Ooey-Gooey Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Bombs
These spicy, cheesy, and crispy jalapeño bombs are the perfect appetizer or game-day snack! Filled with creamy buffalo chicken and wrapped in bacon, they deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Jalapeños
- 8 fresh jalapeños halved and deseeded
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup buffalo sauce
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Wrapping & Serving
- 8 slices bacon cut in half
- ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the buffalo chicken mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
- Wrap in bacon: Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it around each stuffed jalapeño, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Bake: Place the jalapeño bombs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Let them cool for a few minutes before serving with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
For an extra crispy version, try making these in an air fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes. You can also grill them over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.