Spicy Buffalo Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Spicy Buffalo Bites made with cottage cheese and shredded chicken combine bold hot sauce flavors with a crispy baked texture. Perfectly seasoned with paprika and garlic powder, these protein-packed bites are baked to golden perfection and make a delicious, healthy snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature before baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cooked chicken, hot sauce, almond flour, egg, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Form Bites: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls with your hands, making sure they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick liner, then place the bites evenly spaced apart on the sheet.
- Bake: Bake the buffalo bites in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are set firmly.
- Serve: Serve the bites warm, ideally with a side of Greek yogurt ranch dressing for dipping to complement the spicy flavor.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken for convenience or cook your own chicken breast beforehand.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level.
- Almond flour helps bind the mixture and adds a subtle nutty flavor; coconut flour can be used as an alternative but may require different quantities.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture preservation.
- For a crispier exterior, broil the bites for 1-2 minutes after baking but watch closely to avoid burning.
Keywords: Spicy Buffalo Bites, Cottage Cheese Bites, Healthy Appetizer, Low Carb Snack, Baked Buffalo Bites, Chicken Snacks
