Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dip Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack, combining tender ground chicken with classic buffalo wing sauce and a hint of spice. Baked to perfection and served with a creamy blue cheese dip, they offer a delicious twist on traditional buffalo wings, perfect for game days or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (for tossing)
Blue Cheese Dip
- Blue cheese (amount as preferred, typically 1/2 cup crumbled)
- Sour cream or mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
- Buttermilk or milk (2-3 tablespoons to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Make the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until ingredients are just combined, taking care not to overwork the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form the meatballs: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. Place them spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes until fully cooked and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. The meatballs should be slightly golden on the outside and juicy inside.
- Make the blue cheese dip: While the meatballs bake, prepare the blue cheese dip by combining crumbled blue cheese, sour cream or mayonnaise, and buttermilk in a food processor or by hand until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in buffalo sauce: Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a large bowl and add 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce. Gently toss until the meatballs are evenly coated with sauce. Optionally, broil the sauced meatballs for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve caramelized edges.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken meatballs warm alongside the blue cheese dip for dipping. These make an excellent appetizer, game-day snack, or a quick dinner option.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy.
- Panko breadcrumbs help to hold the meatballs together without making them dense.
- Baking instead of frying keeps the meatballs healthier and less greasy.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce according to your spice tolerance.
- Blue cheese dip can be substituted with ranch dressing if preferred.
- Broiling after tossing in sauce is optional but adds a nice caramelized finish.
