Description
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for game day or any gathering. Made with ground chicken, celery, green onion, and a flavorful blend of seasonings, these baked meatballs are tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce for a delicious kick. Serve with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, green onion, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs: Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.
- Make the buffalo sauce: While the meatballs are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in buffalo wing sauce and heat through.
- Coat the meatballs: Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a bowl and toss with the warm buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with chopped parsley or green onion if desired.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and reheat before serving.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne to the meat mixture or use extra hot buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
