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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites Recipe with Easy Blue Cheese Dip

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These crispy buffalo chicken pretzel bites combine a crunchy pretzel exterior with a spicy buffalo chicken filling, served with a creamy homemade blue cheese dip. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup warm water (240 ml), around 110°F (43°C)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup baking soda (60 g) for boiling
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (57 g), melted
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (280 g)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (120 ml)
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened (57 g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (75 g)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (60 ml)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the pretzel dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Let the dough rise: Cover the bowl and leave in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the buffalo chicken filling: Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until combined.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the pretzel bites: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Cut into 1.5-inch squares. Place a spoonful of buffalo chicken filling on half the squares.
  7. Seal the bites: Top each filled square with a plain square and pinch edges tightly to seal. Shape into small balls or squares.
  8. Boil in baking soda water: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add baking soda. Drop pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds until they float. Remove and place on baking sheet.
  9. Bake: Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle coarse salt if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy.
  10. Make the blue cheese dip: Combine blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy but chunky. Chill until serving.
  11. Serve: Let pretzel bites cool a few minutes and serve with blue cheese dip.

Notes

Use warm water around 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough until smooth and elastic for best texture. Boil pretzel bites in baking soda water to create the classic pretzel crust. Seal bites tightly to prevent filling leakage. Chill blue cheese dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. Dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Freeze shaped but unboiled bites for later use. Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control heat level.

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