🌶️🐍 Spicy Rattlesnake Bites 🐍🌶️
Fiery, cheesy chicken bites with jalapeños—crispy outside, creamy inside, and perfect for spice lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Oil for frying
Directions
- Preheat oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheddar, cream cheese, jalapeños, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form bites: Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Fry: Carefully drop balls into hot oil in batches. Fry 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain: Remove bites and place on paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~250 kcal per serving
🔥 Crispy, cheesy, and spicy—these bites are a bold appetizer that packs a punch!