30 Minute Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These 30 Minute Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are juicy, spicy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor. Made with ground chicken and coated in a rich buttery buffalo sauce, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or game day snacks.
Ingredients
- For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the buffalo sauce:
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Optional:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Celery sticks
- Chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare mixture:
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape meatballs:
- Roll into evenly sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Cook meatballs:
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Or pan-fry: Cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.
- Make sauce:
- Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter in a bowl.
- Coat meatballs:
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep meatballs tender.
- Use evenly sized portions for consistent cooking.
- Baking is easier and less messy than frying.
- Adjust spice level by modifying buffalo sauce amount.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.