buffalo chicken dipping balls

ingredients

• servings: 48
• 2 (12.5 fl oz) cans chunk chicken breast, drained and flaked
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 1 cup hot pepper sauce (such as frank's redhot®)
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• oil for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 1 min ready time: 2 hrs 16 mins


• 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.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• 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 a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• fry the breaded balls in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 1 minute.