Potato Bites Buffalo Style (5 Ingredients)

5 from 4 votes

A crispy and delicious shredded potato appetizer with the flavors of buffalo hot wings baked right in!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Author: Kristin

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Shred the potatoes (I used a cheese grater) to make about 2 cups. Squeeze them in a clean towel to remove excess liquid, then place them in a large bowl.
2 medium russet potatoes
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buffalo sauce, and salt. Pour the egg mixture into the potatoes and mix well.
1 egg, ¼ cup buffalo sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix in the blue cheese crumbles.
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
Using a cookie scoop (or a tablespoon if you don't have a cookie scoop), make balls from the potato mixture and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the outsides are brown and crispy.

No need to peel the potatoes before shredding them.
To streamline prep time, you can buy pre-shredded potatoes.
Don't skip the step of squeezing as much liquid as possible out of the shredded potatoes. It helps the bites hold together much better and get crispier.

You can swap the blue cheese crumbles with shredded cheddar or mozzarella if you prefer a milder flavor.
Add finely chopped green onions or parsley for garnish.
For extra heat, stir a pinch of cayenne into the mixture or drizzle more buffalo sauce on top before serving.

Store any leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.
To make ahead, you can assemble and freeze the bites BEFORE baking, then when you're ready, bake them right from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.