Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo chicken meatballs are a spicy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that adds excitement to any gathering. Made with lean ground chicken and drenched in zesty buffalo sauce, these juicy meatballs are perfect for game nights or casual get-togethers. Paired with creamy ranch dressing for dipping, they promise a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, these meatballs will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people (12 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, and half of the buffalo sauce. Optional: mix in blue cheese crumbles.
- 3. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. Drizzle with remaining buffalo sauce and toss gently to coat.
- 6. Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg