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Party-ready buffalo chicken meatballs drizzled with extra sauce and served with blue cheese, celery, and carrot sticks.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These juicy, spicy Buffalo chicken meatballs are everything you love about Buffalo wings—without the mess! Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate bite.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ cup finely diced celery
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese optional
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce such as Frank’s
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional, for a slight sweetness

Equipment

  • Meat Thermometer
  • Small Scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Place the pan on medium heat and add oil.. Add celery and onion. Saute peppers and onions until they have softened and started to caramelize, around 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and blue cheese (if using). Mix until just combined—don’t overwork the mixture!
  4. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (or preferred size) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are lightly golden.
  6. While the meatballs bake, whisk together Buffalo sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl.
  7. Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the warm Buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks and extra Buffalo sauce for dipping.
Add to a sub roll with ranch dressing for a Buffalo meatball sub.
Toss them on a salad for a protein-packed meal.
Serve over cauliflower rice or regular rice for a simple dinner.