Buffalo Chicken Bites

Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe – OMG! SO good! Buffalo chicken dip balls rolled in cornflakes and baked to crispy perfection. A great appetizer option for your game day spread. I never have any leftovers! Can make ahead of time and freeze for later! Cooked chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, onion powder, flour, eggs, and cornflakes. Great for parties, lunch, and dinner!

Originally posted November 12, 2010

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Delicious Buffalo Chicken Bites

These Buffalo Chicken Bites are one of my favorite tailgating foods. Little bites of buffalo chicken dip balls rolled in cornflakes and baked to crispy perfection. I really love buffalo chicken dip, so these are right up my alley. I took these to our football party last week and I didn’t have any leftovers! Everyone loved them. They have all the flavors of buffalo chicken wings without all the mess. This easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for your game day spread!

chicken bites on a baking sheet

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Bites

These spicy chicken bites are very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl, combine finely chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Using a small cookie scoop, form the chicken mixture into balls.

Place some flour in a shallow pan or small bowl. Whisk egg and place in another shallow pan or plate. Place crushed cornflakes in a third shallow pan or plate. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture. Shake off excess. Dip in egg wash. Coat in cornflakes. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken balls. Lightly spray chicken with cooking spray and bake. Garnish the baked bites with fresh parsley. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • I use rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this recipe.
  • I used Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or Frank’s Buffalo Sauce. You can also use your favorite brand of buffalo wing sauce or cayenne pepper sauce.
  • Can add bacon, garlic powder, paprika, and green onions to the chicken mixture.
  • You can use any cheese that you prefer in this recipe. I like sharp cheddar cheese. Mozzarella cheese is equally delicious.
  • Can substitute bread crumbs for cornflakes.
  • You can use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese for a lower-calorie dish.
  • Are Buffalo Chicken Bites spicy? There is a kick from the hot sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your personal preference.
  • Can Buffalo Chicken Bites be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the bites and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
  • Can Buffalo Chicken Bites be frozen? Yes! Place the dipped and uncooked chicken balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer until ready.
    • To bake, place the frozen chicken balls back on a baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for 25 to 30 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
  • Can I cook Chicken Bites in the air fryer? Yes! Place the balls in the air fryer basket and cook at 325ºF until warm.
  • Serve the bites with your favorite sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
inside of a buffalo chicken appetizer bite

Easy Appetizer for a Crowd

These buffalo chicken nuggets are our go-to party appetizer for football season. They have all the flavors of buffalo wings without deep-frying! As I said, we serve these with some ranch dressing, carrot sticks, and celery sticks. 

This recipe makes about three dozen appetizers. You can easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd. This is a great recipe for football parties, holiday parties, or a quick lunch and dinner. Whip up some french fries and you are set! The whole family is sure to love these spicy chicken bites!

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plate of buffalo chicken bites with a bowl of ranch

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Yield: 3 dozen
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe – OMG! SO good! Buffalo chicken dip balls rolled in cornflakes and baked to crispy perfection. A great appetizer option for your game day spread. I never have any leftovers! Can make ahead of time and freeze for later! Cooked chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, onion powder, flour, eggs, and cornflakes. Great for parties, lunch and dinner!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cream cheese and hot sauce until combined. Stir in the cheddar cheese and onion powder.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, spoon out the chicken mixture and roll into about 1½ inch balls. Place on a plate or separate baking sheet until ready to dip.
  • In three separate bowls, set out the flour, eggs, and crushed corn flakes. Dip each chicken ball first into the flour, then the egg, and ending with the corn flakes. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes:

  • I used rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken. Here is our recipe for Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken: https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken/
  • I used Frank’s Hot Sauce. You can also use your favorite brand of buffalo wing sauce.
  • Are Buffalo Chicken Bites spicy? There is a kick from the hot sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your personal preference.
  • Can Buffalo Chicken Bites be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the bites and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
  • Can Buffalo Chicken Bites be frozen? Yes! Place the dipped and uncooked chicken balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer until ready.
    • To bake, place the frozen chicken balls back on a baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for 25 to 30 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
  • We like to serve the bites with some ranch dressing. Here are two of our favorite homemade ranch dressing from the blog:

Steph

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Comments

  1. Do these have to be kept warm or can they be eaten a room temperature? Same question on the Taco Ranch Bites. I’m considering taking them to an outside event but am not sure how to keep either warm.

      1. Is there a way to keep them warm without them getting soggy or dry? I made them tonight for a tail gate throw down at work tomorrow. I haven’t baked them yet. I have to take them with me to work when i get there at 630 am but the competition isn’t until 12pm. Not sure what to do!

  2. I may be slow, but will tell you that everyone that tasted these little tidbits of heaven, not just asked,but demanded the recipe! Fixed for Super Bowl and yes, it takes time and yes, my fingers were a bit sticky, but hey…… were they worth it? I think so! Sometimes you just can't make something that tastes this good real easy, clean, and quick. I'm willing to make a few sacrifices for these! Thank you many times over for sharing.

  3. Made these yesterday for a big party we had last night. They were a HUGE hit!! Thanks so much! I didn't have corn flakes, but I had Cheez-Its. I figured, if you like them on chicken tenders, they would have to be great on these bites! They were awesome! Again, thanks so much for a great site and tons of good recipes! War Eagle from Opp, AL!!

    1. Thank you for the tip, Leslie. I don’t eat cereal and I didn’t want to buy a whole box of corn chips. I do have Cheez-Its at home. Great idea!

  4. Just made three recipes from your website this weekend – Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake, meatballs and Ranch Mac-n-Cheese. I admit the Mac-n-Cheese was a failure – the cheese didn't really stick to the macaroni. It was more like Macaroni with cheese. =) BUT – the Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake was a HUGE HIT with my family. =) just stumbled on your blog the other day and love it =) I have a list of more recipes to try! Thanks!

  5. This looks yum! End of year school holidays are starting in two days time, this would be great for snacks! Thank you!

  6. Nuuum-Yuuummy! I can't wait to try this one for myself!!! Yep, I'm being selfish…this one is all mine mine mine.

  7. YUM! I adore buffalo chicken dip, so I'm definitely trying these. I love that they're baked and not fried, too.

    Pulling for my Dawgs tomorrow…it's definitely going to be a battle! 🙂

  8. That looks awesome Steph! We love buffalo chicken, in fact we took some last Saturday to a tailgate! I have to try this method though. Enjoy the game!

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