Bayou Sam’s Rooster Fire Balls

bayou sam's cajun grill

©2023

AuthorDartagnan
DifficultyIntermediate

"great balls of fire! these will ignite any gameday buffet"

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time40 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
For Chicken
 1 ½ lbs ground chicken, 1/3 breasts, 2/3 thighs, small die
 ½ cup plain bread crumbs
 2 xl egg whites
 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
For Breading
 1 cup Wondra Flour
 3 tbsp heavy cream, ice cold
  cup buttermilk, ice cold, divided reserving 3 T
 3 cups lard or Crisco to fry inoptional 3 T duck fat
 few shakes of table salt
Serve with
 Rémoulade de Citron Sauce
 Bayou Sam’s Cayenne Cane Syrup
 ¼ cup scallions, sliced
1

Fold bread crumbs into ground chicken, don't over mix Mix cayenne, Triple Blast seasoning and egg whites together, then into the meat mixture.

2

Roll into balls [1 1/2 T baller]. Place on 1/4 sheet pan lined with parchment paper, not touching. Set them in the freezer for 20 minutes.

3

Large cast iron or Magnalite skillet heat the oil to 365°.

4

Mix Wondra, Triple Blast and Feux in a medium baking dish. Gently stir in the heavy cream and the reserved 3 tablespoons buttermilk with a fork until small lumps form throughout the mixture. Don't overmix.

5

Place 2/3 cup of buttermilk into another medium baking dish. Place chicken directly into the cold buttermilk and roll around to coat. One at a time, remove each ball, letting any excess drip off. Roll them into the flour mixture until it is completely covered with a thick layer. Transfer the breaded chicken balls another parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken. Do not stack or touch. IMPORTANT: Place back in freezer for at least 15 minutes.

6

When oil is to temp, fry in batches for approximately 6-7 minutes (165° internal), turning when needed or golden brown color. TIP: Do not overcrowd pan or pot. Starting at the 12 o'clock position, place first ball, then clockwise around, then 3 in the center. Should have 2 batches.

7

Remove to foil lined pan with Bradley rack, shake of table salt, then into warming oven tented until all are finished.

Ingredients

For Chicken
 1 ½ lbs ground chicken, 1/3 breasts, 2/3 thighs, small die
 ½ cup plain bread crumbs
 2 xl egg whites
 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
For Breading
 1 cup Wondra Flour
 3 tbsp heavy cream, ice cold
  cup buttermilk, ice cold, divided reserving 3 T
 3 cups lard or Crisco to fry inoptional 3 T duck fat
 few shakes of table salt
Serve with
 Rémoulade de Citron Sauce
 Bayou Sam’s Cayenne Cane Syrup
 ¼ cup scallions, sliced

Directions

1

Fold bread crumbs into ground chicken, don't over mix Mix cayenne, Triple Blast seasoning and egg whites together, then into the meat mixture.

2

Roll into balls [1 1/2 T baller]. Place on 1/4 sheet pan lined with parchment paper, not touching. Set them in the freezer for 20 minutes.

3

Large cast iron or Magnalite skillet heat the oil to 365°.

4

Mix Wondra, Triple Blast and Feux in a medium baking dish. Gently stir in the heavy cream and the reserved 3 tablespoons buttermilk with a fork until small lumps form throughout the mixture. Don't overmix.

5

Place 2/3 cup of buttermilk into another medium baking dish. Place chicken directly into the cold buttermilk and roll around to coat. One at a time, remove each ball, letting any excess drip off. Roll them into the flour mixture until it is completely covered with a thick layer. Transfer the breaded chicken balls another parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken. Do not stack or touch. IMPORTANT: Place back in freezer for at least 15 minutes.

6

When oil is to temp, fry in batches for approximately 6-7 minutes (165° internal), turning when needed or golden brown color. TIP: Do not overcrowd pan or pot. Starting at the 12 o'clock position, place first ball, then clockwise around, then 3 in the center. Should have 2 batches.

7

Remove to foil lined pan with Bradley rack, shake of table salt, then into warming oven tented until all are finished.

Notes

Bayou Sam’s Rooster Fire Balls