Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls are a simple game day recipe made with buffalo chicken, sharp cheddar and blue cheese dipping sauce. A deliciously easy party appetizer!
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls
These amazing Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls are a healthier version of fried cheese with a spicy twist!
This easy chicken cheese ball recipe will transform your game day snacks into something extra fun. These delicious crunchy, cheesy, spicy air fryer chicken balls will definitely be memorable among your friends and family! Bring them to a Chili Party or serve for the big game. Either way, everyone loves this easy appetizer!
When Borden® Cheese asked me to share a game day recipe featuring their delicious cheese, it was a no brainer to do something with my air fryer.
Don’t worry if you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make this fabulous Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball recipe using the traditional frying method.
Easy Air Fryer Snack Recipe
The air fryer is a less messy, quick and healthy way to fry your food. We LOVE ours! My son and husband have been using it non-stop. For a couple of guys who never cook, I’m amazed by the things they are frying up in the air fryer.
My husband hosts a party each year for the big game. His game day parties always crack me up, because he doesn’t invite anyone but our kids and me! I designed this Football Squares Printable for our fun activity. This recipe will be the perfect snack to serve my crew.
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Easy Game Day Recipe
Served with blue cheese dipping sauce and celery, this is one game day recipe that will be gone in minutes.
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Be sure to make a few batches of these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls! Make them ahead of time, refrigerate then bake in your air fryer when you’re ready to serve.
These only take 10 minutes of bake time! Healthy, wholesome and fast is a winning recipe for sure!
Want a meatless option? Try this amazing Air Fryer Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower.
Watch Amy Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls
This amazing Air Fryer Chicken is super easy and fun for any party!
Watch my video below in the recipe card for directions. Be sure to for more fun recipes and party ideas.
I hope you love this simple game day recipe! Next time you go grocery shopping, pick up some Borden® Cheese.There is a wide range of varieties and flavors the whole family will love!
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken (store-bought)
- ¼ cup Buffalo wing hot sauce
- 1 ¾ cups Borden® Cheese Sharp Cheddar Shreds
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1.2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup Blue cheese dressing
- 2-3 celery sticks and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add chicken and hot sauce to a blender or food processor and pulse until shredded.
- Place chicken into a large bowl and mix in cheese and black pepper.
- Roll the chicken mixture into small golf ball sized balls.
- Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs into separate bowls.
- One at a time, roll each ball into the flour first, then egg, then bread crumbs. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer container with cooking spray (or use parchment paper).
- Place the chicken cheese balls into the air fryer and bake at 370 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing dipping sauce and garnish with fresh parsley celery sticks.
Notes
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Recipe Video
Nutrition
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- Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Originally published January 22, 2019 and sponsored by Borden® Cheese – Updated 2025
How many ounces of chicken needed? 16 ounces?
Thanks Rachael. I’m addicted to them now!
These are such a fun appetizer idea. I want to sink my teeth in right now! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I can’t wait to make them again for the big New England game!!
These look delicious! Perfect for game day.
I love that the air fryer makes these so crunchy!
OMG yummmm! Talk about addicting!
My husband loves using the Air Fryer! I’ll definitely share this recipe with him!
I’m over her drooling! These look so so good!
Here is a great reason for me to buy an air fryer! These are perfect for game day!
Thanks! I love this cheese and needed a new idea for the airfryer. looks great.
What a great game day snack! I need an air fryer for sure now!!
They are addicting! ha!
Made these for a game day snack last week, so good!!