Buffalo Balls (Simplified)

Optional: Prepare step 1 and let refrigerate for 4-24 hours.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1.5 cups of Ritz crackers (1.5 sleeves), black pepper, paprika, basil, celery salt, cumin, half of cayenne pepper, 1 cup blue cheese. Mix well. Optional: refrigerate for 4-24 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Pour 2 inches of canola oil in a small to medium skillet and heat the oil to 350 degrees over medium-high heat. Set a cooling rack over a baking sheet.

Step 3

Form the chicken mixture into walnut-sized balls and set aside on a plate. Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Dip each ball in the eggs, then roll it into the crackers, covering it thoroughly.

Step 4

Add the balls to the hot oil (in batches to prevent overcrowding) and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. They cook quickly! Place on rack over pan.

Step 5

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in hot sauce and keep warm over low heat.

Step 6

To serve, drizzle the hot sauce over the buffalo Balls or serve as a dip on the side.