Description
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a perfect combination of spicy, savory, and cheesy flavors, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion. Juicy ground chicken mixed with breadcrumbs, blue cheese, and a blend of seasonings, baked to perfection, then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce. Serve these delicious meatballs with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped fresh parsley or extra green onions
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, blue cheese, egg, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with buffalo sauce.
- Coat Meatballs: Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm with dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with celery or carrot sticks.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and reheated in sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg