Fried Buffalo Chicken Pizza Rolls (Sourdough Pizza)
These Sourdough Pizza Rolls with Fried Buffalo Chicken bits and freshly grated mozzarella are not only an insanely delicious game day recipe, but also a fun way to spice up your Friday Pizza Nights! The outsides are crispy, yet the insides stay chewy and cheesy. It’s a must try!
Ingredients you’ll need:
- pizza dough (click here for my overnight sourdough pizza dough recipe)
- chicken
- flour
- baking powder
- seasonings
- eggs
- milk
- aged mozzarella
- buffalo sauce
- ranch
- chives
How to Make (Super Easy) Fried Chicken:
This isn’t my typical southern fried chicken recipe; however, the outcome is still super crispy and the chicken stays tender. It’s an easy method for when you’re in a hurry!
- Do not pat the chicken dry! Dredge the chicken through the flour, baking powder, and seasonings mixture.
- Dredge the chicken through beaten eggs. I sometimes add a tablespoon or so of milk to help loosen up the eggs.
- Dredge the chicken back through the flour mixture until very well coated.
- Fry in hot oil (ideally at 350F) for a few minutes on each side, until deeply golden.
- Place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oils.
- If you feel like you’re chicken may not be fully cooked, bake in the oven at 400F for 6-10 minutes.
How to Keep Pizza Dough from Sticking to the Pizza Peel?
When I first started making homemade pizza using an outdoor pizza oven, I would get so frustrated at how the dough would stick to the pizza peel. SO, here are my fool proof methods I’ve learned over the years to prevent that!
- Cover the pizza peel with flour AND cornmeal. The cornmeal will especially help the pizza to roll right off into the oven.
- Make sure your pizza dough is dry with flour and not sticky.
- Use your pizza dough right from the fridge. Do not give it much time to sit out on the counter (unless using store-bought and instructions require otherwise).
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Fried Buffalo Chicken Pizza Rolls
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade*
- 8 oz block Mozzarella freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup Ranch plus more for serving
- 1 lb. Chicken boneless and skinless, breast or thighs
- 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp. EACH: Baking Powder, Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
- 2 large Eggs beaten
- 1 tbsp. Milk
- Fresh Chives for garnishing
- Frying Oil
Instructions
- Preheat conventional oven to 450F.
To Make the Fried Chicken:
- In a skillet over medium high heat, add 2-3″ of a neutral oil. Heat up to 350F, or until the oil is glistening.
- Set up your battering station with two bowls. In the first bowl, add the flour, baking powder and seasonings. Mix well. In the second bowl, beat the eggs and milk until smooth.
- TIP: If using chicken breasts, I recommend slicing them in half lengthwise and even pounding between two sheet of parchment to help make a more tender outcome after frying.
- Dredge each chicken piece through the flour, then the eggs mixture, and back through the flour mixture until well coated.
- Fry the chicken in small batches for a 2-4 minutes on each side, until deeply golden.
- Place in the oven to finish baking for 5-8 minutes. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t burn!
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces (about 1/4-1/2″ thick). Toss in the buffalo sauce to desired preference.
To Make the Pizza Rolls:
- Gently stretch out the pizza dough to 1/4″ thick rectangle.
- Evenly spread out the grated mozzarella, then the chopped fried buffalo chicken pieces.
- Roll up lengthwise. (Optional: Brush with with olive oil, then garnish with sesame seeds.) Use a serrated knife to slice into 4 pieces.
- Place on a pan lined with parchment paper, gently press down to ensure all the layers for each stay together.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until deeply golden brown on all sides.
To Serve:
- Drizzle with buffalo sauce and ranch. Garnish with fresh chives. Enjoy warm!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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