Description
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer favorite. Made with ground chicken, green onions, and a flavorful blend of seasonings, these meatballs are baked to perfection and then coated in a tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day gatherings or as a tasty dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 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
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form small meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs: Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together melted butter and buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
- These meatballs can also be made in the air fryer for a quicker cooking option.
- To increase the spiciness, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Enjoy these meatballs as appetizers, in lettuce wraps, or sliders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
