Buffalo Fire Meatballs
Ignite your taste buds with these irresistible Buffalo Fire Meatballs—an easy-to-make, flavor-packed appetizer or main dish that’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or a spicy weeknight dinner. Made with tender ground chicken, zesty green onions, and a medley of savory seasonings, these baked meatballs are coated in a tantalizing homemade buffalo sauce featuring hot sauce, melted butter, and a touch of honey for balance. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re incredibly versatile: serve them with a crumble of blue cheese for a cooling contrast or pair with crisp celery sticks for a classic pairing. Whether you're craving bold flavors or looking to impress at your next gathering, these Buffalo Fire Meatballs are guaranteed to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional, for garnish)
- 4 stalks celery sticks (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Using clean hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with some space in between.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
While the meatballs bake, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine hot sauce, unsalted butter, and honey. Stir until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and well blended.
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Serve the Buffalo Fire Meatballs hot, garnished with blue cheese crumbles if desired. Pair with celery sticks for a cooling crunch on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 8087 mg | 352% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 120.6 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3940 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
