These Copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts bring all the crunch and are so delicious with that tangy sauce and flavorful chicken. This is my favorite of the shareable apps but are so hearty they are almost more of a meal!
These crunchy delights from the Cheesecake Factory Happy Hour Menu have chicken, cheese and a spicy buffalo sauce all stuffed in a spiced shell and deep fried. This copycat version has all the crunchy and cheese but you get to make it at home! It’s a bit messy but so worth it!
What’s in the Buffalo Blasts Cheesecake Factory recipe?
- shredded chicken
- shredded mozzarella cheese – you could also use cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese
- buffalo-style wing sauce or hot sauce
- eggs
- water
- Hooters Wing Breading
- cornstarch
- Kosher salt
- wonton wrappers
- vegetable or canola oil
- celery sticks
- Blue Cheese Dressing
How to Make Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts
These Buffalo Blasts aren’t difficult but they are messy! It’s best to lay out everything in advance to help during the preparation. I used leftover rotisserie chicken for this recipe – which makes the prep super easy!
- Start by mixing your filling together in a large bowl – chicken, cheese, and wing sauce
- Then, set up breading stations. Whisk together eggs and water in one tray. In a separate shallow dish, stir together Hooters breading, cornstarch and salt in a second tray.
- On a cutting board or flat surface, lay out one wonton wrapper and spoon 2 tablespoon of the buffalo chicken mixture in center of the wonton wrapper.
- Dip pastry brush (or dip finger) in egg mixture and brush lightly around edges of wrapper.
- Fold wrapper over filling, forming a triangle, pressing to seal edges. Set aside, and repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
- Once you have all your buffalo blasts formed – you’re ready for the messy part!
- Preheat oil to 350°F in a Dutch oven (or deep dish frying pan) over medium to medium-high. (Temp check with an instant read thermometer)
- Lay stuffed wontons in Hooters flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and repeat two more times – you want a really thick double breading! That’s the key to make them just like the Cheesecake Factory!
- Be sure to let the excess drip and shake off between breadings.
- Hand wash break! Your fingers are going to be coated! Be sure to wash up before you fry!
- Fry 2 at a time until golden brown and flaky, flipping occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Small batches are the best way to fry these. They are fairly large. Be sure to let the oil heat back up between batches.
- Place a wire rack with paper towels underneath on a rimmed baking sheet. Put buffalo blasts on rack and set in warm 250 F oven while you’re frying the remaining blasts.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks, and buffalo sauce and blue cheese for dipping.
These Buffalo Blasts quickly became a favorite – they’re extra crunchy – and I love using the Hooters Wing Breading. Cheesecake Factory uses a spiced breading and the Hooters Breading is my favorite!
Are Buffalo Blasts spicy?
This crispy Cheesecake Factory snack can be as spicy as you like when you make it at home! The spice comes from the Buffalo Wing sauce that you mix your chicken and cheese with. I’m not big on spicy so I used a mild variety that I got at Kroger but if you like it hot – use a hot wing sauce! I did use a Buffalo Wing sauce rather than Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo – but use what you like!
Can you make Buffalo Blasts in the Air Fryer?
I’m obsessed with my air fryer – but I wouldn’t make these in it. They’ve got a very thick coating of a flour breading and you just couldn’t spray it with enough olive oil for them to come out right in the air fryer. I love my air fryer – but but it’s best with a light breading or a panko crust vs. flour. You’re better off just making them the old fashioned way in oil!
What to serve with Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts
Besides a side of celery with Blue Cheese – these are crying out for some veggies or other appetizers for a big fun dinner of snacks! Here are a few of my favorite ideas:
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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp water
- 3 cups Hooters Wing Breading
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 8 7" square wonton wrappers
- 4 cups canola or vegetable oil
- celery sticks
- Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
- Start by mixing your filling together in a large bowl – chicken, cheese, and wing sauce1 cup shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- Then, set up breading stations. Whisk together eggs and water in one tray. In a separate shallow dish, stir together Hooters breading, cornstarch and salt in a second tray.3 eggs, 3 tbsp water, 3 cups Hooters Wing Breading, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp kosher salt
- On a cutting board or flat surface, lay out one wonton wrapper and spoon 2 tablespoon of the buffalo chicken mixture in center of the wonton wrapper.8 7" square wonton wrappers
- Dip pastry brush (or dip finger) in egg mixture and brush lightly around edges of wrapper.
- Fold wrapper over filling, forming a triangle, pressing to seal edges. Set aside, and repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
- Do not discard egg mixture.
- Preheat oil to 350°F in a Dutch oven (or deep dish frying pan) over medium to medium-high. (Temp check with an instant read thermometer)4 cups canola or vegetable oil
- Lay stuffed wontons in Hooters flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and repeat two more times – you want a really thick double breading! That’s the key to make them just like the Cheesecake Factory!Be sure to let the excess drip and shake off between breadings.
- Fry 2 at a time until golden brown and flaky, flipping occasionally, about 5 minutes. Small batches are the best way to fry these. They are fairly large. Be sure to let the oil heat back up between batches.
- Place a wire rack with paper towels underneath on a rimmed baking sheet. Put buffalo blasts on rack and set in warm 250 F oven while you’re frying the remaining blasts.
- Repeat process with remaining pieces.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks, and buffalo sauce and blue cheese for dipping.celery sticks, Blue Cheese Dressing
Andrea says
I cant believe I’ve never heard of these. They sound amazing! I can’t wait to dig in!
Casey says
OMG, BUFFALO! I actually skipped the breading and threw them in the air fryer and it was AMAZINGGG!
Tara says
Oh yum! So much flavor and I love all that mozzarella cheese. Such a great copycat recipe.
Gwynn says
OMG! I’ll be making these bites of deliciousness at home from now on and canceling my reservation at Cheesecake Factory. Happy hour just got more delicious!
Tavo says
Loved this buffalo chicken recipe! I am making it today this weekend!