Buffalo Meatballs
Spice up your appetizer game with these irresistible Buffalo Meatballs! Made with ground chicken or turkey, these tender meatballs are infused with savory garlic and onion flavors and then baked to perfection for a lighter twist. Tossed in a zesty homemade Buffalo sauce featuring hot sauce and melted butter, these meatballs deliver the perfect balance of heat and tang. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for game days, parties, or even a flavorful weeknight dinner. Serve them with crisp celery sticks and a side of creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for spice lovers and easy enough for any occasion, these Buffalo Meatballs are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken or turkey
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should end up with approximately 20-24 meatballs.
Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the hot sauce and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir occasionally and remove from heat once combined.
When the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the Buffalo sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
Serve the Buffalo Meatballs hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. They pair well with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1572 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*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.
