Description
These Buffalo Chicken Pastry Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy cheeses, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly baked until golden brown, these bite-sized treats make a crowd-pleasing snack or party finger food with a savory, tangy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Pastry & Finishing
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and creamy.
- Prepare the Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet gently to even it out. Cut the sheet into 9 equal squares to form the individual pastry bases for the bites.
- Fill and Seal the Pastry: Spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each square. Bring the corners of each pastry square toward the center and pinch together firmly to seal, forming a neat pouch to hold the filling during baking.
- Bake the Pastry Bites: Arrange the filled pastry pouches seam-side down on the lined baking sheet. Use a brush to coat the tops with the beaten egg wash for a glossy, golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries puff up nicely and turn golden brown and flaky.
- Finish and Serve: When baked, remove the pastry bites from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter to add richness. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and flaky sea salt on top if desired. Serve warm alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping to enhance the buffalo flavor.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Puff pastry should be fully thawed for ease of rolling and folding.
- Make sure to seal the pastry edges well to prevent filling from leaking while baking.
- Serve immediately for best texture; these are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
