What’s in buffalo chicken meatballs?
Baked chicken meatballs with lots of bold buffalo sauce are ideal for game day or any other party you have planned! Here’s a quick look at what you’ll need to make this appetizer:
Buffalo Sauce: While the meatballs are tossed in buffalo, there’s a little bit mixed into the chicken mixture to really seal the deal on that tangy flavor. Veggies: These meatballs secretly contain carrots and celery. Don’t worry, you won’t be able to detect them if they’re grated and chopped properly. Blue Cheese: You can swap this with ranch if preferred.
Are buffalo chicken meatballs spicy?
That all depends on your personal spice tolerance and what type of buffalo sauce you use! Personally, I love buffalo sauce and don’t think it’s too spicy.
How to Store and Reheat
Store your leftover buffalo meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time or until warmed all the way through. The oven and air fryer also work very well.
How to Freeze
You can absolutely freeze buffalo chicken meatballs. Let them fully cool to room temperature prior to storing in an airtight, freezer safe container. Label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge prior to reheating.
Serving Suggestions
As an appetizer you can go classic with some celery and carrot sticks. You could also serve this as apps with some crunchy tater tots, they’ll work great as a one two punch with the flavor packed meatballs.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Don’t pack your meatballs super tightly! If meatballs are packed too tight, they’ll be tough. If you are making a big batch, you can taste test the mix. This don’t mean eating raw meat though! Just make your mix, then make a small patty and pan fry it to test out the taste, adjust your seasoning accordingly.
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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Step by Step
Make the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1 medium grated carrot, 1 finely chopped celery stalk, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 2 tbsp of buffalo sauce. Roll the meatballs: Use a tbsp measuring spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the meatballs. Place each portion on a greased baking sheet and drizzle them with 2 tbsp olive oil. Then, roll each portion into a ball. Bake and toss: Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, toss the meatballs in 1/2 cup buffalo sauce. Garnish with ranch or blue cheese if desired.
title: “Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-20” author: “Joseph Slaughter”
Why We Love This Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
I’m obsessed with these meatballs. Actually, I don’t think obsession is even a strong enough word for how I feel about this recipe. I need these Buffalo chicken meatballs in my life at every tailgate party I go to. If I’m forced to watch sports, you better believe I’ll be snacking on these cheese-stuffed chicken meatballs!
Easy. These meatballs are browned in the oven but then kept warm in a slow cooker. That makes them the perfect appetizer to take to any party or get-together. Healthy. These meatballs are especially great because they’re made with chicken, aka healthy, and have all the flavor you’ve come to expect from Buffalo chicken recipes. Spicy. I just love the way the creamy blue cheese interacts with the baked-on Buffalo sauce. My husband loves things spicy so these chicken meatballs are right up his alley!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Buffalo chicken meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a crockpot set on high until warmed through to 165°F.
How to Freeze
Meatballs are great for freezing and serving later. You can freeze them raw after shaping (aka get the hard part over with) or after they are cooked and cooled. Always freeze in a single layer on a lined baking sheet for an hour or until solid. Store them in a Ziplock bag labeled with the date. This Buffalo chicken meatball recipe should last in the freezer for 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these tasty chicken meatballs with extra Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing for dipping!
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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Step by Step
Form the Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. With a fork, stir 1 pound of lean ground chicken, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 large egg, ½ cup of Italian-style breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning together until mixed. Using a cookie portion scoop (or your hands), mold the mixture into meatballs.
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If its game day grub you crave, we have all the recipes you need to win big! Check out our easy Super Bowl recipes (or World Series, March Madness, National Championship, you get the idea!) Stuff with Cheese: Press a cube of blue cheese into the center of each meatball then fold the mixture around the cheese and press together. Roll into a ball so that the cheese is completely covered. Bake the Meatballs: Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Sauce the Meatballs: Place the meatballs in a slow cooker with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 cup of Buffalo wing sauce. Place on high for about 20 minutes until hot.
