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Buffalo Blasts are a crispy, spicy, and flavorful appetizer that combines tangy buffalo chicken and cheese in golden fried pockets. These bite-size appetizers made with a blend of melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty buffalo sauce, are wrapped in wonton wrappers and fried to golden perfection. These popular Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts are a super popular appetizer.

My kids love hitting Cheesecake Factory whenever everyone is in town. The menu is extensive, the portions are huge, and they love it! I was researching what are their most popular appetizers and one of them is their Buffalo Blasts. Of course, we had to try them and then recreate them at home.

Since it is almost the Super Bowl, I wanted to sneak in another appetizer recipe for you. This one is super easy, especially since I use a rotisserie chicken to make it extra simple. Here’s a list of my favorite Super Bowl Recipes all in one place.

Why are Buffalo Blasts so popular?

Buffalo sauce lovers appreciate the tangy heat paired with the cheesy filling. The fried wontons are super crispy and the creamy filling pairs perfectly with it.

They are one of the most ordered appetizers at the Cheesecake Factory…for good reason.

These Buffalo Chicken Blasts are party-friendly since they are bite-sized and easy to eat and share. We love to serve them at parties, gatherings, and get together.

Ingredients:

Here’s what you need to make homemade buffalo blasts. They are super simple using only 7 ingredients — chicken, buffalo sauce, butter, cheese, pepper, all folded into a wonton wrapper and fried until perfectly crispy. Dipping them in ranch or blue cheese dressing puts them over the top!

Cooked Shredded Chicken: I love to use rotisserie chicken since it is so convenient.
Buffalo Sauce: I suggest using your favorite hot wing buffalo sauce.
Butter: Adding melted butter adds richness to the buffalo sauce.
Shredded Cheese: Use cheddar, Monterey jack, mozzarella cheese, or a mix of cheeses.
Pepper: To add some more flavor, sprinkle black pepper into the chicken mixture.
Wonton Wrappers: These square egg roll wrappers can be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
Oil: This is used for frying the buffalo chicken wontons. I suggest using a neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil.
Optional: add sliced green onions into the mixture for more flavor.
Dipping: I suggest dipping the crispy buffalo chicken wontons into ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Serve with crunchy carrots or celery sticks for extra crunch.

How to make Buffalo Blasts:

Make the Filling In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, shredded cheese, and black pepper. If you like a creamier filling, stir in a bit of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Assemble the Buffalo Blasts. Lay wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water (this acts as the glue). Bring two opposite corners of the wonton wrapper together to form a triangle shape.

Making buffalo chicken blasts in wonton wrappers

Heat the Oil. In a deep pan or pot, pour enough oil to submerge the wontons (about 2–3 inches deep). Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
Fry the Buffalo Blasts. Gently place 3–4 at a time (depending on pan size) into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 2–3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they turn golden brown.
Keep Them Warm. Place fried Buffalo Blasts on a baking sheet in a low oven, about 200 degrees, to keep them crispy and warm while you finish frying the rest.
Serve with Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing. Serve with carrot sticks or celery sticks.

Tips on how to fry foods:

Check the oil temperature. I suggest keeping the oil at about 350 degrees F so keep a kitchen thermometer handy. If the oil is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside warms. If the oil is too cool, the buffalo blasts will turn too greasy.
Avoid overcrowding. Fry in small batches so the oven temperature doesn’t drop too much.
Drain excess oil. Have a stack of paper towels on a plate ready so when you remove the buffalo blasts from the oil, it will help maintain the crispiness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about how to make homemade buffalo blasts.

Can I use an air fryer instead of frying the buffalo blasts?

I haven’t recipe tested it but if you are looking for a lighter version, you could try using an air fryer. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F. Arrange blasts in a single layer, spray lightly with oil, and cook for 6–8 minutes or until crispy.

Can I make these in advance?

You can assemble Buffalo Blasts ahead of time and freeze them (uncooked) in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Fry from frozen, adding a minute or two to the total cooking time.

I hope you love these homemade Cheesecake Factory–inspired Buffalo Blasts! With their spicy filling, melty cheese, and crispy wonton shell, they will be a hit at your next party. Serve them with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing and crispy carrot sticks and celery.

If you love buffalo sauce recipes, check out my creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip, easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders, crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos, and Mexican-inspired Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas.

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