Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ½ cup Italian herb seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley)
(plus more for garnish
- Buffalo sauce
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Blue cheese crumbles)
(for optional garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs and milk. Allow the bread crumbs to absorb the milk for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add ground chicken, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and egg to the bread crumb mixture and stir well.
- 4
Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to form equal balls of the meat mixture. Roll each ball between your palms and place on a parchment paper-lined baking pan/sheet.
- 5
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the center of the meatballs reaches 165°F.
- 6
Drizzle with ½ cup of buffalo sauce and toss to coat the meatballs.
- 7
Place meatballs on a platter for serving. Drizzle with more buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.
- 8
Serve with toothpicks.
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About this Recipe
Looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings the heat? These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are exactly what your game day spread or party menu needs, delivering authentic spicy buffalo flavor in every bite.
This recipe works by combining tender ground chicken with key binding ingredients like milk, egg, and seasoned breadcrumbs. This ensures the meatballs remain moist and flavorful, avoiding the common pitfall of dry chicken meatballs. Infusing the mixture with minced garlic, cayenne, and black pepper lays a solid foundation for that signature buffalo kick.
You can expect tender, savory chicken meatballs bursting with that classic tangy and spicy buffalo flavor. The hint of parsley adds a fresh note, while the coarse sea salt and black pepper provide depth. These bite-sized delights are perfectly complemented by the creamy coolness of ranch or blue cheese dressing, making them an irresistible snack for any gathering. They're designed to be straightforward, allowing you to focus on enjoying the event.
Feel free to customize these buffalo chicken meatballs to your liking. Swap the ground chicken for ground turkey for a similar lean option, or use plain bread crumbs with a pinch of Italian seasoning if you don't have the seasoned variety. For those who love an extra fiery kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. You can also vary your garnishes, perhaps skipping the blue cheese crumbles if blue cheese isn't your preference, and simply adding more fresh chopped parsley.
Serve these delicious buffalo chicken meatballs warm as the ultimate appetizer for football Sundays, casual get-togethers, or any festive occasion. They pair perfectly with a generous side of cooling ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and a garnish of fresh parsley and blue cheese crumbles really completes the presentation.