten-free.
- For extra crispiness, spray the bites lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger group.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken bites, air fryer appetizers, cheesy chicken bites, spicy chicken snacks
