| |

Buffalo Chicken Bombs – The Ultimate Spicy Cheesy Biscuit Bites

Sharing is caring!

Buffalo chicken bombs are one of those easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers that come together with minimal effort but taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. The mix of spicy chicken, creamy cheese, and buttery biscuit dough makes each bite something special. Whether you’re prepping for game day, a potluck, or just a fun weekend snack, these little bombs are the perfect comfort food.

buffalo chicken bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bombs

If you’re already a fan of anything buffalo flavored, you’ll want to check out my recipes for [Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders] and [Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta]. These bombs have all the classic buffalo flavor in a fun, bite-sized package wrapped in warm biscuit dough. It’s everything you love about spicy chicken dip but baked into a perfectly golden pocket.

You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or cook and shred your own. With a quick mix of hot sauce, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar, you’ve got the filling ready in minutes. Wrap it all up in biscuit dough, pop it in a muffin tin, and bake until golden. Brushed with a little butter and extra hot sauce if you like it spicy, these are hard to stop eating once they hit the table.

buffalo chicken bombs

What You Will Love About This Recipe

• Super easy to make with store-bought biscuits
• Uses simple ingredients you probably already have
• Great way to use up leftover chicken
• Perfect for parties, game day, or quick snacks
• Easy to customize with different cheeses or levels of spice
• Freezer-friendly for make-ahead convenience

buffalo chicken bombs

How to make buffalo chicken bombs

  • Combine in a large bowl, the chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, & hot sauce. Mix well to combine. 

  • Open the tube of biscuits and separate each one. Gently pull the sides of the biscuit to stretch the dough a bit.  

  • Take 1 TBSP of buffalo chicken dip and place it into the center of your flattened biscuit. Pull up the sides of the biscuit to create a ball of dough around the chicken dip.

  • Place in a greased muffin tin, seam side down. Mix a few shakes of hot sauce in with your melted butter and brush over the top of your bombs

  • Cook for approx. 15-20 minutes. Removing from the oven when they are a nice golden color.

buffalo chicken bombsTips and Tricks

• Make sure your cream cheese is softened so it blends smoothly
• Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best melt and flavor
• Gently flatten the biscuits before filling to give yourself more room to seal
• Be sure to seal the bombs well to avoid any filling leaking during baking
• Mix a little more hot sauce into the butter if you want extra kick on top
• Let them cool for five minutes before serving so the filling can set

buffalo chicken bombs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned chicken?
Yes, just be sure to drain it well and break it up so it mixes evenly.

What’s the best biscuit to use?
Any flaky or buttermilk-style refrigerated biscuit dough will work well.

Can these be made ahead of time?
Yes, you can fill and shape them, then refrigerate until ready to bake later that day.

Can I freeze buffalo chicken bombs?
Absolutely. After baking and cooling, freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.

Do I have to use ranch seasoning?
No, you can skip it or use blue cheese dressing mix if you prefer that flavor.

buffalo chicken bombs

Ready to try some more great appetizers? Try these!

Garlic bread

Air Fryer Zucchini chips

Air Fryer Calzones

buffalo chicken bombs long pin
buffalo chicken bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bombs

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are an easy family-friendly dish that combines chicken, cheese, a little bit of spice all wrapped in a delicious biscuit ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
  • 1 (8 oz) Block of Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 Cup Hot Sauce
  • 1 Packet Ranch Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • 2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar
  • 2 Tubes of Refrigerator Biscuits
  • 2 TBSP Melted Butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray muffin tins with canola spray. You are making 16
  3. Combine in a large bowl, the chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, & hot sauce. Mix well to combine. 
  4. Open the tube of biscuits and separate each one. Gently pull the sides of the biscuit to stretch the dough a bit.  
  5. Take a 1 TBSP of buffalo chicken dip and place it into the center of your flattened biscuit. Pull up the sides of the biscuit to create a ball of dough around the chicken dip.
  6. Place in a greased muffin tin, seam side down. Mix a few shakes of hot sauce (optional) in with your melted butter and brush over the top of your bombs.*
  7. Cook for approx. 15-20 minutes. Removing from the oven when they are a nice golden color.

Notes

*I sprinkled mine with some everything bagel seasoning.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 122Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 8g

Sharing is caring!

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *