Blazing Buffalo Bites Food

CHICKEN MEATLOAF BITES

Steps:

• Sweat the celery and onions in the oil in a medium saucepot over medium heat until well glazed, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix the cooled vegetables, chicken, breadcrumbs, heavy cream, soy sauce, steak sauce, salt and eggs together well, until the mixture is uniform. Place into two parchment-lined and greased 9- by 4-inch loaf pans. Bake until the loaves reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes.
• Cool, and then portion into 2-ounce bize-size pieces. At Yardbird we make our ketchup from scratch, but you can pick your favorite barbecue sauce, ketchup, Sriracha or any other favorite condiment to serve alongside.

BUFFALO FRIED MOZZARELLA BITES

Steps:

• For the mozzarella bites: Cut the mozzarella sticks into fourths, creating bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• Add the flour to a shallow dish. Combine the eggs and milk in a second shallow dish. Combine the panko, Parmesan and parsley in a third shallow dish.
• Bread the mozzarella by first rolling each piece in the flour, then dunking it in the egg/milk mixture, then placing it in the panko mixture. Use your hands to ensure the entire piece is coated in the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a sheet pan and repeat with the remaining mozzarella pieces. Transfer to the freezer to firm up, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add two inches of oil to a skillet. Heat to 375 degrees F.
• For the buffalo sauce: Combine the hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the butter has melted and the sauce is hot, then remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
• Fry the mozzarella bites in batches until golden, between 45 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to overcook. Carefully remove to drain on a paper towel and immediately sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve hot alongside a bowl of warm buffalo sauce, a bowl of ranch dressing and the carrot and celery sticks.

BUCKY BITES

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound cheese curds with 1 tablespoon flour; set aside. Whisk 1 cup each flour and lager with 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Working in small batches, dip the curds in the batter using a slotted spoon; let the excess drip off, then deep-fry in 1 inch of 375 degrees F vegetable oil until golden, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Mix cup mayonnaise with 1 grated small garlic clove; serve with the fried cheese curds.

RACHAEL'S CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
• In a food processor combine paprika, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, onion, garlic and cayenne. Finely chop the mixture by pulsing.
• Heat oil in a small pan over medium low heat. When oil is warm, stir herb and garlic mixture into oil and heat 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat. The oil will become infused with the flavor of the herbs and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and stir in vinegar and salt. Taste to adjust seasonings.
• Cut chicken tenders into thirds and place in a shallow dish. Wash hands.
• Spoon half of your chimichurri over the chicken and coat completely and evenly. Using tongs, transfer the bites to the hot grill and cook 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Transfer bites to a serving plate. Serve with party picks and reserved chimichurri sauce for dipping.

KICKIN' BUFFALO CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• CUT cheese slices diagonally in half. Toss chicken with sauce. Top crackers with cheese and chicken mixture; place 6 on microwaveable plate.
• MICROWAVE on HIGH 10 to 15 sec. or until cheese begins to melt. Repeat with remaining topped crackers.
• DRIZZLE with dressing. Serve warm.
• Special Extra: If your guests like their Buffalo chicken "inferno style," top each appetizer with an extra dash of hot pepper sauce before serving.
• nutritional information per serving:
• 80 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 2G Saturated Fat, 10 mg Cholesterol, 140 mg Sodium, 4g Carbohydrate, 0g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugars, 4g Protein

BUFFALO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower and oil; toss to coat. In batches, arrange cauliflower in a single layer in air-fryer basket. Cook until florets are tender and edges are browned, 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through. In a large bowl, combine buffalo sauce and melted butter. Add cauliflower; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. In a small bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with cauliflower and, if desired, celery sticks.