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Spicy Crispy Rice Bites – Easy Buffalo Chicken & Avocado Appetizer

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These spicy crispy rice bites feature a golden, crunchy rice base topped with creamy buffalo chicken and buttery avocado. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game day, or whenever you crave bold flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice (short grain, cooled)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (canola or sunflower)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Pinch salt
  • Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
  • Extra buffalo sauce, for drizzling (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • Crumbled blue cheese (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix gently until evenly seasoned.
  2. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Wet your hands and press the rice mixture into a 3/4-inch thick layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
  3. In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, and black pepper until creamy and well combined. Adjust spice to taste.
  4. Once chilled, lift the rice slab onto a cutting board and cut into 16 small rectangles (about 1.5 x 2 inches). Wet the knife between cuts if needed.
  5. Heat a generous layer of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (about 1/4 inch deep). When the oil shimmers, add rice pieces in batches. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. While rice cools slightly, slice or mash avocado and toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  7. Spoon a mound of buffalo chicken onto each crispy rice bite. Top with avocado. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, blue cheese, and extra buffalo sauce as desired.
  8. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately for best crispiness.

Notes

For best results, use day-old sushi rice and chill thoroughly before frying. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying rice bites. Adjust buffalo sauce and cream cheese to control spice level. For gluten-free, check your buffalo sauce and cream cheese labels. To make ahead, fry rice bases and re-crisp in the oven before topping. Vegetarian and dairy-free adaptations are possible.

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