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These spicy chicken bites are deep-fried until they reach crispy perfection and then coated with a homemade buffalo sauce! Trust me when I say that every time I make this recipe, it's a huge hit my whole family ADORES!
💙Why you'll love them
- Such an easy recipe - all you'll need are super simple ingredients and 25 minutes of your time!
- Perfect for so many occasions - a special night like the Super Bowl night, a regular party or even the whole football season!
- So flavorful - between the generously seasoned, crispy crust and the spicy, tasty sauce, you're in for a treat!
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🍗Notes on ingredients
You can find a full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below. Here are a few ingredient notes to make those buffalo bites.
- Chicken thighs - which are more tender and flavorful then chicken breasts.
- Egg - ideally pasture-raised organic. You can refer to the Eco Tips I've written on eggs to help you choose the right ones.
🍟Serving suggestions
- Favorite dipping sauce - such as Tzatziki, ranch dressing, blue cheese dip or even sour cream!
- Fries - you can go for classic French fries, but sweet potato fries could be delicious! And Garlic Parmesan potatoes (even though they're not fries) would be heavenly too.
- Veggies - I love to serve these bites with grilled red peppers, grilled corn, green beans sautéed in garlic or celery sticks.
- Rice - my top 3 is regular Basmati rice, fried rice or Cantonese rice.
✨How to make these spicy buffalo chicken bites?
Recipe details and quantities are in the recipe card below.
- Cut your chicken thighs in medium-large pieces. Place them in a large bowl, add garlic powder, paprika, herbes de Provence, salt, black pepper, egg, cornstarch and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
- In the same time, heat a large skillet over medium heat, pour oil and heat it until it reaches 355°F/180°C.
- Add each pieces of chicken to hot oil, and deep-fry until golden on both sides. Set aside on paper towels, let them cool and deep-fry again until perfectly golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce by combining, in a pan on low heat, the Sriracha sauce, butter, honey, paprika, garlic powder and soy sauce. Stir until well combine and let it infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces, add fresh chives and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳Chef's tips
- Deep-fry twice for best results - the first cooking will evenly cook the chicken, while the second will crisp up the breading.
- The cooking time may vary according to the temperature of your frying oil.
💡Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the cooking method and make them in the Air Fryer or in the oven?
Yes of course you can!
- For the oven method - line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place your chicken pieces (only make one single layer) on it. Bake at 420°F/220°C for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through cooking.
- For the Air Fryer method - place your chicken bites in the Air Fryer basket (make one single layer) and cook at 400°F/205°C for 10 to 15 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through cooking.
Which hot sauce to use?
I use my favorite hot sauce ever, which is Sriracha sauce, but you can completely use another one, such as Frank's Red Hot sauce!
❄️Make ahead and storage
- Make ahead - if you want to make this dish ahead, I recommend letting the chicken pieces marinating in the sauce for up to 12 hours, in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Store - let the chicken pieces completely cool to room temperature then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
📖 Recette
Easy buffalo-style chicken bites recipe
These spicy chicken bites are deep-fried until they reach crispy perfection and then coated with a homemade buffalo sauce! Trust me when I say that every time I make this recipe, it's a huge hit my whole family ADORE!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon herbes de Provence
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
Homemade Buffalo sauce
- ½ cup Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- chives fresh and chopped
Instructions
- Cut your chicken thighs into medium-large pieces, cutting around the bones. Place them in a large bowl, add garlic powder, paprika, herbes de Provence, salt, black pepper, egg, cornstarch and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
- In the same time, heat a large skillet over medium heat, pour oil and heat it until it reaches 355°F/180°C.
- Add each pieces of chicken to hot oil, and deep-fry until golden on both sides. Set aside on paper towels, let them cool and deep-fry again until perfectly golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce by combining, in a pan on low heat, the Sriracha sauce, butter, honey, paprika, garlic powder and soy sauce. Stir until well combine and let it infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces, add fresh chives and enjoy!
Notes
- Make ahead - if you want to make this dish ahead, I recommend letting the chicken pieces marinating in the sauce for up to 12 hours, in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Store - let the chicken pieces completely cool to room temperature then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 367mg | Sodium: 3256mg | Potassium: 937mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5349IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 10mg
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