Description
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a spicy, flavorful appetizer perfect for game day or parties. Made with ground chicken and a blend of savory seasonings, they’re baked to golden perfection and tossed in a tangy buffalo wing sauce. Served with blue cheese or ranch dressing and garnished with fresh herbs, they offer a delicious kick with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To Serve (Optional)
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
- Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped celery, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep the meatballs tender without overworking the meat.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs using your hands, placing each on the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are cooked thoroughly and turn golden brown on the outside.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While meatballs bake, stir together the melted butter and buffalo wing sauce in a large mixing bowl. This mixture will coat the meatballs after baking.
- Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Once the meatballs are out of the oven and still hot, transfer them into the buffalo sauce and toss until each meatball is well coated with the spicy sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra buffalo sauce or your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions for added freshness and color if desired.
Notes
- Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture for an extra spicy kick.
- Make the meatballs ahead of time and reheat them in the buffalo sauce before serving.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
