Description
Juicy buffalo chicken meatballs packed with flavor, perfect for parties, game days, or a spicy dinner twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce (or preferred hot sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
- 3–5 green onions (finely chopped (set some aside for garnish))
- ⅓ cup celery (finely chopped (set some aside for garnish))
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Ranch or blue cheese for dipping/drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, buffalo sauce, minced garlic, ranch seasoning, onion powder, pepper, and chopped celery and green onions in a large bowl until well combined.
- Form into tablespoon-sized meatballs using wet hands and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Brush with extra buffalo sauce for added flavor, if desired.
- Garnish with reserved green onions and celery. Drizzle ranch or blue cheese on top or serve on the side.
- Serve immediately. Makes about 20-24 meatballs, perfect for appetizers or a fun dinner!
Notes
Use gloves or wet hands when forming meatballs to avoid sticking. Great for meal prep or freezing!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 39 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g