Description
Buffalo chicken meatballs are a spicy, tangy, and protein-packed appetizer or meal. These baked meatballs are coated in rich Buffalo sauce and perfect for game day, meal prep, or a weeknight dinner. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate flavor experience.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Buffalo Sauce:
- ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Mix gently until combined.
Step 3: Shape the Meatballs
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form 1-inch meatballs. Roll gently between your palms and place them on the baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake the Meatballs
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Make the Buffalo Sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in hot sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
Step 6: Toss & Serve
Place cooked meatballs in a large bowl and pour the Buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently to coat. Serve with blue cheese crumbles, parsley, and dipping sauces.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, broil the meatballs for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot sauce.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.v
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg