Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
Spice up your appetizer game with these irresistible Buffalo Turkey Meatballs! Made with lean ground turkey, seasoned with garlic and onion powder, and bound with breadcrumbs and a touch of egg for the perfect bite, these baked meatballs are a healthier twist on a classic party favorite. Tossed in a bold and tangy buffalo sauce, they deliver just the right amount of heat to satisfy your cravings. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for game day, potlucks, or a zesty weeknight dinner. Serve them with creamy blue cheese dressing, crisp celery sticks, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a restaurant-style presentation that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you're hosting or snacking solo, these buffalo turkey meatballs will be the MVP of your spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- optional blue cheese dressing (for serving, optional)
- optional celery sticks (for serving, optional)
- optional chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined, but do not overwork the mixture.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the meat mixture and roll it into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until they 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 over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the buffalo sauce until well combined. Keep the sauce warm on low heat.
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Serve the buffalo turkey meatballs immediately. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side for dipping and crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 614 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 6524 mg | 284% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.0 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 587 mg | 12% | |
*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.
