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April 29, 2025
If you've been searching for the ideal game-day appetizer, look no further than these spicy chicken meatballs that are easy to make with a few simple ingredients. No one can resist these heat-packed bites topped with a crumble of blue cheese.
11 Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Finely mince the celery.
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Place the ground chicken, egg yolks, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, minced celery, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
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Scoop the meat mixture into 24 portions of about 1 1/2 oz. each. Use your hands to roll the meat mixture into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
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Whisk together the melted butter and buffalo sauce in a large mixing bowl until combined. Transfer the meatballs to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the sauce. Return the meatballs to the baking sheet.
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Bake the meatballs until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Top the meatballs with crumbled blue cheese, if using, and serve immediately.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Moisture Magic 💦Mix in a splash of buttermilk or Greek yogurt with the ground chicken to keep the meatballs incredibly tender and prevent them from becoming dry and dense.
- Panko Perfection 🥣Toast the panko breadcrumbs lightly in a dry skillet before mixing into the meatball mixture to enhance their nutty flavor and improve overall texture.
- Buffalo Sauce Balance 🌶️Create a custom heat level by mixing different hot sauces or adding a touch of honey to the Buffalo sauce for a more complex flavor profile.
- Uniform Meatball Method 🔪Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure to ensure consistently sized meatballs that cook evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Blue Cheese Pro Tip 🧀Chill the blue cheese crumbles before sprinkling to prevent them from becoming too melty and help them maintain their distinct texture and flavor.
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Low Sugar
Low Carb
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