Buffalo Chicken Crispy Pocket
If you love the fiery comfort of buffalo chicken dip and the satisfying crunch of a golden crust, this one’s calling your name. These Buffalo Chicken Crispy Pockets are stuffed with a rich, cheesy blend of rotisserie chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch, all frozen into shape, then breaded and fried until irresistibly crisp. It’s the ultimate party bite or late night indulgence, perfect with a dunk of ranch dressing. Spicy, creamy, crunchy… just like that.
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cup rotisserie chicken shredded or chopped
- 2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar shredded
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 1/4 cup green onion minced
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced or paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp chives chopped
- 1 tsp dill chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Instructions
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- In a medium bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Homemade Ranch Dressing.” Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients listed under “Buffalo Chicken Filling” and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Press and spread it into an even layer.
- Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- Mix together all ingredients listed under “Seasoned Breadcrumbs” and set aside.
Egg Wash
- Whisk together all ingredients listed under “Egg Wash” and set aside.
Assemble
- Once the buffalo chicken filling is firm, cut into equal pieces.
- Working in batches, dip each piece into the egg wash, then into the seasoned breadcrumbs, back into the egg wash, and finish with a final dredge in the breadcrumbs.
- Make sure to press the breadcrumbs firmly onto each piece to help them adhere.
- Once coated, fry for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with a side of homemade ranch dressing and enjoy!
Notes
Note: If preparing ahead, you can freeze the breaded pieces until ready to fry.
If frying from frozen, cook for 5–6 minutes, or until golden brown.
If frying from frozen, cook for 5–6 minutes, or until golden brown.