Crispy Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Waffle Bites
These crispy buffalo chicken waffle bites combine spicy buffalo sauce with golden waffle edges for a perfect game day snack that’s quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings (about 4-5 bites per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles or shredded cheddar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Shred about 2 cups of cooked chicken using forks or your hands. Toss it with 1/2 cup buffalo sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
- In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs until frothy. Add 1 cup milk and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, mixing well.
- Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Do not overmix; lumps are okay. Fold in the buffalo chicken mixture, optional 1/2 cup cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease the plates with cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per waffle pocket or mini waffle mold. Close the iron and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Avoid opening too early.
- Transfer cooked bites to a wire rack to cool and stay crispy. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
If batter is too runny, add more flour. Grease waffle iron well to prevent sticking. Let bites cool on a wire rack to keep crispy. Reheat in toaster oven or air fryer for best texture; avoid microwave reheating. Use almond flour for gluten-free option and dairy-free milk and cheese alternatives for dairy-free adaptation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 bites
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
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