Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs bring together the spicy, tangy kick of Buffalo sauce with tender, juicy chicken in bite-sized form. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or even a main dish, these meatballs are easy to make and sure to please fans of bold, zesty flavors. Serve them with a side of cooling ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat.
You can use frozen meatballs to cut down on time, or make your own. Whichever method you prefer. I like to use Costco frozen meatballs. They’re very good. That makes this recipe very easy to make!
Helpful Tips
- Use Ground Chicken with a Bit of Fat – Opt for ground chicken that contains some fat (such as ground chicken thigh) rather than extra-lean breast meat. This helps keep the meatballs juicy and tender, preventing them from drying out during cooking.
- Don’t Overmix the Meat: When combining the ingredients, mix just until everything is incorporated. Overmixing can make the meatballs dense and tough instead of light and tender.
- Bake or Air Fry for Even Cooking: To ensure your meatballs cook evenly and stay moist, bake them on a lined baking sheet or use an air fryer. This method helps them cook through without drying out and gives a nice texture before tossing them in the Buffalo sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/4 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup Blue cheese dressing optional
Instructions
- Mix the ground chicken with the breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper, just until combined.
- Form small, bite-sized meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the buffalo sauce and stir to coat the meatballs.
- Serve them on a platter and drizzle the Ranch dressing over the top. Serve with a bowl of blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired. If you’re serving at a party, it’s a great idea to put toothpicks or skewers in each ball for people to pick up.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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