If you’ve been searching for the ideal game-day appetizer, look no further than these spicy chicken meatballs that are easy to make with a few simple ingredients. No one can resist these heat-packed bites topped with a crumble of blue cheese.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.
1. Info for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Cook Time: 35 Min
- Total Time: 35 Min
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 233 kcal
2. Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- 1/2 stalk celery
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 2 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp. butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup hot buffalo sauce (Ex: Frank’s Original Red Hot)
- Crumbled blue cheese (optional, for serving)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Finely mince the celery.
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Place the ground chicken, egg yolks, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, minced celery, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
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Scoop the meat mixture into 24 portions of about 1 1/2 oz. each. Use your hands to roll the meat mixture into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
3.4 Prep
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Whisk together the melted butter and buffalo sauce in a large mixing bowl until combined. Transfer the meatballs to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the sauce. Return the meatballs to the baking sheet.
3.5 Oven
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Bake the meatballs until heated through, about 2 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
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Top the meatballs with crumbled blue cheese, if using, and serve immediately.
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