Copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts
Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts are crispy wontons packed with spicy, creamy filling — everything you want in an easy party appetizer!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- wonton wrappers
- vegetable oil for frying
For Serving: (Optional)
- celery sticks
- buffalo sauce
- blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, and buffalo sauce until well combined.
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs and water together. In another dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour and kosher salt.
- To make the wontons, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a wonton wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal it. Fold the wrapper over the filling, pressing down to seal the edges. Repeat this process until all the chicken mixture has been used.
- Dredge each prepared wonton in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip the coated wonton into the beaten egg mixture, making sure to coat it evenly. Finally, dredge the wonton back into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Repeat this process with all the wontons.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (175°C). It's important to have enough oil to fully submerge the wontons. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil – if it sizzles and turns golden brown within seconds, the oil is hot enough.
- Carefully place the coated wontons into the hot oil, cooking them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry the wontons for approximately 5 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove them from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Optional: Serve the buffalo chicken wontons with celery sticks on the side for added freshness. You can also offer additional buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your desired level of spiciness. You can add more or less depending on your preference.
Make sure to fully seal the wonton wrappers to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
When dredging the wontons, shake off any excess flour before dipping them in the beaten egg mixture to ensure even coating.
Maintain the oil temperature at around 350°F (175°C) for crispy and evenly cooked wontons. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature throughout frying.
Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying the wontons to allow them to cook evenly and achieve a golden-brown color.
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to carefully remove the fried wontons from the oil, allowing any excess oil to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the buffalo chicken wontons immediately for the best taste and texture. Optional: Provide celery sticks, additional buffalo sauce, and blue cheese dressing as accompaniments for dipping, enhancing the flavors and providing a cooling element.
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to carefully remove the fried wontons from the oil, allowing any excess oil to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the buffalo chicken wontons immediately for the best taste and texture. Optional: Provide celery sticks, additional buffalo sauce, and blue cheese dressing as accompaniments for dipping, enhancing the flavors and providing a cooling element.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 64cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 307mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.2g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg