Airfryer Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pockets

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pockets are loaded with flavor and light on calories. They’re a delicious appetizer or snack that’s low in calories and only 5 WW points!

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?  Equipment

• Instant Pot or Airfryer
• Medium Mixing Bowls

? INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups self rising flour
• 2 cups fat free greek yogurt
• 1 cup shredded buffalo chicken
• 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican Cheese

? INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine the self rising flour and greek yogurt to form a dough. Divide into 8 balls.
2. In a separate medium bowl, combine the shredded buffalo chicken and cheese. Mix well.
3. Roll out each dough ball and place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken cheese mixture in the middle. Fold and seal the edges around the filling. Spray the ball with cooking spray and place in the airfryer.
4. Cook in an airfryer on 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before eating.

? Recipe Tips and Variations

• Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to do 2 batches so the pockets have enough size to cook (the pockets will expand in size as they bake)
• These are great served with a side of ranch dressing
• If you don’t have self rising flour on hand, regular flour can be used as a substitute. To use regular flour in this recipe, mix together 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt.
• I like to spray each pocket with a little cooking spray but an egg wash can also be used.

? HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

Leftovers (if there are any!) should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To freeze, allow the cheesy buffalo pockets to fully cool. Tightly wrap in saran wrap and then place into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 5 months. To defrost, place in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving. Heat 1-2 minutes in the microwave before serving.

? More Healthy Appetizer Recipes

• Instant Pot Churro Bites
• Chicken Taco “Cupcakes”
• Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chip
• S’more Puppy Chow
• Pepperoni Pizza “Cupcakes”

? RECIPE

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pockets

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Cheesy buffalo chicken pockets are bursting with flavor in a delicious crispy crust. They're full of flavor and low in calories. They're a great healthy party appetizer or lunch that's super easy to make!

Ali

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Equipment

• Instant Pot Air Fryer + EPC Combo 
• Mixing Bowl Set with Lids

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups self rising flour
• 2 cups fat free greek yogurt

Buffalo Chicken Filling

• 1 cup shredded buffalo chicken
• 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine the self rising flour and greek yogurt to form a dough. Divide into 8 balls.
• In a separate medium bowl, combine the shredded buffalo chicken and cheese. Mix well.
  
• Roll out each dough ball and place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken cheese mixture in the middle. Fold and seal the edges around the filling.
  
• Spray the ball with cooking spray and place in the airfryer.
  
• Cook in an airfryer on 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before eating.
  

Notes

• Self-rising flour can be substituted for regular flour by adding in baking powder and salt. To do this, use 2 cups flour, 1 1/2tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Mix together before adding in the greek yogurt
• Egg wash can be substituted for cooking spray

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