Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Pizza Bombs

Ingredients

- 6 medium jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 potato skins
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 chicken franks, diced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayo
- 1/4 cup buffalo ranch sauce
- 12 pieces chicken gyoza, chopped
- 1 whole pizza dough
- 1 tsp Ajinomoto (optional)
- Oil, for deep frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
Begin by slicing the jalapeño peppers lengthwise and deseeding them. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature or microwaving it for a few seconds. Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it. Dice the chicken franks and chop the chicken gyoza into small pieces. Preheat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (approximately 175°C).

2. Assemble the Filling:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crumbled bacon, diced chicken franks, chopped chicken gyoza, ketchup, mustard, sriracha mayo, buffalo ranch sauce, and shredded cheese. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Add Ajinomoto if using to enhance the umami flavor.

3. Stuff the Jalapeños and Potato Skins:
- PT15M
- 15 minutes
Fill each halved jalapeño pepper with a generous amount of the prepared filling. Repeat this process for the potato skins, ensuring a hefty filling that slightly overflows when placed.

4. Prepare the Pizza Dough:
- PT5M
- 5 minutes
Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into small squares, enough to wrap around each filled jalapeño and potato skin.

5. Wrap and Seal the Bombs:
- PT15M
- 15 minutes
Place one filled jalapeño or potato skin onto a piece of dough, wrap, and pinch the edges to seal completely, forming a small bomb or pouch.

6. Deep Fry the Bombs:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
Carefully lower each bomb into the preheated oil. Fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
- PT5M
- 5 minutes
Serve the Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Pizza Bombs hot with additional buffalo ranch or sriracha mayo for dipping.

Total Time

PT1H10M
1 hour and 10 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

jalapeño bombs, chicken snacks, deep-fried appetizers, spicy cheese bombs, pizza snacks, creamy jalapeño bites, gourmet appetizers, bacon cheese stuffed, finger food, party snacks

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,800 calories

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