Description

These Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks are a perfect spicy snack for lovers of bold flavors and crispy textures. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with zesty buffalo sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, then shaped into sticks and coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust before being fried to golden perfection. Serve them hot with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer or party treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

2 cups Shredded Chicken (Use store-bought rotisserie chicken or cook and shred fresh chicken.)
1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (Adjust to your preferred spice level.)
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Fresh or low-moisture mozzarella works best.)

Breading Station

1 cup All-Purpose Flour (This forms the first layer of breading.)
2 large Eggs (Essential for binding the breadcrumbs.)
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Preferred for a light, crispy coat.)

Cooking and Serving

2 cups Cooking Oil (Use oils with a high smoke point.)
1/2 cup Dipping Sauces (Serve with blue cheese or ranch.)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and grated mozzarella cheese, stirring well until evenly coated.
Shape and Freeze: Scoop out portions of the chicken mixture and shape them into sticks, about 3 inches long. Arrange the sticks on a tray and freeze them for at least 30 minutes to firm up before breading.
Prepare Breading Station: Set out three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned panko breadcrumbs ready for dipping the sticks.
Bread the Sticks: Remove the frozen chicken sticks from the freezer. First, coat each stick evenly in flour, then dip them into the beaten eggs, and finally roll them in the panko breadcrumbs to form a crispy crust.
Heat Oil: In a large frying pan, pour enough cooking oil to cover the bottom and heat it over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Fry the Sticks: Carefully add the breaded sticks to the hot oil in batches, frying each for 2-4 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Drain Excess Oil: Once fried, transfer the sticks onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve: Serve the Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks hot with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauces for a spicy and cheesy snack.

Notes

Freezing the shaped sticks before breading ensures they hold their shape during frying.
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable or canola oil for frying.
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
Panko breadcrumbs provide the best crispy texture but regular breadcrumbs can be substituted.
Serve immediately for the best crispy texture; leftovers can be reheated in an oven or air fryer.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Mozzarella Sticks, Spicy Snack, Appetizer, Fried Chicken, Party Food