Buffalo Blasts (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts are crispy fried pasta pockets packed with saucy, cheesy buffalo chicken. They’re an indulgent appetizer to make at home for game day, entertaining, or just when you’re craving the restaurant favorite.
So there are people that go to the Cheesecake Factory just for the cheesecake, and then there are people that know that all the other stuff is just as good- or better than the desserts!
If you’ve ever ordered Buffalo Blasts at The Cheesecake Factory, you already that these are an appetizer lover’s dream food and just as delicious as any slice of cheesecake on their prolific menu.
These crispy little bites are loaded with cheesy, buffalo flavor, all tucked inside a golden, crunchy fried pasta pocket type shell.
They are perfectly dippable and totally delicious dunked in blue cheese or ranch.
We’re talking totally addictive if you love crunchy, cheesy buffalo goodness.
However taking the family out for Cheesecake Factory isn’t in our budget for more than special occasions.
Those dinners add up quick.
But these copycat Cheesecake Factor Buffalo Blasts have all the flavors you love with no need to spend as much as you would eating out.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Chicken– Use rotisserie chicken for ease. Dice it into small pieces.
- Cheese– Shredded mozzarella.
- Buffalo sauce– Your favorite kind. Homemade Buffalo Sauce is super yummy in this.
- Eggs and milk– For dredging the stuffed wontons in.
- Flour– To bread the wontons.
- Spices– Salt and smoked paprika. This will season the flour.
- Wonton wrappers– Find them in the produce section near the other fresh Asian foods.
- Oil– For frying
How to Make
Making copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts at home is actually really easy.
It’s a recipe that requires more assembling than actual cooking.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer or oven until they are warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overfill the wonton wrappers or the filling will leak out and the wrappers will break open during frying.
- Make sure to batch cook them. You don’t want to cook them all at once because this will lower the temperature of the oil and cause them to cook unevenly.
- Set the cooked batches on a paper towel lined plate or tray to drain the excess oil while you cook the other batches. Just tent them loosely with foil to keep them warm while you cook the rest.
Other Copycat Cheesecake Factory Recipes
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts are a delicious addition to game day or parties or just anytime you want that signature appetizer at home.
Make them and enjoy!
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Buffalo Blasts (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 cups small diced chicken
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat to 350 FOil for frying
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, mozzarella cheese and buffalo sauce; set aside.2 cups small diced chicken, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- In a large shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk; set aside.2 large eggs, ¼ cup milk
- In a separate large shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt and smoked paprika and set aside.1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto the center of each wonton wrapper, fold in half along the diagonal and use water to seal the edges.24 wonton wrappers
- Dip each wonton first into the egg mixture, then the flour mixture.
- Fry 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Fry in batches of 4-6, depending on pot size so that it isn't overcrowded.
- Serve immediately with ranch and extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- Don't overfill the wonton wrappers or the filling will leak out and the wrappers will break open during frying.
- Make sure to batch cook them. You don't want to cook them all at once because this will lower the temperature of the oil and cause them to cook unevenly.
- Set the cooked batches on a paper towel lined plate or tray to drain the excess oil while you cook the other batches. Just tent them loosely with foil to keep them warm while you cook the rest.
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