Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a fun, flavorful, and easy-to-make snack or appetizer! These little bombs are stuffed with a creamy buffalo chicken mixture, wrapped in dough, and air-fried to golden perfection. They’re perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty weeknight treat. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella for a milder flavor)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or pizza dough)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Celery sticks and extra buffalo sauce (for serving)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch or blue cheese dressing (if using). Stir until everything is well combined and the cream cheese is fully incorporated, making the filling creamy and flavorful.
2. Prepare the Dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a flat surface. If using crescent roll dough, pinch the seams together to form a solid sheet. If you’re using pizza dough, roll it out into a thin sheet.
- Cut the dough into squares (about 3×3 inches each) — you should have around 8-10 squares, depending on the size of your dough.
3. Assemble the Buffalo Chicken Bombs:
- Place a generous spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in the center of each dough square.
- Carefully fold the corners of the dough over the filling to form a “bomb” shape, pinching the edges together tightly to seal in the filling.
- If needed, lightly stretch the dough to fully enclose the filling.
4. Air Fry the Buffalo Chicken Bombs:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray or brush the chicken bombs with olive oil or cooking spray. This will help them crisp up and turn golden in the air fryer.
- Arrange the buffalo chicken bombs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them so they cook evenly. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly inside.
5. Serve:
- Once the bombs are done, carefully remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve with extra buffalo sauce for dipping, and add some crunchy celery sticks on the side to balance the heat.
Tips:
- Cheese: You can swap out the cheddar cheese for mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Dough Alternative: If you prefer a different type of dough, you can use biscuit dough or pizza dough. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the buffalo chicken filling and assemble the bombs ahead of time. Just cover them and refrigerate until ready to air fry.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your desired heat level. You can use a mild buffalo sauce for less heat or a spicy one if you like it hot.
- For a Crispier Bomb: Brush the dough with melted butter instead of oil for a richer, crispier finish.
These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bombs are crispy on the outside, creamy and flavorful on the inside, with the perfect balance of buffalo sauce heat and cheesy goodness. They’re the ideal game day snack or party appetizer—everyone will love them!